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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1972

Page

3

Trevino and Jacklin Lead Nicklaus by One at British Open

Lee Trevino and Tony Jacklin shared the lead with Nicklaus in the final round at Muirfield as Nicklaus rallied with six birdies in 11 holes to reach six under par. Trevino eagled the ninth and Jacklin birdied the 12th to stay within a stroke of the pace in near perfect conditions before the crowd.

Ronald Thomson Muirfield Scotland Lee Trevino Tony Jacklin Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Trevino Jacklin U.S Firth of Forth

Nicklaus trails by six as Trevino predicts final round surge

Lee Trevino and Jack Nicklaus forecast a dramatic finish at Muirfield as Nicklaus sits six strokes behind the leader in pursuit of his third leg of the pro Grand Slam. Trevino urged not to count Nicklaus out until the last putt drops and Nicklaus vowed he can win from behind.

Muirfield Scotland Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino Nicklaus Trevino Jack Tony Jacklin

Tigers Fall Short as Perry, Indians Triumph in Long Night

Bruce Lowitt reports a 13 inning Detroit loss to Kansas City while Cleveland edges Texas 2-0 in extras. Harmon Killebrew belted his 13th homer for Minnesota in a 7-6 win over Boston, and Mike Otis, Bruce Dal Canton, Tom Burgmeier, and Ken Wright held off late rallies in a day of extended MLB action.

Big Brother Little Brother Detroit Tom Haller Bill Haller Tom Tiger Kansas City Brotherhood Cleveland Texas Minnesota Boston Milwaukee California Oakland New York Yankees Baltimore Chicago White Sox John Mayberry Bruce Dal Canton Tom Burgmeier Ken Wright Gaylord Perry Indians Buddy Bell John Brohamer Perry Warren Spahn Ed Farmer Rangers Harmon Killebrew Twins Red Sox Nolan Ryan Angels Tigers Mickey Lolich Briggs Ryan Brewers Johnny Briggs Steve Kline Yanks

Colbert and Johnson Share Milwaukee Open Lead

Jim Colbert and George Johnson moved into a one stroke lead after two rounds of the Greater Milwaukee Open at Tripoli Golf Club. Johnson shot 68 to finish nine under 133, Colbert carded 67 for six under 134 with several rivals like Billy Ziobro Rod Funseth Chuck Courtney and Tom Ulozas close behind. Wind gusts up to 20 mph and a late thunderstorm colored play as Ulozas missed a key four foot putt and the cut fell at par 142.

Milwaukee Jim Colbert George Johnson Johnson Tripoli Golf Club Colbert Billy Ziobro Rod Funseth Chuck Courtney Tom Ulozas Ulozas

National League standings and late season results

The National League table shows Pittsburgh leading with 9 30, New York 46 33, St Louis 42 37, Chicago 4 5, Montreal 35 44, Philadelphia 53 34, Cincinnati 9g 3, and others. Friday games featured Chicago 9 Atlanta 8, San Francisco 8, and other matches noted with results and upcoming schedule across venues including Pittsburgh Chicago San Francisco St Louis Los Angeles San Diego and Houston with multiple 8 p.m. and 4 p.m. starts.

Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Chicago Montreal Philadelphia West Cincinnati Thea Ker Resul Chicago Atanta Coal San Francisco Vane Iohia Ares Seis Cig Reberotra Sarat San Fran Anes Eototnifn Ston Forint Ofrti Los Angeles Gentry San Diego Kirby Werk Jay’s Gam Houston Atlanta Chica i Sen Philadelphia San bAcer San'Francisco Natls Asis Frontreal Angelles

Knicks Sign Phil Jackson to 1972 73 NBA Contract

New York Knicks announce reserve forward Phil Jackson has signed his 1972 73 NBA contract. The agreement formalizes his status with the franchise for the upcoming season.

NEW York Phil Jackson New York Knicks National Basketball Association

Wash Tips Regis 3-2 in pitching battle at high school

Washington high edged Regis 3-2 as two hits produced three runs. Wilson scored on a fielder's choice in the fifth after a stolen base and Regis error. Jon Day doubled in Sedlacek for Washington's second run. Sedlacek scored earlier on a squeeze. Regis answers came on Len Kolar and Dick Machacek hits. The teams meet again Monday at Springville in sectional action.

Washington High Regis Warriors Wilson Jon Day Doug Sedlacek Wash Sedlacek Len Kolar Dick Machacek Springville

Patterson Stops Agosto in Puerto Rico Titles Bout

In New York Floyd Patterson 193 pounds stopped Pedro Agosto 196 in San Juan Puerto Rico while Benny Huertas 140 fought and Saoul Mamby 140 featured in San Diego with Jack O Halloran 245 stopping Vic Scott 211 in Los Angeles.

The Associated Press New York Floyd Patterson Pedro Agosto Puerto Rico Benny Huertas New Yorke Saoul Mamby New San Diego Jack O'Halloran San Piesg Vic Scott Los Ange

Illinois appoints Wichita State’s Coleman as A D

Cecil N. Coleman, Wichita State athletic director, is named director of intercollegiate athletics at the University of Illinois. Chancellor J W Peltason will present the appointment to the Board of Trustees on July 19 for approval. Coleman, 48, leads the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics and sits on the NCAA federation council.

Champaign Ill Cecil N. Coleman Wichita State University University of Illinois J.W. Peltason U of I Peltason University Board of Coleman Wichita State WSU John E. Corbally Jr Big Ten Athletic Association National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics National Collegiate Athletic Association Federation

Stocks Rained Out at Hawkeye Downs Race Night

Heavy rains canceled the stock car racing program at Hawkeye Downs on Friday. Rain checks will be valid for any Friday night this season. Next racing action at The Downs is Tuesday night for the ADS Midwest Open featuring late model cars at 8 o'clock.

Hawkeye Downs the Downs

Kohl Earns Title Share At Waterloo

Two teams tied for first in the celebrity pro am at the Greater Waterloo Open Golf Classic. After 18 holes of the 36 hole event at Porky’s Red Carpet, Steve Coughlin with Otto Kohl and Mike Foss with Steve Spray shared the lead at 132. Keith Kephart and Bobby Loy were third at 133, with John Frillman posting the low pro score of 65.

Waterloo Red Carpet Golf Club Steve Coughlin Otto Kohl Cedar Rapids Mike Foss Steve Spray Indianola Keith Kephart Iowa State University Bobby Loy Greensboro N.C John Frillman Omaha Coughlin Kohl Foss Spray

Star Tilts Tonight Sunday at Ellis Park Softball Card

Rain halted a Welty Way vs USA Stars game Friday before a 7 p.m. twin bill at Ellis Park. Welty rookie Dave Wegmann fanned four of nine, Ty Stofflett struck out five of six before rain. Sunday's doubleheader starts at 4 p.m. due to flight delays. Friday tickets valid.

Ellis Park Welty Way Ron Findley Dick Zuccato Ty Stofflett Cedar Rapids John Millis Zuccato Welty American Softball Assn All-Stars Cliff Rice Dave Wegmann Wegmann John Anguillare Stratford Conn Dave Village Inn

Cards Can't Top Weather Either

The Cedar Rapids Cardinals struggled against the weather and Clinton Pi lots, scoring three early runs before a torrential downpour washed out Memorial Stadium. Hector Cruz hit an RBI triple and Leon Lee blasted a two run homer before the rain halted play. A twin bill with Clinton was set for 6:30 p.m. tonight, marking the fourteenth rainout of the season in Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids Cardinals Clinton Pilots Memorial Stadium Marion Hector Cruz RBI Leon Lee Clinton C.R

C R Pros hire Happel And Pundt

Cedar Rapids Raiders coach Frank Bates names two assistants. Bill Happel 36 from Cedar Rapids, former Hawkeye back and 1957 Rose Bowl participant, becomes offensive coordinator. Ed Pundt 26 from Homestead directs the defense, ex Iowa State athlete and Des Moines Vikings player. Call Rapid Raiders office at 365-2966.

Frank Bates Cedar Rapids Raiders Bill Happel Cedar Rapids Hawkeye Bill Hawks Oregon State Happel Ed Pundt Homestead Iowa State Des Moines Des Moines Vikings Bates Rapid Raiders

Crenshaw and Koch Reach Semis in Trans Mississippi Golf

Ben Crenshaw and Gary Koch, two amateur golf stars, surged into the semifinals of the 69th Trans-Mississippi Golf Tournament Friday with steady play amid windy conditions in Dallas.

Crenshaw Koch Dallas Ben Crenshaw Gary Koch

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