Soap Box Derby Sets Sunday in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Jaycees sponsor the annual Soap Box Derby on Sunday July 21 on Fifteenth Street SW near Kingston stadium. Ceremonies start 1 p.m. with first cars at 1 30 p.m. Winners in classes A and B receive prizes including a $500 savings bond and trips to Akron Ohio. Local entrants eye a crowded field with past champions and rivals among 13 to 15 year olds in class A and 17 to 12 year olds in class B.
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Yanks Add Colavito to N Y Yankees Roster
Rocky Colavito, 34, joins the New York Yankees as a free agent after being released by the Los Angeles Dodgers who acquired him from the Chicago White Sox last March. The veteran outfielder and slugger will also work as a part time relief pitcher and pinch hitter to help the bullpen.
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Cedar Rapids Marion golfers set for Waterloo Open title field
The 35th Waterloo Open near Waterloo will feature at least 12 Cedar Rapids Marion players with a $2,000 top prize and a $10,000 purse. Notables include John Jacobs IV and several amateurs from CR Marion. pros such as Ralph Beard and Jack Rule also expected to compete as the event opens with a pro am Friday followed by 18 holes Saturday and Sunday. Cedar Rapids Wehde and Brousard won lower flights last weekend.
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New Jersey Americans Become New York Nets
The New Jersey Americans of the American Basketball Association will henceforth be known as the New York Nets. The name change aligns the team with its New York City market and audience.
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Trevino cheers at the Alamo in San Antonio visit
Lee Trevino arrived with Lee's Golden Fleas to a 1,500 child welcome at San Antonio International Airport and rode in a police escort to the Alamo. He was named an honorary alcalde and pledged to help underprivileged youths, then hosted a charity dance and golf clinic for local kids ahead of the PGA championship.
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Committee Urges Black Coach Hire At Iowa State Football
An Ad Hoc committee from the Human Relations panel urged immediate appointment of a Black football coach at Iowa State and aggressive recruiting of Black coaches in other sports. The group, formed by President Parks to study Black Student Organization grievances, says prejudice affected Black athletes but denies planned discrimination.
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Cedar Rapids Legion Eyes July 28 District Clash
The Cedar Rapids Legion is expected to meet the Cascade-Farley winner in a district tournament game possibly on July 28. Cedar Rapids seeks a practice game for Sunday this week as it builds toward the district matchup.
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Veterans Happy With NFL Pact After Settlement
NFL players returned to camps amid general satisfaction with the settlement that ended the dispute threatening the 1968 season. Bart Starr and Jim Weatherwax praised the agreement, while some veterans urged caution about the speed and method of the deal.
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Navy and Air Force Set Game in Soldier Field
Navy and Air Force will play a college football game in Chicago at Soldier Field on October 12. Mayor Richard J. Daley and academy representatives will announce full plans, with student bodies accompanying the teams.
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Mudville Nine Extends Lead with 11-1 Win
Mudville defeated the Losers 11-1 Monday evening to improve to 11-0 in the Collins Radio Softball league.
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Ex-Newton Prep Player Tries Out for Vikings Job
Ron Oswalt former Drake University back heads to Minnesota Vikings pre season camp at Mankato State college. The Newton prep product will try out as a defensive back at 6 30 PM Tuesday.
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Barry Is Back In Court Again
The San Francisco Warriors seek to stop Rick Barry from playing for the Oakland Oaks while the ABA dispute continues. The clubs dispute whether Barry must honor his option and the case also involves a $45 million suit against owners and the league alleging inducement to breach contract. Barry owns 15 percent of the Oaks and was reportedly paid $75,000 while sitting out last season.
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