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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1976

Page

5

Dake Wins Midseason Title At The Downs

Cedar Rapids driver Darrell Dake started on the outside pole and led all 26 laps to capture the midseason feature at The Downs. The 28-year veteran grabbed the win as fans cheered his first home town track feature since earlier this season. A restart after a turn three four crash shuffled the pack, with Sanger and Zwanziger in podium positions by the 25th lap. Dolan of Lisbon climbed from tenth to fourth, while the field chased the leader throughout the night.

Steve Allspachr Darrell Dake Cedar Rapids Veteman Darrell Downs Dake Duke Sanger Hansen Zwanziger Deke Giants Don Sasser Wayne Cato Steve Grimps Mike Rex Sasser Steve Wilkins Calo Tien Ken Barlow German de Jos Santos Ted Schoenhaus Woordbrey de Los Santos Woodbrey Weins Bernie Frieden Dale Welsh Frieden Jim Stadoln Shellsburg Metal John Troxel Stan Klinkhammer Welsh Troxel Friellen Dan Dickey Packwood

Hodges Hurls Giants To First In Midwest League

APPLETON Wisc Ron Hodges promoted to Lafayette La in class AA Texas league as Cedar Rapids Giants move to three game lead in the Midwest League Southern division Hodges improved to 14 2 in the season with a seven inning win over Appleton and Giants extended their second half mark to 17 7 while Quad Cities fell from first in the division.

Appleton, Wisc Ron Hodges Gorlar Rapids Lafayette Cedar Rapids Giants Hodges Giaets Appleton Giants Southern Nolg Ace Barney Wilson Fores Wilson Annousher G.R M.L Quad Cities’ Angels Wisconsin Rapids

Africans Plan Own Boycott Over Taiwan Name Dispute

In Montreal, African nations including Uganda, Togo and Zambia prepared to withdraw as Africa presses for the exclusion of New Zealand amid South Africa rugby ties. The IOC ruled Taiwan would compete as Taiwan rather than Republic of China, prompting Nigerian and others to threaten or begin withdrawal steps. The dispute influenced Canada’s stance and Olympic policy, highlighting potential cancellations and revenue risks.

Montreal Republic of China Nigel Ry Africa Jean-Claude Ganja Ane Gnoge Supreme Council For Sport In Africa Uganda Togo Zambia International Olympic Committee Taiwan Lawrence Ting U.S United States Nigeria New Zealand South Africa Olympic Village Milions Tanzania Mauritive Somalia Arlier Lord Killanin Killanin Rugby Nok Pierre Trudeau IOC Canada Chir Trudeau Monique Berlioux Killnnin L. Olympic Committee Ting China Republic Ottawa TOC

Kelso Leads MNB to College Community Title Win

Kelso sparked MNB to the College Community boys baseball title with a 3 2 victory over Calica Shoppe. Kehn doubled to pace the winning rally while Scott Crawley and Mike Netesti added doubles for MNB in a tight title game.

Les Kehn Tome MND Calica Shoppe Scott Crawley Mike Netesti MNB

On the Road to Montreal Torch Runs Between Ottawa and Montreal

Runner Roger Cote carried the Olympic flame on the road from Ottawa to Montreal early Friday. He was escorted by police with a bus carrying other runners. The flame was due to reach Montreal late Friday night for the official opening today.

Roger Cote Ottawa Montreal

Graham Leads By Four At Westchester Classic After Two Rounds

David Graham fired a three under par 66 for a 36 hole total of 141 to lead by four strokes at the Westchester Classic in Harrison New York. Mike Wynn Cirilian White Larry Ziegler stay within four while Ben Crenshaw Barber Hill and Pearce sit seven behind.

Harrison N.Y David Graham Graham Hollywood Fla White Ziegler Wynn Andy North Tom Watson Arenold Palmer Ben Crenshaw Miller Barber Mike Hill Eddie Pearce Barber Hilla Pearce Johnny Miller Hubert Green Dave Hill

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