Heavyweight Championship of Professional Football on TV
Pro football linemen pair off in a 16 episode boxing series to decide a heavyweight title. Ezra Johnson meets Jackie Slater in the opener as the show tapes in Palm Beach Florida with 28 players involved.
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UPI
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American International Television Inc
Robert Wussler
Pyramid Enterprises Ltd
Pompano Beach
Fla
Ezra Johnson
Packers
Jackie Slater
Rams
Molen Upsets Top Seed In Mississippi Valley Open Tennis
Steve Molen of Iowa City defeated Tom Ottavi of Dubuque 6 2 6 2 in the boys 12 and under singles to stay alive in the Mississippi Valley Open. Cedar Rapids players posted several upsets including Karen Myers over Julie Burgess and Spencer Eells over Jason Tune. Other results include Jonn Puk and Doug Wenzel winning in their divisions.
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Iowa City
Steve Molen
Tom Ottavi
Cedar Rapids
Karen Myers
Julie Burgess
Spencer Eells
Jason Tune
Lowe City
Jonn Puk
Ray Rosario
Davenport
Sponcer Eells
Doug Wenzel
Jon Konchor
Caulkins Tops Lopez in World Woman Athlete Voting
Tracy Caulkins, 16, outpolled golfer Nancy Lopez in the second quarter voting for the 1979 Woman Athlete of the World award. Caulkins totaled 154 points to Lopez 133 for Nancy Lopez. Beth Heiden of Madison Wis won first quarter honors. The award is sponsored by Pinch scotch with Cynthia Woodhead also a top candidate for Olympic swim.
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UPI
Tracy Caulkins
Nancy Lopez
Caulkins
Lopez
Beth Heiden
Madison
Wis
Pinch Scotch
Cynthia Woodhead
Regis Athletes To Take Physical Examinations
Regis physicals for Cedar Rapids students set for July 23 and 24 in the school gym from 7 to 8 p.m. Fee is 7.50 per person or 10 per family, with proceeds donated to the Regis Athletic Fund by participating physicians.
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Regis Athletic Fund
Kayla Kangman Wins Medalist Honors in Square D Golf
Kayla Kangman topped the field to win medalist honors on Wednesday in the Square D women’s golf event. Low net went to Janet Halbie and low putts were recorded by Tillie Smith with Kathy Patterson achieving the best approach.
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Kayla Kangman
Janet Halbie
Tillie Smith
Kathy Patterson
All-star Class A A A basketball game features Gazette area stars
The Gazette area heavily represented in the Saturday Class A AA all star game with up to seven of ten starters from local teams. Coaches Norton and Lister lead South and North squads at the UNI-Dome Cedar Falls with eight players from area schools, and highlights include Mark Gannon and Brian Donnelly among others. Tickets cost $3 in advance and $4 at door.
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