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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1973

Page

3

Houghton Wins as Junior Titles Settle in Iowa Open

Cedar Rapids teen Ginger Von Lackum shocks top seed Kathy Gundling to win the girls 16-under title 6-3 2-6 6-3 as Iowa Open junior championships conclude. Jim Houghton of Iowa City secures the boys 18-under crown with a 6-4 6-4 win over Mark Morrow. Todd Landauer defeats Greg Bell for the 14-under title. Dan Eberhard takes the 16-under boys, and Sandra Kelley edges Karen Wakey to win the 14-under girls.

Ginger von Lackum Cedar Rapids Kathy Gundling California Jim Houghton Iowa City Mark Morrow Todd Landauer Bettendorf Greg Bell Peoria Ill Ginger New England Julie Cockerill Rock Island Elyse Rabinowitz von Lackum Beth McLaughlin Gundling Mary Telfer Waterloo Des Moines Houghton Tom Roller Morrow Mark Hartung Sue Briggs Pam Zwer Julie Anderson Terry Ziegar Ottumwa Sadly Sharbo Marion Nancy Ichman Mason City Dawn Strom Charlie Edwards Edar Ene Debbie Mgrog Kk Hi Becky Seaman Seen Chew Mary Witerecht Dubuque Pats Onelson Rere City Vicki Rokusek Karen Wakey Sioux Falls S. D Linda von Lackum Cedar Raids Mark Veenstra Loedrich Tom’ Calcht Mark Zegarac Dean Leistikow

Cryovac and Steitzer Score Playoff Wins

In the 10- to 11-year-old league at Jones Park Cryovac defeated Nordstroms Oil 18-2 as Dave Kent pitched a two hitter and added three hits. Steitzer beat Tuesday Optimists 11-1 behind Dave Simbro who fanned 13 with two hits from Simbro, Behrens, Schlenk and Valant. The winners meet in the Jones Park final at 9 am Tuesday.

Y Ya Paramount Phi Luce Univ Cryovac Trom Steitzer Jones Park Nordstrom Dave Kent Paul Long Lynn Petersen Simbro Curt Behrens John Schlenk Pat Valant

Villeta’s 2-Hit Win Beats Batters In Kids League

Bob Villeta pitched a two hitter to lead Pepsi Cola past Batters Construction in the 12-13 year old league at Cleveland. Jim Seiler also allowed two hits for Batters. Ed Athoff and Scott Kloose each had two hits as Cedar Rapids Sports topped Brusha Realtors 13-0, with Kloos homering. Evening Lions and Type Union won by forfeit at Van Vechten. Chuck Klein threw a two-hitter with 12 strikeouts as Food Center beat AMC BW 4-0 at Noelridge. John Kolb had three hits and Jim Holdren, Mark Williams, and Dave Rehman added two each as Kilborn defeated the Moose 7-4.

van Vecaras Lions Exchange Club Brusha Realtors Pepsi Coast Bob Villeta Pepsi Cola Cleveland Jim Seiler Ed Athoff Scott Kloose Cedar Rapids Sports Club Kloos Chuck Klein Food Center AMC BW Noelridge Craig Collins John Kolb Jim Holdren Mark Williams Dave Rehman Kilborn The Moose

Fragmented OCR softball league items mix players and places

Readable fragments list players such as Shaffer Heitte Moore Bailey Chiston and Zimmerman with church street locations and packingham. The text appears to catalog teams and scores in a rough industrial league alongside references to Noelridge and First Lutheran, but details are incomplete and unclear.

Industrial C Reprbere Brass Moore Bailey and Chiston Noelridge Church St Ampeeg and Packingham Zimmerman

Wahlert Coach Critical After Being Hit by Car

Gene Pierotti athletic director and sophomore basketball coach at Dubuque Wahlert High School was reported in critical condition after being struck by a car while painting a curb. The 41 year old contractor and summer employee suffered multiple injuries.

Wahlert Dubuque Gene Pierotti Dubuque Wahlert High School Pierotti

Franchises Listed for APFA Era Cities

Canton and several other cities in the early APFA were among the franchise locations. The list included Canton Cleveland Dayton Akron Ohio Rochester New York Rock Island Decatur Massachusetts Massillon Chicago Illinois and Muncie and Hammond Indiana.

Canton Ohio UPI American Professional Football Association National Football League Cleveland Dayton Akron Rochester N. Y Rock Island Decatur Massillon Chicago Muncie Hammond Ind

Playoffs Arranged for Cedar Rapids 12-13 Division

City playoffs for 12-13 year olds in Cedar Rapids Kids League set next week. First round Monday at Van Vechten and Noelridge between champs and runners up. West and east titles to be decided Thursday. city final Friday at 9:30 a.m. at East side winner’s park.

Cedar Rapids van Vechten Noelridge Cleveland Park

Vikings DB Karl Kassulke Improves After Crash

Minnesota Vikings defensive back Karl Kassulke, critically injured in a Tuesday motorcycle crash, was reported slightly improved by a hospital spokesman. He underwent surgery on broken bones in his right leg and left wrist with local anesthesia and remained semi conscious during the operation at Methodist hospital.

ST. Louis Park Minn Minnesota Vikings Karl Kassulke Methodist Hospital

Iowa Open Girls 16 Under Quarterfinals Highlights

The event features multiple matches with Telfer Wat. defeating Carol Foss 7-5, Gunating Calif. over Roxanne Piasecki 6-3 6-? and Semis include Gundhing defeating Zyann Chew. Other results list Brenton and Prebil advancing in 14 Under, plus 18 Under Boys first round matchups and key scores across the field.

Were Telfer Wat Carol Foss Kathy Gunating Calif Roxanne Piasecki Mary Semis Bisget von Lackum C.R Elyse Rabinowitz D. M Beth McLayslin Julie J C. R Telfer Julie Anae R Rei Gundhing Zyann Chew Dub Jane Brenton Julie Sprovie Linda Metzer Connie Cain R. 1 Mary Prebil Martha Walker Grinnell Laura Lagan Janet Mark D.M Brenton Terry Quinn Lyndia Matthews

A Good Salesman Covers His Territory Daily

A concise New Era style line notes that a skilled salesman relies on daily want ads to cover his territory and reach customers. It frames selling as ongoing, active outreach across regions through advertised listings.

Three Teams Lead LPGA Four Ball In Rain Saunter

In Mashpee Mass three teams tied for the lead at the Lady Angelo's LPGA Four Ball, one stroke behind defending champions Janie Blalock and Sandra Palmer. Sally Little with Jan Ferraris, Joyce Kazmierski with Kathy Farrer, and Sandra Spuzich with Andy Fischer all shot five under 67 at Oyster Harbors, as the 54 hole event began at Seabury.

Mashpee Mass Janie Blalock Sandra Palmer Angelo New Seabury Country Club Sally Little Jan Ferraris Joyce Kazmierski Kathy Farrer Sandra Spuzich Andy Fischer Oyster Harbors

Irwin Leads Canadian Open as Rain Delays Play

Hale Irwin, preferring to stay in bed, shot a seven under par 65 to take the first round lead at the Canadian Open in Montreal. He trusted his short game, birdied all four par fives, and praised his accuracy while Weather kept players on edge. Weiskopf Green and Ferder tied at 67, with Palmer at 70 and Miller/Crampton at 72.

Win Irwin Tom Weiskopf Hubert Green Tour Forrest Ferler Weiskopf Richelieu Valley Golf Club Lee Trevino Bobby Cole Big Bob Lunn Leonard Thompson Arnold Palmer Johnny Miller Bruce Crampton Australia Gary Player Tommy Aaron King Gay Brewer

Oregon Dominates National Junior Greco Roman Wrestling

Oregon wrestlers captured multiple weight class titles at the National Junior Greco Roman championships in Iowa City. Dick DeSoto 114.5 and Larry Bielenberg 191.5 led Oregon with champions while nine Ducks finished in the top four. Dave Powell of Illinois was named outstanding wrestler and most falls with six as over 600 entrants competed.

Iowa City Oregon Dick DeSoto Kevin Kramer Roy Palm Larry Bielenberg California Dave Powell Illinois Cedar Rapids Howard Johnson Tom Cornally Iowa National Wrestling Federation

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lynn Ketelsen Gazette Dan Eberhard Sandra Kelley South Dakota Washington High Craig Bell Cryovac and Dave Simbro Ellis Eagles Brett Havlik Metro Kiwanis Johnson Gas Randy Core Metro Bob Hess Coca-Cola Paramount Pharmacy Luce & Sullivan Randy Sanchez Paramount Iowa Wilson Sinclair Evening Lions Type Union Nd Shaffer Heitte Doenr Tonite Hawkeye Downs Cleveand Eby’s C. R. Sports Club South Side Civic Pepsi Cole Vis i Vechten Noeiridge Ireland Washoe Nesirape East Side Merton H Krumret Windsor Lowe Fraternal Tile Insurance Home Office Uy Rtee Ear Preen Get Dat Brea Sue Toormen Crenisn Ion Kelley Eastman Jim Jerries Jim Ae Roller R. I. Woods Mark Ustrons Sonn Liestiken Mark’ Sharrow Chuck Vernee Neonton Bet Power Marrow Hartung Dave Hughes Kelley O.M Jim Baehr Uy Saligt Elmers En Siuy Mazual Craigs Eastman Eek “Ban” Eberhardt Doug Crete Becker Guy Mazual C F Todd Lander Bett Steve Silverman Son John Locksiey Brad Powers Weiss Bell Isaacson Hinge LPGA Tire Sale SPD Linn Co-Op Oil CO St. Marion Hale Irwin Montreal Ale Irwin Aorrest Fezier Enp Son Eer Alph Seviltchell John Mahattey Ie al Baume Art Wali Unky Henry I— An Bity Iller Barber Mah Ao E Ae Rer Marlin Oasink Rik Massengale U.S University of Iowa Gary Kurdelmeier U. S. Wrestling Federation Mark Mysakyk Pat Picard Mark Jardine Iil Pred Botortf Ore Bic DeSoto Amos Good On Buller New York Mike Bleming Mike Burns Cal Jef Funawra Wash Tom Turnbull Nick Gallo Gus Bendeck Tim Mousets Frank DeAngeles N.Y A McKinney State College, Pa University of Tennessee Penn State Bothteams Nittany Lions Hornet American Motors AMC American Motors Corporation United States Canada AMC Vi Hornet Schamberger Motors, Inc Third Avenue Secedar Rapids
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