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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1973

Page

14

Major Open kt makes big win on costly errors

Welly Way capitalized on costly mistakes and rode Jack Larsen as he allowed only five singles. Larsen earned the victory aided by solid fielding. A three run burst in the third unspooled the game after two out with unearned runs. John Munch hit a two run homer in the fourth and Mike Palleson and Dick Zuccato added consecutive doubles to spark a fifth inning rally. Pat Ingram took the loss for the Tron Workers, who fell to 0-5.

Welly Jack Larsen Tron Workers Larsen John Munch Mike Palleson Dick Zuccato

Auto race crash injures driver and hurts crew member

The report covers a fatal crash during a race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Teammate Swede Savage is listed in critical but stable condition with burns and multiple injuries. Johncock, returning to collect the winning Cadillac, declined to discuss finances amid court actions for bankruptcy. Armando Teran, a crew member for Andy Granatelli, died in a separate incident when struck by a firefighting vehicle.

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Two Slams Pace Midwest Girls in 21 1 Win

Lisa McBowen belied two grand slam homers to lead Midwest Investment to a 21 1 victory over Town Glass Depot in girls softball. Robin Willes added two homers, Sue Cilek one, and Wendy Baird hit two for the Closers.

Lisa McBowen Town Glass Depot Cedar Hills Robin Willes Sue Cilek Wendy Baird Teague Nay Kohl Cheryl Lowther Paula Steele Westfile

Weiskopf Fires a 65 in Kemper Open round

Tom Weiskopf tied the course record with a 65 at the Kemper Open, saying he has two big pluses as he plays at peak form. Jack Nicklaus is not in the field, while Gary Player struggles to reach the weekend. Wadkins and Snead also posted strong scores as the tourney progresses.

Charlotte N.C Tom Weiskopf Enougnough Atlanta Welskopf Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Weiskopf Weisskopf Big Tom Fort Worth Jack Aly Gary Player United States Cope Lanny Wadkins Wadrony Wielking Byron Nelson Kee Sats Batelt Ware Ken Lill Mac Ttonad Charleson McLendon Bert Green Leonel Tyyes Mora Arman Marvel Sam Snead Trovino Doug Sand- Nicklaus Weislers

Fresh Tennis Riders Finish Season With Wins

Roosevelt ninth grade tennis team closed their season with a 7-0 sweep and McKinley claimed the seventh and eighth grade meet finishing at 4-1 and 4-4 respectively. McKinley posted a 4-3 overall record while landmark scores and unfamiliar names fill the remainder of the fragmented report.

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Full Race Idea Fades After Rain at Indy 500

The Indy 500 was reduced to 133 laps after a Wednesday rain threat, with Gordon Solineauk winning as fans echo disappointment. USAC faced criticism for proceeding despite forecasts, while ticket refunds and high costs of the event weighed on teams like Kanainan and Kunzman, who reflect on the lost revenue and risks of earlier scheduling.

USAC Atlo Club Weather Bureau Gordon Solineauk Indy Harlan Fudgler Suesday Munematt Knoxville Lindsay Hopkins Kunzman Lee Kunuman

Cuen Stars as Cedar Rapids Defeats Quad Cities 4-2

Cedar Rapids Astros win their fourth straight, 4-2 over the Quad Cities Angels as Elena Cuen pitches 8 innings with 10 strikeouts. Oolen hits in four straight at bats, boosting CR past Woarloo into third in the Midwest League North division.

Dy Gus Sehirader Gazelle Cedar Rapids Astros Quad Cities Angels Astros Angels Elena Cuen Cedar Rapids Woarloo C. R Clinton Pope Quad Cities Burlington

Foreman to defend title in Canada mid July

World heavyweight champion George Foreman will defend his title for the first time in Canada in mid July. The bout may be in Montreal or Toronto and aired on international closed circuit. Opponent to be chosen from leading contenders Larry Middleton, Oscar Bonavena, Juregen Blin, and Jose Urtain.

San Francisco George Foreman Canada San Francisco Chronicle The Chronicle Montreal Tororo Eles Yisian Oscar Bonavena Argentina Juregen Blin Jose Urtain

Minnesota Edges Miami In NCAA Disstrict Playoff Drama

In Carbondale Illinois Minnesota edged Miami of Cherry Burrell 32 to 15 as NCAA district baseball playoffs opened. Southern beat Gals Softball Opener Marshall 52 in an opening round matchup. Cedar Rapids hosts major open softball world series bid.

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Strellner MVP as Coe announces 14 lettermen from Ciavelie area

Dan Strellner named most valuable player for Coe College baseball as 14 area players earn letters. Strellner, Benton Community alum and sophomore pitcher, led the Kohawks to a 6-2 record with a 1.40 ERA, 24 RBIs and four homers. The team went 5-5-3 in the Midwest Conference and missed the Prague’s Town division title after a sudden-death loss to Cornell. Other area lettermen include Jim Moore and Bill Skripsky of Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Spencer Thomas and Mike Steele of Central City, and Barrie Arnst among nine back for next season.

Bento Dan Strellner Ciavelie-area Coe Strellner Benton Community Kohawks Soph Robin Vala Uule Roger Schlegel Jim Moore Bill Skripsky Cedar Rapids Kennedy Spencer Thomas Mike Steele Central City Barrie Arnst Springville Skelmer Lala Moore Skripsky Ernst Thomas Staele Dave McCulla Btooklyn Schleibel

Taft Nine Beats Roosevelt 3-1 in Baseball Thriller

Taft defeated Roosevelt 3-1 to claim a win in a tense game. Ron Meyer and Jeff Clerk had two hits for Taft, with Bart Wilson also collecting base knocks for Roosevelt. Taft’s improved record moves to 4-8 while Roosevelt drops to 7-2 amid erratic play and misplayed chances.

Taft Roosevelt Rosevelt McKinkey Ron Meyer Jeff Clerk Bart Wilson Rito Jini Mayer Carter Mordaren Niel and Greanlands

McKinley Boosts 9th Grade Record to 9-2

McKinley defeated Wilson 9-1 on Wednesday in a ninth grade baseball game at Tayes serioal. The win improved McKinley to 9-2 while Wilson dropped to 2-7.

McKinley Wilson Tayes Serioal

Franklin Seventh-Eighth Tennis Team Goes 4-0

Franklin seventh and eighth grade tennis team remained unbeaten with a 4 0 victory at Wilson Thursday. The team also lists ninth grade results and players including Walter Feder Rick 699, Kent Barron and Gaskill Kent, with unclear entries for other names and scores.

Franklin Wilson Dave Walter Feder Rick Smithes Steve Kent Barron Bohdati Goodtoe Gaskill Kent Wailogaily Danas Gast Lewske Brad Ease

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