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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1971
Page
23
In Towa City, Gary Stewart of Ottumwa, the early state boys golf favorite, was defeated 2 up in 19 holes by Denny Reilly of Fontana in the first round of match play. The field narrowed to eight for Thursday quarterfinals as Stewart exits after a medalist qualifying day.
Jackie Robinson Jr the 19 year old son of the former Brooklyn Dodger star was killed when his car struck a bridge abutment on the Merritt Parkway. Police said he suffered a broken neck and died in the wreckage amid past drug treatment orders.
Stoneman blanked Philadelphia as Montreal stretched a five game win streak. He walked five and struck out 12 while his team grabbed runs on a Clyde Mashore double and Stone man single in the fifth. The Expos improved to 9-4 and Stoneman offered a strong all around performance.
Philadelphia AP reports Howard Porter signed a pro basketball contract on December 18 1970 while still at Villanova. Documents in the Condors Bulls case show Porter signed with the ABA December 16 1970 and later joined the Bulls, risking Villanova’s victories if the NCAA rules him a pro.
Oregon coach Bill Bowerman warned the national AAU track meet may be canceled if the NCAA does not grant permission for collegiate athletes to compete. He argued a lack of NCAA certification could bar Olympians and others with remaining eligibility, jeopardizing the event in Eugene and national team selections.
Des Moines reports the senate passed a bill 27 to 18 after hours of debate to raise licenses for fishing from 3 to 4 dollars and for hunting from 3 to 5 dollars. The combined license would go from 5 to 8 dollars, while seniors over 65 would pay the current rates of 4 for hunting or fishing and 5 for the combined license.
Cedar Rapids Jefferson pitcher Dalziel star in a 3-0 win over Washington, striking out 15 and allowing two hits to lift the Mississippi Valley Conference clash. Duane Clark and Mike Curran drove in the only runs, with Washington’s Jim Gray the lone bright spot for the host. Dalziel’s control and velocity overwhelmed the Warrior lineup as the Hawks move into a first place tie.
AP reports quarterback Greg Cook says his throwing arm improved after Wednesday tests. He underwent two shoulder surgeries in Cleveland to repair torn muscles, was out last year, and expects to compete for a Bengals roster in the upcoming season despite remaining weakness.
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