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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1976
Page
17
Cedar Rapids the C R Giants drop a 5 4 decision in 12 innings to Quad Cities halting a doubleheader split at Danville. The defeat ends Cedar Rapids first half title drought dating to 196. Batboys and staff pictured in team photo with manager Sally Parker among officials.
John Mahaffey shot an even par 72 in the first round of the 76th U.S. Open at the Atlanta Athletic Club, seizing an early lead amid tough rough and slick greens. Notables including Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite posted 72, while Jack Nicklaus and Ray Floyd faced slow starts as field competition intensified.
William Scott Quinby 18 died after his car hit a semi on Highway 30 west of Cedar Rapids around 11:30. Greg Mick, Kennedy track star and state champion, is listed in serious condition with a fractured spine after his car overturned on a gravel road northeast of Center Point. Further details on Page 1 of the Gazette.
Guttenberg Optimist Club members and local youths will join a stock car program at Hawkeye Downs Friday night. Organizer Lee Kunzman, of the Guttenberg Optimist Club and Indianapolis 500 veteran, arranged the event to support underprivileged children. Races begin at 7 p.m. with three sportsman divisions and late model action. Admission is 3 dollars for adults, 1 dollar for 12 to 17, and free for children with an adult.
Despite back to back losses to Danville, Cedar Rapids clinched the first half Southern division title in the Midwest league. The Giants earned a pennant with four games left, as Burlington was eliminated after a twin bill split with Quad Cities. Cedar Rapids will host at least one playoff game and meet the North division winner in a best of three for the league crown.
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