Fleck tops track as racer and sponsor at Hawkeye Downs
Dudley Fleck the Cedar Rapids beer distributor and Fleck Sales Co president remains a leading figure in Iowa racing. He competes in stock cars go-karts and Formula Mazdas while backing Hawkeye Downs through sponsorship and promotion. He also notes a milestone 50 mile Kohler SCCA Chicago Region event and milestone family ties to Keith Fleck Miller Classic.
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Cedar Rapids
Dudley Fleck
Fleck
Hawkeye Downs Speedway
Bump Elliott
Dudley
Fleck Sales Co
Elkhart Lake
Wis
Chicago
Doug Schumacher
Blackhawk Farms
Beloit
Hawkeye Downs
Keith Fleck Miller
ARTGO
Jim Amstutz
Keith Fleck
Miller
Miller Beer
Mike) Shulte
Timmy Plummer
Johnny) Mudd
Johnny
Span
Brad Dvorak
Shady Day Hall of Fame bio highlights deceptive football play
Elliott Day known as Shady Day impressed Coe College fans with his deceptive ball handling and fakes that sparked the 1955 undefeated season led by coach Dick Clausen. Teammate Rosenberg notes Day’s calm poise and skill, while Quinby recalls their Cedar Rapids baseball roots and Day’s enduring nickname. Day died at age 70 in Decatur Illinois after a life as a multi sport star from Franklin High School through Coe College.
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Cedar Rapids
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Woody Hayes
Life Magazine
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Barney’s Paint
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Ex Cyclone Akin advances to best of three final
Eric Akin, a former Iowa State wrestler, moved within two wins of a world team berth by winning the freestyle challenge at 132 pounds at the world team trials in Ames. He defeated Nick Simmons to reach the final against Sammie Henson, with other winners named in men's and women's divisions.
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Iowa State
Hilton Coliseum
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Luke Eustice
Matt Azevedo
Simmons
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Azevedo
Minnesota
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Chris Bono
Lawrence
Jared Frayer
Bono
Frayer
Nate Gallick
Kirk White
Lee Fullhart
Nick Preston
Steve Mocco
Chelynne Pringle
Tina Phil
Pringle
Lake Forest High School
Hugo
Minn
Sunkist Kids
Hawkeye Wrestling Club
Mike Zadick
In Ames
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