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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1975

Page

8

Hardeman Leads West Gridders Saturday on TV

Don Hardeman, a 237 pound back from Texas A&I, signs with Houston for a fair four year offer and stars for the West squad in the Coaches All-America game at Jones Stadium. He aims for law school and governance, while describing football as a serious test of effort and pride. The West, coached by Grant Teaff, seeks victory over the East before a 40,000 crowd.

Hardeman Texas A&i Git Steinke Tus Gfuot Houston Oilers National Football League Houston State of Texas Texas San Antonio Neld Texas A&m NALA Grant Teaff Steve Sloan Jones Stadium

Fitzsimons Eases Nerves To Shot 67 At US Open

Pat Fitzsimons, 24, from Salem Oregon, battled homesickness and nerves before firing a four under par 67 in the first round of the U S Open. The rookie pro, who rose from obscurity after winning the Los Angeles Open, spoke of skipping breakfast and wearing cotton trousers as he matched the Riviera course record.

Medinah Pat Fitzsimons Salem Ore Fitzsimons Dublin Pat Salem Country Club Salem Grass Pst Manhattan Fitsimons New York Central Park San Diego New Orleans Los Angeles Riviera

Central YMCA Fitness Testing Pro gram Set for June Twenty Eight

The Central branch YMCA will hold a fitness testing program Saturday June 28 directed to test individuals against national norms. The program aims to determine a man’s physical fitness and develop an individualized plan. Interested persons may contact Gary Vangen YY physical director to schedule a 45 minute test.

Central Branch Ymca Gary Vangen

Clear Creek Wins Alburnett Invitational Softball Tourney

Clear Creek, ranked fifth in the state, defeated West Delaware 2 to claim the Alburnett Invitational softball tournament title. In the consolation, North Linn edged Alburnett 42.

Alburnett Clear Creek West Delaware North Linn

Rain Checks Honored at Sunday Races

Tragedy marred Hawk Eye Downs stock car program last Saturday with two youths killed and five injured. Promoter Homer Melton expressed sadness as Sunday races resume with rain checks honored. Waterloo’s Ed Sanger leads points at 1,790 while Curt Hangen sits second at 1,365. time trials set for 6:30. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo Russ Hotz among 42 players reporting for Southeast Miss Miss football.

Hawkeye Half Mile Oval Waterloo Ed Sanger Downs Sanger Curt Hangen Dike

No State Safety Oversight for Iowa Race Tracks

In Cedar Rapids two teens died watching stock car racing as Iowa lacks a state agency to enforce spectator safety at tracks. Labor Commissioner Jerry Addy says no such powers exist though safety standards may be set by racing associations. The Hawkeye Downs incidents—Shawn Dailey, 16, and Robert Temple, 14—follow a car piercing a guard rail and fence collapse, with five others injured. The racing program was canceled after the second accident.

Cedar Rapids Jerry Addy Addy al Miller Hawkeye Downs Tiwa Shawn Dailey Robert Temple Temple Miller Cedar Rapids Gazette Dailey Fairgrounds

Giants Drop Two In Midwest League Twinbill

Rafael Contreras swept both ends of a doubleheader for Wausau against Cedar Rapids, driving in all three runs in the opener and delivering a two run homer plus key hits in the nightcap. Charlie Cummings allowed four hits in seven for the Giants, while Cedar Rapids tallied eight hits in the nightcap and chased for final run late.

Wausaa Wis Rafael Contreras Cedar Rapids Wausau Mets Charlie Cummings Giants Terry Lee Contreras Luis Ferrer Stan Hough Craig Skoglind German de Los Santos Mike Dodd Larry Seola Waueau Felix Minaya Jeff Yurak Dan Susser Brian Feilda Lee Don Benedetti Mike Wilben

Darrow Signs With Cyclones and Other Iowa State Letters

Ames basketball stalwart Brian Darrow from Ana mosa leads a group signing with Iowa State. Summers Wea Schwartzenstein claims a 6 ft 3.75 in high jump title by close A. Coach Jerry Barland inks Betendorf’s Jay Gorzinski, MV 440 champ. Pete Nichola of Colorado Springs signs a swimming tender with the Cyclones.

Ames Brian Darrow Anamosa Iowa State Cyclones Wee Summers Wea Schwartzenstein Jerry Barland Bettendorf Jay Gorzinski Pete Nichola Colorado Springs Colo

Amana VIP Golf Tour Adds Ten Players

Amana Iowa City field expansion for the ninth annual Amana VIP Golf Tournament includes Jim Dent and Jerry Heard along with J C Snead Leonard Thompson Buddy Allen Dave Stockton Bert Yancey Dale Douglass Bruce Devin and John Schlee bringing notable PGA Tour names to the field Dent is a power hitter who won the Atlanta driving contest and has earnings this season near 40000 while Heard has over 200000 in three of his last four campaigns.

AMANA Iowa City Jim Dent Jerry Heard Heerd Dent Atlanta J. C. Snead Leonard Thompson Buddy Alin Dave Stockton Bert Yancey Dale Douglass Bruce Devin John Schlee Amana Vip

Schenkelberg Signs Augustana Letter

SIOUX FALLS Dakota Schenkelberg all state basketball star from Cedar Rapids LaSalle has signed a national letter of intent to play at Augustana College. He led the Metro derby with a 23.6 scoring average for Coach Duane Kramer's 19 4 state tournament team last year.

Sioux Falls M.D Paul Schenkelberg Cedar Rapids LaSalle Augsutana College Schenkelberg Duane Kramer

Wise Sparks CR Police Triumph In High-Scoring Thriller

Dave Wise slammed three hits and fanned ten as the CR Police beat Johnny's Parkway 13 to 9 in Major Kids League action at Jones Park. Mark Kramer added two hits including a home run for the losers. At Daniels Park, Brian Caffin collected two hits and struck out 11 as Skogman Homes edged 7-Up 2–0.

Dave Wise CR. Police Johnny's Parkway Jones Park Mark Kramer Daniels Park Brian Caffin Skogman Homes

Fry No-Hits Barney's 11-0 In Kids League Game

Jeff Krejer had three hits and Ron Fry pitched a no hitter as Spring House blanked Barney's Paint 11-0 at Noelridge Park. Kilborn Photo beat Steitzer 7-6 in six innings with Mike Kaliban fourth four hits including the game winner. CR Sports downed Brusha Real ly 9-2 behind a combined effort from Dave Simbro and Roo Hruby.

Ron Fry Jeff Krejer Spring House Barney's Noelridge Park Mike Kaliban Kilborn Steitzer Cleveland Park Dave Simbro Roo Hruby South Side Civic Dave Anders Matt Barter Duane Shulte Joe Nekvod

Gradoville Stars in 10-11 Baseball Victory

Gradoville tossed a hitter and collected two hits as Skogman Homes defeated Operating Engineers 23-? in Kids League play at Van Vechten. Lary Milne and Mick Tauber drove in four runs each for the winners. other games featured Tastee Freez 9-2 over Coca-Cola and Tastee Freez one-hitter by Tow.

Brian Gradoville Skogman Homes van Vechten Lary Milne Mick Tauber Food Genler Coca-Cola Pave Thiher Brad Smith Thihor Smith Joe Martin

Braun Suspended Three Games by Umpire Incident

Minnesota Twins outfielder Steve Braun has been suspended for three games after an altercation with umpire Merle Anthony in Bloomington. Braun bumped Anthony several times after being called out on strikes in the seventh inning of the game against Oakland with two on and no outs.

Bloomington Braun Anthony Oakland Twins

Baeza to Ride Foolish Pleasure in $350000 Belmont Showdown

Braulio Baeza will ride Kentucky Derby winner Foolish Pleasure in the July 4 match race at Belmont Park against undefeated filly Ruffian. Taginta Vasquez, who rode Foolish Pleasure to Derby glory, will ride Ruffian. The owners prize is $350000 with $225000 to the winner and $125000 to the loser. Jolley hired Baeza after a Belmont workout.

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Enjoy Your Yard More This Year With Outdoor Furniture

A quirky classified ad promotes outdoor furniture to enhance yard spaces. It invites readers to browse listings for seating sets, tables, and accessories to upgrade patios and gardens this season.

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