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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1967
Page
12
Andy Granatelli predicts turbine powered cars will replace piston engines within 15 years. He says the turbine’s speed and handling could reshape IndyCar racing, despite potential USAC bans and rule changes.
May City Lanes beat Amana 7 0 as Doug Wilford pitched a two hitter with 13 strikeouts. Burns and Rastora led the offense with three and two hits respectively and two RBIs. May City improves to 7 6 and trains for a twin bill with Cedar Rapids at Daniels Park Saturday.
Hawkeye Downs promoter Homer Melton will remain in charge for the current season after assurances from the fair board. The board stated any change would be announced before the upcoming season and Melton would only relinquish duties if he sold his interests and the sale was approved. The track has seen improvements and a drivers committee has aided relations with management as action continues with Saturday races including the Monza championships and a July 4 IMCA show. Verlin Baker leads the season point race with 925 points to Darrel Dake's 680.
Green Bay will pass up AFL competition and play two NFL opponents in pre season. The Packers will face Dallas in a Dallas rematch at the Cotton Bowl on Aug. 28 and meet the College All-Stars in Chicago on Aug. 4.
In Bakersfield, Jim Hines edged Charlie Greene by a photo finish in 9.3 seconds for the 100 yards as the AAU championships opened. Greene protested a false start but the verdict stood. Hines set to face Tommie Smith in the 220 while Jim Ryan aims for a mile mark near 3:51.3. Randy Matson shifts to shot put with world record hope and Seagren eyes 17-8 in pole vault.
Harding improved to 3-0 after beating Franklin 4-2 as Jeff Kacena collected two hits for Franklin Harding. Roosevelt defeated Taft 7-2 with Jim Ferguson tossing a one hitter and seven strikeouts. Danny Delziel added two hits for Roosevelt.
The final two rounds of the $103,500 Cleveland Open will air live from Aurora Ohio Country Club. ABC TV will cover the event on channel 9 KCRG with telecasts Saturday 3 to 4 p.m. and Sunday 2:30 to 5 p.m.
Smith fired a 72 Thursday to win the 15 to 17 year old junior golf tournament at Indian Creek. He leads his club’s four player squad into the city tournament next Thursday, joined by Jerry Zisko, Bob Thaler and Mark Twaddle.
Iowa City defeats Hopkinton 11 to 1 in five innings after a 10 run rule. John Cahill had three hits in four trips, Rich Klein and Phil Williamson each collected two, as Iowa City plated four in the second and six in the fourth.
Local 299 leads the league at the Midwest Invitational with strong showings including 20 CRs and 9 1/2 events. Friday matchup features Local 299 vs C R Sporting Goods at 4:30 p.m. with Daniels directing.
Franklin tops Taft 11 4 as Jamisson Klatt and McCullough each have two hits. McCullough adds two triples while Steggall goes 3-for-4 with four RBIs. 299 squad edges opponents 8 6 with Steggall keying the attack.
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