Plunkett Sidelined as Hixson Leads Comeback Win
In Lubbock Texas the East battles the West in the annual All America game. Chuck Hixson backs up Heisman winner Jim Plunkett but is thrust into action for a late drive. He connects on a crucial pass to J D Hill then hits Orduna for a 17 yard completion and Orduna scores the decisive TD. Orduna earns MVP honors as Hixson’s performance earns praise from coach Bob Devaney.
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Lubbock
Texas
Chuck Hixson
Southern Methodist
Jim Plunkett
Stanford
Plunkett
Punkett
Otto Stowe
Iowa State
Joe Orduin
Alaba
Scott Hunter
Hixson
West
Bob Devaney
Kansas City Chiefs
J. D. Hill
Arieona State
Nebraska
Orduna
Ike
Mac
Devaney
Ordunia
Donohue and Unser Brothers Lead Pocono Lineup for Indy Race
Donohue and the Unser brothers headline the field of 33 for the Indianapolis of The East at Pocono International Raceway. Donohue on pole at 172.993 mph leads a strong lineup including Bobby Unser in the middle front row and Al Unser on the outside, with final time trials setting the pace for the $430,000 event slated July 2.
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Mount Pocono
Mark Donohue
Kansas City
Fabulous Unser Brothers
Chiefs
Ayeaby Bobby
Tartees
Schaefer
Joe Leon- Son
Indianapolis
Pocono International Raceway
Bobby Unser
Mom Unser
Dan Gurney
al Unser
Alburnett Wins Fifth Straight In Narrow Victory
Alburnett claimed its fifth consecutive win as the team beat Delaware County rivals in a rough Sunday clash. Key players included Gilmore and Holland with strong hits and RBIs, while Earlville and Central City also posted victories in regional action. Retired Lions star Gail Cogdill announced his retirement from football after a long career.
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Ily South
Alburnet Bie
SUNDA
Heninion
Rycen Ure
Gilmore
Delaware County
Tiny Secret Hero
Bepe
Alburnetl
Steve Hasley
bin Kirk
Tomate
Joe Meape
Lee Andreas
Diana
Reformatory
Earl
Jim
McElready
Ailinger
Gearse Ville
Gene Parkin
Jim Auruisa
Worth Toechinas
W.g
Roger Sturma
Millar Mtarecghope
Earlville
John Phinghaupp
Dick Schnier
Central City
Otter Creek
Hopkinton
Robert Carstensen
Iam 'Thurwanger
Joh Coby
CR Dewayne Irmers Bure
Liever
Noelridge kids league sees mixed results with key wins
In Noelridge action 14-11 Machinists beat Enzler 1-4 as Bret Throlsen and Tamre Bill Wild had five hits combined. Other games feature Iowa Manufacturing routing Montgomery Ward 7-5 and Aid Association of Decatur overpowering Eagles 12-1 at Ellis Park. Transfer to Metropolitan Kiwanis and Town National see big hitters, while Dempsey and Perpetual Savings post decisive wins.
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Dan Butterfield
Tastee Freez
Noelridge
Bret Throlsen
Tamre Bill Wild
Enzler
Tom Renner
John Kolb
Pace Davis Jones
Steve Earhart
Iowa Manufacturing
Montgomery Ward
Terry McGurk
Aid Assn
Eagles
Ellis Park
Alan Garin
Ellis
Doug Canary
Dave Sims
Pace OR
Metropolitan Kiwanis
Jeff Erbe
Kiwanis
Turner Sets Course Record at Knoll Ridge Club
NORTH ENGLISH J D Turner shot a course record five under par 31 Sunday at Knoll Ridge country club. Playing with Berney Thomas Bob Moyer and Don Dixon all of North English Turner had six birdies and three bogeys to beat the old mark of 34.
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J. D. Turner
Jews City
Knoll Ridge Country Club
Berney Thomas
Bob Moyer
Don Dixon
Turner
Wise's HR and 4 RBIs lead Cedar Rapids to win in youth league
Dave Wise drove in four with a single and a home run as Cedar Rapids Sports Club beat First Federal Savings 12-13 Kids league at Cleveland Park. Thick Samek added two hits. Tim Wise and Rendy Hook shined in other games at Van Vechten and Noelridge.
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Chase Toupee
Yead Town
United Realty
van Vechten
Bruce Crawford
Barry Beardsley
United
Bruce Mims
Rating
Engineers
Opera Paramount Pharmacy
Tim Platz
Greg Roper
Tim Licea
Doug’ Chadima
Rick Ruchotake
Dempsey
Wilson
Dave Wise
Cedar Rapids Sports Club
First Federal Savings
Cleveland Park
Samek
Cleveland
Tim Wise
Swo Tits
Rendy Hook
Brusha
Hanford Post
Rod Sehladetzky
C.r.gazette
Typographical Union
John Riley
Steve Cotton
Tony Steward
Tony Inman
Tim Stout
Evening Lions
Hy-Vee
Steve McKee
Brian A'Hearn
Stewart Upsets McLarens in Can Am Race at Mont Tremblant
Race report notes Hulme leading for McLaren early but Stewart drives to the front. Can Am action at Le Circuit sees Stewart and sponsors like McLaren battle for dominance as the field presses, with Hulme attempting a steady pace and turnover around lap eight.
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Mont Tremblant
Hulme
McLaren
Domi
Jackie
Stewart
Comera Hun
Stewie
Es Nachea
le Circuit
Vhester Holm
Amana Holds Valley Lead in Raspy Race Report
The 32 year old Scot extended his late lead and finished 66.8 seconds ahead of Hulme with Peter Rev close behind as Team McLaren drivers faced illness and other issues. Walford and Motschenbacher were affected by tainted food, Jim Adams could not start, and Donnie Kimm paced Norway to a win while Williamsburg beat Keystone 33-5 in another game.
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Scot
Hulme
Peter Rev
McLaren
Stewart
Town Valley Baseball
Ning
Mulle| Watkins
Nickel
Wist
Walford
Mick Mattinee
Iola Autics
Hal Trosky
Wal Pour
Ford
Jim Adams
Hollywood
Calif
Donnie Kimm
Norway
Fairfax
Jay Schulte
Williamsburg
Keystone
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Unser Brothers
Brown University
Roger Penske
Patra Baants Tico
Stinoco Neato Unser
Vaiauausrat
Hanes Raa
Faba Man
Annyine Leonard
Aalate
Naim Igiareth
Jomare
Susarrie Prune
Atm
Imnurman
Glattonbury
Tulpre Wolferend
Offys
Mechiskey
Tucson
Sprite
Rienbach
Etat Bruntwick
Carstensen
Alburnett
Delaware
North
Wild Raps
Babe
Osi
Nantes
Beviswanes
Ken Mangrich
Jones Park
Perpetual
Jaycees
Bob Wickersham
Mitchell
Bobby Mitchel
Aa Reins
Ian
Pioneer Leasing Plan
Gs Litho Co
Cael Ly
Chevrolet
First Avenue SE
McLarens
Amana
Tawahae
Luther Motschenbacher
Baie? Hills
Cluck
Motschenbacher
Eso
Insurance
RE. “Dick” Bouder
NHRA
AHR
Sox & Martin
Plymouth
Ronnie Sox
Buddy Martin
First Avenue
Bdo Benk
Max
Lex Ria
Reisen Elite Ra
Firestone SR
2Nd Ave
10Th St
Thurs
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