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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1972

Page

6

Allison's Chevy Captures Atlanta Victory

Allison of Hueytown Alabama finally won the Atlanta 500 NASCAR Grand National race, overcoming a late fuel pit on the final lap. He finished 16 seconds ahead of defending champion A J Foyt with Bobby Isaac third and David Pearson fourth, in a Dodge driven by Donnie Allison finishing fifth as owner-driver. The $110000 event at Atlanta International Raceway drew about 70000 spectators.

Hampton Bobby Allison Hueytown Ala Chevrolet Allison Atlanta International Raceway Alligo Bobby Isaac Catawba N.C Foyt Texas Isaac Mercury Plymouth

Late Birdie Secures Cullen Sears Trophy Title

Betsy Cullen of Oklahoma captures the Sears $85,000 Womens World Golf Classic in Port St. Lucie Florida with a late birdie for a 72 and first prize of 12 000 She ends an eight year winless drought on tour after a center fairway drive and a three wood approach set up the decisive birdie on the final hole The event shifted from match play to medal play for Sundays final round.

Port ST. Lucie Fla Betsy Cullen Tulsanalive

Player Surges to Victory at New Orleans Open

Gary Player won the Greater New Orleans Open, earning $125,000 with a final score of 279. Jack Nicklaus finished tied for second after a late bogey, while Dave Eichelberger and Billy Casper chased behind. The win, Player’s 14th on the American tour, moved him into fifth on the all time money list with $852,752.

Boo Green New Orleans Gary Player Jack Nicklaus Helon Augusta Billy Casper Billy Ziobro New Zealand John Lister Frank Beard England Tony Slacklin Arnold Palmer Lee Trevino Tve Big Jack Player Tack Nicklaus Sie Bave Eichelberner Oh Jer Bob ‘Respurs Efes Labron Artis Bik Maseineai

South African Player wins Greater New Orleans Open

Gary Player of South Africa used a sidestep and a celebratory whoop after sinking the final putt on the 18th hole to win the Greater New Orleans Open. His final round 69 earned him $25,000.

Gary Player South Africa

Staubach Tops NFC In Touchdowns And Completion Percentages

NFL award figures show Staubach posting 15 touchdown passes and a 59.7 percent completion rate, ranking high in the NFC behind Atlanta's Bob Berry. Other leaders include Hadl with 3,075 yards and 233 completions, Griese leading in American Conference passing, and San Diego atop AFC in touchdowns and yards per play.

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Monticello letters to the sports editor reveal student views on sportsmanship

Selections from seventh grade letters discuss the Minnesota versus Ohio State brawl and call for suspensions or fines. Readers critique dirty play, express concerns about junior high behavior, and comment on coverage of small towns. The page also notes how Iowa home town news releases misquoted Coach Lauterbur about Sunderman and Unitas.

Monticello Barbara Burns Jim McVay Big Ten Ress Mark Naig Mark Minnesota Ne W U. of Iowa al Grady Iowa City Press-Citizen Towa Frank Sunderman Hawkeye Frank Lauterbur Frank Clarinda Grady Lauterbur Baltimore Colts Johnny Unitas Chuck Ealey Toledo Sunderman George Wine Iowa

U S Rips Japan In World Hockey

The United States ice hockey team, silver medalist at the Sapporo Olympics, thrashed Japan 14 to 5 in the B pool of the World Championships in Bucharest Romania. The U S led the pool on its higher goal total compared to East Germany which beat Norway 5 to 2 earlier.

Bucharest Romania United States Sapporo Japan U.S East Germany Norway

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