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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1972

Page

8

Woodward Granger wins state indoor track title in hard-fought meet

In a tight Iowa Class G indoor track event at Waterloo, Woodward Granger edged New London by piling points in the final events. New Hartford set a 4x mile relay lead and Phil Coppess of Oxford Junction set a two mile mark, while Larry Hulsing of New Hartford broke records in the 4x400.

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Heavyweight Elder Fights for Life in West Texas Hospital

The ailing former boxer Jimmy Elder, once an all-Navy and all-Service heavyweight champion and US AAU titleholder, battles a malignant brain tumor in Big Spring Veterans Hospital. Paralyzed and blind, he cannot lift a fork. his dream of a world title fades as his medical fight takes precedence.

Associated Press Midland Tex Jimmy Elder Elder Big Spring Veterans Hospital West Texas Levelland High School Tim Elder Odessa Gon Hirve Phil Paris Eider Sservice Navy All Service United States Germany Canada Italy New York Jimmy Iselin Texas Jimmy Hobby Gleason Sharron Jim Big Spring Veterans Administration Hospital America Levelland

A's Seem Ready to Repeat Despite Vida Blue Holdout

Oakland's pitching staff anchored by Vida Blue faces questions as spring training starts. Direk Williams touts depth while Bando and Jackson pace a lineup aiming to back a likely repeat division title in the American League West.

Eric Prewitt Mesa Ariz Direk Williams Oakland Athletics Vida Blue Williams A's Oakland Kansas City Blue Vida Sal Banda

Boutselis Added to Iowa State Coaching Staff

Iowa State football coach Johnny Majors announced George Boutselis will join the Cyclones as a defense ends coach and recruiter, returning to Pennsylvania. Boutselis, 32, is a North Carolina graduate and former Maryland defensive coordinator. Keith Kephart will replace Bill Cox as freshman coach, completing the spring staff ahead of practice starting in April.

AMES Towa Johnny Majors George Boutselis Maryland Cyclone Boutselis Pennsylvania Majors Boultselis North Carolina Cincinnati Keith Kephart Bill Cox Cyclones Aad Cox University of Tampa Kephart West Branch ISU Lea Waive of Dubuque

Marshalltown Gridder Chooses Purdue Over Other Options

A Marshalltown football player informed coach Hoh PiMloss of his decision to attend Purdue. The report notes the player weighs 212 pounds, stood out in recent seasons, and had previously played for Mayfield and Delleinwe junior college programs.

Marshalltown Purdue Hampton and Meister Lafayette Ind API Garry DeGentar Allawa Hoh PiMloss Atte Tigedine Delleinwe Mayfield Ohi Nas Community Torey College Adel Te Sand

Lotia tans and more tan a7 watched Ing Ten foot

A garbled OCR fragment notes tanning and a measurement or scene with ten foot reference. Names, dates, places, or clear actions are not recoverable, leaving only scattered hints of tanning and a watched scene.

Eight Ws champs crowned at Ollamwa Open Indoor Torseshoe

Sunday crowned champions across eight weight classes in the Ollamwa Open Indoor Torseshoes. Winners include Art Tampton from Lowa Gils in Elias AA and Hubert Meister from tn icpendoree in chiss 1, with Ross Spenberger of Galesburg IM, Bob Bjorkaren of Le Mars Ry, Don Frost of Susey C, Leonard William of New Sharon in Bob, and German of Wyoming Hl in class Gnionvil.

Art Tampton Lowa Gils Elias AA Hubert Meister Tn Icpendoree Chiss Ross Spenberger Galesburg Bob Bjorkaren le Mars Don Frost Susey Leonard William New Sharon Bob German Wyoming Cnionvil

Orioles Favored to Win 1972 pennant after Robinson trade

Miami AP BALTIMORE remains favorites to win the American League pennant in 1972 despite trading Frank Robinson. Don Buford, Paul Blair, and Merv Rettenmund will start the outfield with Boog Powell at first and Mark Belanger at shortstop. The projection highlights a strong pitching staff led by Dave McNally, Jim Palmer, and Cuellar, plus a revamped lineup featuring Bobby Grich and Don Baylor.

Miami Fla Baltimore Orioles Frank Robinson Orioles Robinson Los Arfgeles Dodgers Baltimore Spears Earl Weaver Don Buford Paul Blair Merv Hettenmund

Bowling Highlights in May City Junior Bowlers Meet

Rick Merritt leads junior division with a 247 game and 374 series boosting his 165 average. Other top juniors include Frank Welbes 204 and Sorky Ik 213, plus Mike Staub 215 and Gary Turkington 189. Adults show strong scores led by Larry Vondracek 64 pin series and Jan May 587 in the 5:15 Special.

Ice Merritt AIBC Kepler May City Frank Welbes Sorky Ik Mike Staub Mike Gage Steve J. Bacon Gary Turkington Tim Blood Robbie Staub Larry Vondracek May Jan May Tinda Roman

Boswell Placed on Waivers by Orioles

Baltimore Orioles announce pitcher Dave Boswell is placed on irrevocable waivers in a move that could lead to his release within six days. The 27-year-old righthander, once a 20 win player with Minnesota, has struggled since 1949, winning only four American League games. The club now lists 29 players on the roster, four over the opening day limit.

MIAMI Baltimore Orioles Dave Boswell TI Ne Baltimore Minnesota Twins Orioles

Karl Becomes Fourth Rookie Entering Indy 500

Jerry Karl of Manchester Pennsylvania becomes the fourth rookie to enter the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 27. He will drive a Dure-Pot Racing Associates Special powered by an Offenhauser. Karl, 30, previously competed in the United States Auto Club championship and qualified for three 200 mile races last season. The entry deadline is midnight April 15.

Karl Indianapolis Ind Jerry Karl Manchester Thedianapolis Motor Speedway USAG

Kennedy Rejects New York Protest Over Scott Play

New York Knicks protested Charlie Scott's eligibility in a Phoenix game won 141 to 106. NBA commissioner Walter Kennedy ruled Scott was eligible after approving his ABA jump and contract, stating Scott's eligibility date as March 15.

New York API New York Knicks Charlie Scott Phoenix Walter Kennedy Caramis Sioner National Basket Ihali Association Knicks Scott Suns Kennedy Virginia American Basketball Association

Nagel Wins at No. 1 Hawk Netters Roll 7 2

Mesa Arizona AP Iowa tennis team wins 7 2 over Mesa College as Nagel topples Mesa in straight sets 6 3 6 3. Hawkeyes win most singles matches and one doubles. Bruce Nagel son of Ray Nagel.

Nagel Hawk Netters Mesa, Ariz University of Iawa Monthay Mesa Colege Bruce Nagel Towa Loolwell Ray Nagel Lowa Nnd

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