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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1971

Page

14

Beard No Doubt Winner Of New Orleans Open Golf

Bob Beard won the New Orleans Open at Lakewood CC with a final 68 to finish 276, overtaking Hibert Green who shot 71 to 277. Lee Elder and George Johnson tied third at 278 as Beard celebrated his 32nd birthday and boosted season earnings near 69,000. Green, disappointed after leading, vowed not to quit, while others chased the rest of the leaderboard.

Bob Green New Orleans Prank Beard Jack Nicklaus Falier Rus Lakewood Country Club Hibert Green Fender Beard Green Lee Elder George Johnsi Elder Johnson Charles Coody Miller Barber Dave Hill John Lots Jack Ewing Stokes Birmingham Ala Gren

Hartman Wins at Knoxville in 100-Lap Stock Car Race

Hartman takes lead on lap 67 past Verlin Baker of Ceddr Rapids after Baker, USAC 1969 rookie, struggles with mud on the windshield. Baker's late race issues give Hartman the Marion County Fairgrounds win in the 100-lap feature aboard the 1969 Dodger Charger.

al Miler Atte Searls Knoxville Butel Hard Man Zanesville Ohio Marion County Fairgrounds Hartman Verlin Baker Ceddr Rapids Fred Horn Marion Baker USAC

Haney Paces Iowa Oaks to 5-2 Victory

Lary Haney slammed home three runs Sunday to lift the Iowa Oaks to a 5-2 American Association win over Oklahoma City. Cliff Johnson homered for Oklahoma City, scoring their first run in the eighth, then Otis Thornton added another in the ninth. The Oaks, 9-6 on the season, snapped a five-game home win streak. Oklahoma City sank to 7-16.

DES Moines UPI Lary Haney Towa Oaks Oklahoma City Oklahoné Cliff Johnson Homme Onya Otis Thornton Oaks Ken Lilsa

Midwest Line scores in tight sprint with Derr edging rivals

In a tense USAC motor event Derr of Keokuk and Roger Viejo battle for the lead as Breee Meine and White face issues in trials and a 100 lap feature. The race at Great CADWELL Park records a 77.40 mph average for the 22.5 mile run while French cyclist Guilmard wins the third stage from Puebla de Parmais calpe to Puebla de Farnais in Spain.

Erie Derr Keokuk Ichampion Fyn The Roger Picea Mefluskey USAC Champion Wink Male Vialias Tapaka Kail Pker Caser Ytat Cadwell Park Plan Sect Ana Lallorcyele Racing Puebla DE Farnais Spain Cyclirille Guilmard Puebla de Parmais Calpe

K State Wins Big Eight Soccer Title in OT Penalty Drama

Kansas State captures the Big Eight soccer championship with a 2-1 win over Kansas State and a 4-4 overtime finish against Iowa State in a Sunday finale. Missouri defeated Oklahoma on penalties after overtime to claim second place, while Colorado, last year’s champ, finished seventh. Karl Prank earned the most offensive honor and Guy Derland was named best defender.

Stillwater Kansas State Missouri Oklahoms Colorado Karl Prank K-State Joweney Guy Derland Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Colrade Town State OSU Nebraska KSU Iowa State Kansas Sale

Comets and Drake Play Scoreless Soccer Tie

The Cedar Rapids Comets battled Drake University to a 0 0 draw Sunday on Kingston Stadium pitch. Both teams created chances. standout defense from Paul Hut and Bob Kauffman anchored the Comets.

Comets Drake Cedar Rapids Comets Drake University Mississippi Valley Kingston Stadium Paul Hut Bob Kauffman

Finals Begin At Linn-Mer Lion Relays Tuesday

Finals in the Lion Relays set for Tuesday at Linn-Mer starting at 6 p.m. Field events and preliminaries open at 4 30 p.m. The Gazette notes the schedule amid weekend rainouts at Independence and fair grounds.

Linn-Mer

Minnesota Catcher Collides With First Baseman on Pop Fly

Minnesota catcher George Mitterwald and first baseman Rich Reese nearly collided while pursuing a sixth inning pop up off Rico Petrecelli’s bat in the second game. Reese secured the catch as Mitterwald was knocked down. The Red Sox swept with 1-0 and 9-8 scores.

Minnesota George Mitterwald Rich Reese Boston Rico Petrecelli Reese Mitterwald Red Sox

Cyclones dominate Big Eight baseball race lead

Iowa State sits atop the Big Eight standings after sweeping a doubleheader from Kansas in Ames. Colorado split with Oklahoma, Kansas State beat Missouri, and Nebraska defeated Oklahoma State as the race tightens. Mike Gillespie pitched a three hitter in the opening game, helping the Cyclones forge a fourth inning burst to win 2-1 and 1-0.

Town State Cyclones Colorado Oklahoma Sdoners Boulder Cola Kansas State Missouri Manhattan Kan Nebraska Oklahoma State Lincoln

Red Sox Top AL East as Culp Shuts Twins in Twinbill

Boston wins 9 8 to complete a doubleheader sweep at Fenway, leaving 14 men on base and matching a nine inning record. George Thomas delivers a pinch hit single in the ninth to cap the comeback, while Ray Culp silences Minnesota with a two hitter. The Orioles and Yankees also win, tightening the AL East race.

Red Sox New York Yankees Minnesota Ray Culp Twins Fenway Park George ‘Thomas Easton &Hhe Baltimore Ovinles Kansas City Royals Oakland Cleveland Milwaukee Chicago White Sox Washington California Detroit Culp Bert Bly- Jeven Harmon Killebrew George Scott Ron Perranoski Thomas Orioles Mike Cuellar

Haynie Clinches Second Straight LPGA Win at Civitan Open

Sandra Haynie captured her second consecutive LPGA tournament, finishing with a 20 under par total to win the Dallas Civitan Women's Open by four strokes. Janie Blalock shot 68 to place second, while Donna Csponi and Pam Barnett were joint third at 208. Haynie earned 4.73 and boosted season earnings to 14,310.50. Blalock’s best pro finish to date.

Dallas Texas Sandra Haynie Dallas Civitan Miss Haynie Civitan Janie Blalock Donna Csponi Pam Barnett Pistotes Case Thane Caner Ian Ferraris Lesly Moibert Betsy Hawis

Grinnell Shooters Sweep at Victor Bird Dog Trials

Larry Loften of Grinnell wins two German shorthaired titles at the Victor Bird Dog club final field trial of spring. Spot takes the junior stakes and Meg wins the puppy stakes, with Les Kempf of Victor taking opening shooting dog with Lady.

Victor Larry Loften Grinnell Victor Bird Dog Club Loften Spot Meg Les Kempf Lady

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