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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1976
Page
5
Lee Elder wins the Houston Open under rain delays to claim Masters eligibility for 1877. He battles pressure and media scrutiny as he seeks to prove he is a better player than his previous Masters showing.
Lee Elder flashed a big smile and held the winner's check after prevailing Sunday in the Houston Open golf tournament, securing top honors and prize money.
Iowa swept Northwestern in a Big Ten baseball doubleheader 9-2 and 8-7 at Yowa City. Craig Van Syck earned the first win as Iowa broke open the first game with four runs in the opening inning and Willie Mims delivered a two run double in the seventh to clinch the nightcap. Basley went 3 for 4 in the opener. Basley also starred in defense and offense across the two games.
The Cedar Rapids Washington Benton community baseball game was moved from Warrior diamond to the Watkins field. Start time moved to 4 18 p m.
Farragut Iowa coach Leon Plummer longtime leader of the Farragut girls teams died Sunday from a heart attack. He posted a 426 68 coaching record over 19 years and sent 10 teams to the Ute girls state tournament. Plummer had retired from coaching last season and had also led girls track and softball duties. He earned the 1973 Golden Plaque for coaching and touted Northwest Missouri State University graduate who coached in Missouri before Farragut. He lived in Riverton and is survived by wife five children and his parents.
The Cedar Rapids Giants host a two game home stand Monday night at Memorial Stadium against Midwest league Southern division leader Burlington. The Giants trail the Bees by 14 games after a rainout at Clinton Sunday. They then hit the road for Danville and Quad Cities before an eight game home stretch starting next Monday.
In Cedar Falls Iowa Northern Iowa guard Mal Campbell recalls a soggy playoff loss while the Panthers top an alumni squad 26 18 Terry Allen of Iowa City scores two touchdowns as freshman quarterback Ron Selanowski throws all three alumni TDs.Charles Aldrich and Dava Selanowski connected on two scoring plays.
In a dual meet against Arizona State, the University of Arizona quartet clocked a 39.9 in the 400 meter relay. The time surpasses the existing world mark of 38.3 held by USC.
Guthrie seizes attention at the Trenton Speedway in her 1st year, posting a strong 150.886 mph qualifying run in car No. 17. Though she finished outside the winner’s circle, veteran Johnny Rutherford praised her as perhaps one of the greatest lady racers, while team owner Rolla Wallstead predicted an 18th-place qualify.
A profile of Jon Stephenson, an Australian rising in women’s pro golf, ranking second on the LPGA money list with about $30,170 in seven events of 1876. The piece also laments TV boxing commentary and critiques sports broadcasting, citing Howard Cosell and Bob Uecker.
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