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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1971

Page

14

Decorah and North Out Of Tourney

Decorah and North bowed out as Turkey Valley and New Hampton won semifinal baseball games. Turkey Valley topped Decorah 8 to 1 behind Jerry Winter’s home run and two-bill pitching. New Hampton defeated West Union North aided by West Union errors and key hits from Lyle Klimesh and Al Kueler.

Decorah Nickey Valley New Hampton Turkey Valley Jerry Winter West Union North Lyle Klimesh al Kueler West Union Weigle Grave Twoyang Sarsia Lynch

Central Gains In 4A Semi Finals At Oelwein

Oelwein S M and Central advance to the 4A baseball section final after semifinal wins. Central ousts West Central while Sacred Heart defeats Garnubille and Ok Fan Genival as teams move toward the Wednesday final at the site.

Elikader Central of Elkader Sacred Heart of Oelwein Monay

North Tama Advances To Sectional Final In Baseball

North Tama defeats Independence 53 in semifinal action and earns a spot against Columbus of Waterloo for the sectional final. Columbus advanced past LaPorte City 74 to reach the title game.

Goceie North Tama John's of Independence Columbus Waterloo LaPorte City Phi Stern Eter Hasehy Ark

Williamsburg and Norway Reach State Sectional Finals

Williamsburg and Norway won semifinal baseball games Monday to reach the state sectional finals. Norway defeated Benton Community 3 with a clutch two run double by Bill Stramer while Shellsburg was blanked 4 0 as Williamsburg pitcher Steve Shemp earned the win and Zen Miller joined John Schulz in a two hit shutdown.

Norway Williamsburg Benton Shellsburg Bill Stramer Steve Shemp Zen Miller John Schulz Warway Stumelfy Sch Ryan Sieliner A. Wessling Wee Alla W—Slumpdty Skelinar

Upper Iowa Games Rained Out Rescheduled for Monday

Iowa. Upper Iowa and University of Iowa baseball game postponed due to rain. The IGWA contest was moved to 2 p.m. next Monday in the rain.

Iowa Upper Iowa IGWA University of Iowa

Prairie Golfers Fall to South Tama

South Tama defeated Prairie 167 to 172 at St Jones Park on Monday. Medalist was Bob Schrack of South Tama. Turner 41, Wilson 46 led Prairie scoring.

South Tama South Tama Prairie Jones Park Bob Schrack Duang. Turner Bn Wubon Jim Wilson

Iowa State Gymnasts Favored at AAU Meet

Iowa State's strong team led by all around star Simmons and Shomous heads into the 1972 AAU National meet at Kennedy High School. coach Ed Gagnier cites Simmons as top all around. Truss Hoffman is 1971 NCAA parallel bars champion and 5. The finals run Thursday to Saturday with sessions open to the public and tickets from local outlets.

Breatjaround Iowa State Kennedy High School Ed Gagnier Simmons Nissen Towa Truss Hoffman Kennedy Til Eby's lArmistrorig’s Sporting Goods Lat Nissen Corporation

Ackerman Stars Lead Kirkwood to 10-5 Win Over Kenkink JC

Kirkwood Community College defeated Kenkink Junior College 10-5 in a first round sub regional game at Jones Park. Ackerman pitched a complete game, striking out MM with no walks, while contributing three singles and three RBIs. Lee Simon added a two run homer in the seventh as Steve Butz drove in two with a third inning double and Kirkwood totaled 12 hits. Dirk Dunbar led Keokuk with two hits and an RBI.

Les Ackertman Kirkwood Community College Kenkink Junior College Jones Park Kirkwood Norway Ackerman Lee Simon Steve Butz Don Jacobson Roger Roddicker Dirk Dunbar Cedar Rapids Kennedy O Keokuk Iineteen Ope Ora

Burlington Hurler Sets Midwest Record With 16 Strikeouts

Burli ngton pitcher Devtis Myers struck out 16 Quincy hitters for a two game total of 95 to set a Midwest league record. The Bees beat the Cubs 54 in Burlington as Myers surpassed Evan Killeen’s 1962 mark.

Burlington UPI Devtis Myers Myers Evan Killeen Quincy Bees Cubs Ginick Decatur

Sugar Bowl Moves Kickoff To 11 A.M. For TV Schedule

The Sugar Bowl in New Orleans will kick off at 11 a.m. instead of noon to boost television exposure. The change places the game four hours before the Cotton Bowl in Dallas and preserves the bowl’s prestige among the major New Year’s Day contests.

New Orleans Dallas

Don Lindsay Wins Jacobsen Open by One Stroke

Don Lindsay of Burlington tops a field at Indian Creek in the Jacobsen Open with a 68 34 finish. John Alle Grinnell amateur carded 32 after a 37 to finish one back as J D Turner Iowa City and Al Huestis Clinton shot 70s. Cedar Rapids best was Pat Hewkins tied for sixth with 39 33 72. Others include Leb Mitchell Marion Frank Forsythe Cedar Rapids Dr McDermott Iowa City Archie Ryan Markon and more in the flight results.

Dent Lindsay Burlington Indian Creek Lindsay Grinnell John Alle J.D. Turner Iowa City al Huestis Clinton Cedar Rapids Pat Hewkins Leb Mitchell Marion Frank Forsythe Dr. McDermott Archie Ryan Markon Don. Lindsay Buclington a-John Thilens Cringe Turner Fiuesti Chinon Calann Seo Ae Sel Mek Gary Lockie Caval Carry Lowrey Sele Jacas Cedar Eid Hab Pyle Gtur Bob Stanele Eecer Anpids Bob Higsins Der Ak We Apie Lepher Shay Schineler Des Maines Reni Port

Balk call sparks Mets win over Cubs in dramatic 11th

In a tense Shea Stadium night, Ron Santo's run, a disputed balk, and a late Gene Orta miscue set the stage for Yogi Berra era? No. The Mets beat the Cubs 3-2 on Yomrie Agee’s pinch single with two out in the 11th as umpire Stan Landes overruled a balk. Jerry Grote doubled home the Mets’ first run in the fourth, and Agee delivered the decisive hit. The Phillies won 3-2 over the Cardinals as Larry Bowa drove in two with a bases loaded single in the eighth.

Herschel Nissenson Chicago Cubs New York Mets Yormie Agee Philadelphia Phillies Louis Cardinals Shea Stadium Ron Santo Tug McGraw Stan Landes Ken Hollaman Santo Phillies Cardinals Larry Bowa Howa Don Shaw Tim McCarver Larry Hisle Freed Ted Simmons Cal Maxvill Nailed Brack Maxville Cardinal Bowa Philadelphia Barry Lersch Jim McCarver Don Money Ron Stone Bows Find Beauchamp Joe Hoerner

Eagles Lose QB Barton to Toronto Argonauts

The Philadelphia Eagles trade for Greg Barton from Detroit after surrendering a second and third round pick plus next year's first round. Philadelphia also sends Norm Snead to Minnesota as part of the move. The Ottawa run of quarterback options ends with Barlow failing to sign.

Toronto Philadelphia Eagles National Football League Greg Barton Toronto Argonauts Barton Detroit Eagles Lions Norm Snead Minnesota Barlow Philadelphia Hawaii Dian Pootball Seagur

Houston Joins Southwest Conference as Nine Member

Houston becomes the ninth member of the Southwest Conference and will begin league play in basketball in 1975 76. Football competition starts no earlier than 1976 with other sports to follow in 1973 74. Howard Grubbs notes potential 1976 football title run.

Houston Southwest Loop College Station, Texas University of Houston Cougars SWC Howard Grubbs

Kennedy Girls Tennis Triumphs 6 1 Over Lion Mar

Kennedy's girls tennis defeated Lion-Mar 6 to 1 at the Kennedy courts. Sue Kruger won the No 1 singles and teamed with Gina Seifert to claim the top doubles. Belle Plaine’s Jefferdy JV also won as the golf team dropped a dual to Belle Plaine.

Kennedy Lion-Mar Kennedy Courts Sue Kruger Gina Seifert Kenne Belle Plaine Jefferdy Sinales Dane Boll Lon Nelisen Belle Pisine Aie Ine Jef Krusenteilent Kyagua Beltiorn Sher Len Meitsen Ui Ale Bi Palmar Ted Bala

Kohawks split doubleheader in 3-2 loss to Wartburg

Cuetulleye edged Worthing 3-2 in an eighth inning run as Ko haws drop the opener 5-1. Wartburg rode Dave Griffin and teammates to a 9-5 win in the second game with Griffin tallying three RBIs. Bob Hogan pitched well for Coe in a separate effort.

Waverly Waverly Mikery Cuetulleye Worthing Kohawks Plath Spencer ‘Thoring Perry Wex Bob Hogan Coe Warburg Dave Griffin Wartburg Jerry Johnson Bob Freeman Ura Thomas Deerhman Hogan L—Deerhman

Area High School Sectionals Sparks Wide Results

Prep sectionals show teams from Albia Breda Decorah Davenport and Madrid advancing. Notable scores include Cedar Rapids West Davenport Calamus Rockwell and Postville results with several districts listed for future rounds. ABA basketball playoffs report Kentucky and Utah square off with Friday and Saturday games noted.

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Kennedy Golf Team Triumphs Over Linn-Mar in Meet

Kennedy High School defeated Linn-Mar 189 to 144 at Twirl Pines on Monday. Medalist Dave Norio shot 85 as Kennedy's junior varsity also won.

Kennedy Lien-Mar Twirl Pines Manday Ag Dave Norio Reserrev Setar Asner Mlineemar Kant Odayst Scott Aura Shion Gentine Orice Evehier

Clemons and Mickelson Named Iowa Grid Captains

Clemons and Geoff Mickelsn were elected Iowa football co captains by the squad. Clemons is a senior defensive back from Piqua Ohio, with 122 unassisted tackles and five fumble recoveries, also handling punt returns.

Clemons Mickelson Iowa TOWA Craig Geoff Mickelsn Frank X. Lanterbur Piqua Ohio Hawkeyes Humboldt Lauterbur Geoff

H L V Girls Win Quad Meet Led By Mile Relay

H L V girls capture a 3 way victory in a quadrangular meet scoring 90 percent as Benton Community edges TEL V for second with Bale and Grinnell in third. Montezuma last. Mickelson earns pre season recognition and is highlighted as a key Hawkeye guard in the text.

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Erickson Hired as VP at Milwaukee Architectural Firm

Joh Erickson, former U.S. Senate contender and basketball coach, is named vice-president of an architectural firm in Milwaukee, signaling a shift from politics and sports to corporate leadership.

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