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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1971

Page

2

Decorah and North Out Of Tourney

Decorah and North out of tourney as Turkey Valley and New Hampton win semifinal games. Turkey Valley pitcher Jerry Winter hit a leadoff home run and pitched a two hitter with seven strikeouts as they defeated Decorah 8 to 1. New Hampton benefited from nine West Union errors to beat West Union North 11 to 4. Winter, Klimesh, and Kuehner headline Turkey Valley’s win. Weigle drove in two for New Hampton. Turkey Valley and New Hampton meet in the final Wednesday.

Decorah Turkey Valley New Hampton Jerry Winter West Union North Winter Lyle Klimesh al Kuehner West Union Weigle Sersland Anderson Lynch Finholt Klimesh W—Winter Gr—Tv

Oelwein S H and Sacred Heart Reach Baseball Finals

Central ousted West Central 6 2 while Sacred Heart defeated Garnaville 11 4 to advance to the finals. Gossman Kuehl Struve Petratz and Zaruba Kane Rodenberg Priem listed in scoring lines for the semifinal games.

Elkader Central Sacred Heart of Oelwein West Central Sacred Heart Garnaville Centra Gossman Kuehl Thde Struve Petratz Oelwein S.H Zaruba Kane Bill Rodenberg Priem

North Tama Advances To Sectional Final After 5 3 Win

North Tama edged St. John's of Independence 5 3 in semifinal sectional baseball action. They advance to meet Columbus of Waterloo for the title on Wednesday after Columbus defeated LaPorte City 7 3.

Dysart North Tama St. John’s of Independence Columbus Waterloo LaPorte City Ind St. John’s Casey Hosch Cassavka Dedic Wat Peachee Techlenberg Runyon Coffin Thissen Suhr

Williamsburg and Norway Reach State Baseball Finals

Williamsburg and Norway earned state sectional finals berths with semifinal wins on Monday. Norway defeated Benton Community 8 to 8 in a pitching duel led by Steve Stumpff with two RBIs from Bill Stramer, while Williamsburg shut out Shellsburg 4 to 0 behind Zen Miller and John Schulz two-hit effort.

Norway Williamsburg Benton Community Shellsburg Bill Stramer Steve Stumpff Zen Miller John Schulz

Upper Iowa and Iowa Baseball Games Postponed by Rain

Iowa City officials report a scheduled twin bill between Upper Iowa University and the University of Iowa was postponed due to rain. The games are rescheduled for 2 p.m. next Monday at the same site.

Iowa City Upper Iowa University of Iowa

Prairie Golfers Fall to South Tama at Jones Park

South Tama defeated Prairie in a golf meet at Jones Park on Monday by 167 to 172. Medalist was Bob Schrack of South Tama with 40. South Tama scorers: Schrack 40, Pasterino 41, Neil 42, Shayer 44. Prairie scorers: Turner 41, Reed 42, Dubon 43, Wilson 46.

South Tama South Tama Prairie Jones Park Bob Schrack John Pasterino Jack Neil Bob Shayer Duane Turner Don Reed Dan Dubon Jim Wilson

Iowa State Gymnasts Favored at AAU Meet Led by Simmons

Iowa State, led by Brent Simmons, seeks its fifth major title at the 1971 National AAU meet at Kennedy High School. Simmons, NCAA champion in two events and 1971 Nissen Award recipient, headlines a squad also featuring Russ Hoffman. Sessions run Friday and Saturday with public attendance and tickets available at local outlets.

Brent Simmons Iowa State Kennedy High School Ed Gagnier Simmons Nissen Russ Hoffman Kennedy Eby’s Armstrong’s Sporting Goods Nissen Corporation

Ackerman Stars as Kirkwood Knocks Off Keokuk in Sub-regional Opener

Kirkwood Community CollegeBeat Keokuk Junior College 10 to 5 at Jones Park in the first round of the sub regional. Ackerman pitched all nine innings with 10 strikeouts and no walks while contributing three singles and three RBIs. Lee Simon added a two run homer and Steve Butz drove in two runs with a third inning double. Dirk Dunbar led Keokuk with two hits and an RBI. Kirkwood advances to the double elimination round at Norway Saturday.

Les Ackerman Kirkwood Community College Keokuk Junior College Jones Park Kirkwood Norway Ackerman Lee Simon Steve Butz Don Jacobson Roger Boddicker Dirk Dunbar Cedar Rapids

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

The Sugar Bowl agreed to move its kickoff from noon to 11 a.m. to boost television exposure. The change places the Sugar Bowl two hours before the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on New Year's Day.

New Orleans Dallas

Burlington Hurler Sets Midwest Record in Two Games

Dennis Myers of Burlington struck out 18 Quincy batters in a 5-3 win over the Cubs to run his season total to 35, breaking the two game Midwest league mark of 34 set by Evan Killeen in 1962. Myers earlier struck out 17 Decatur batters in his season opener.

Burlington UPI Dennis Myers Myers Evan Killeen Quincy Bees Cubs Decatur

Jeff Golf Team Loses to Belle Plaine

Belle Plaine holds off Jeff in a dual meet 161 to 180 led by medalist Lon Neilsen with 37. Jeff’s junior varsity wins 199 to 208. Belle Plaine’s lineup includes Lon Neilsen 37 and teammates 38s and 43s with final scores listed.

Jeff Belle Plaine Jefferson Lon Neilsen Bill Palmer Ted Sent Steve Haerther Bruce Wilson Gary Reid Tom Schamberger

Kennedy Golf Team Beats Linn-Mar In Dual Meet

Kennedy golfers defeat Linn-Mar 149 to 169 at Twin Pines. Medalist Dave Norton shoots 35. Kennedy varsity final scores: Norton 35, Randy cw 36, Roger Perry 39, Mark Waaner 39. Linn-Mar top scorers Otley 38, Kieckhaefer 43, Gehring 44.

Kennedy Linn-Mar Twin Pines Dave Norton

Don Lindsay wins Jacobson Open at Indian Creek by one stroke

Burlington club pro Don Lindsay shot 68 to win the Jacobson Open at Indian Creek, finishing one ahead of Grinnell amateur John Allen. J D Turner of Iowa City and Al Huestis of Clinton tied for third with 70s, Cedar Rapids’ Pat Hawkins tied for sixth with 72, and flight winners included Bob Mitchell, Frank Forsythe, Dr. McDermott, and Archie Ryan with scores ranging from 78 to 95.

Don Lindsay Burlington Indian Creek Lindsay Grinnell John Allen J. D. Turner Iowa City al Huestis Clinton Cedar Rapids Pat Hawkins Bob Mitchell Marion Frank Forsythe C.R Dr. McDermott Archie Ryan al Bailey Chicago Mike Hogan Dubuque George Schimek Gary Lockie Davenport Larry Lowrey Keokuk Pete Jacobs Bob Pyle Ottumwa Bob Stapple Bob Higgins Jack Webb Des Moines Glen Kerres Andy Schmneler

Eagles Lose QB Barton to Toronto Argonauts

Philadelphia traded for Barton hoping he would be their top quarterback but he did not report. He instead signed a four year deal with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League after flying in from Hawaii.

Toronto Philadelphia Eagles National Football League Greg Barton Toronto Argonauts Barton Detroit Eagles Lions Norm Snead Minnesota Philadelphia Hawaii The Argonauts Canadian Football League

Houston Joins Southwest Conference Expansion

COLLEGE STATION Texas AP The Southwest Conference accepts the University of Houston as the ninth member. Houston will not compete for the football crown until 1976 but will play for the basketball title in 1975 6 and field teams in other sports for 1973 4. The conference executive secretary Howard Grubbs expresses optimism about a 1976 football championship bid.

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

Kennedy Girls Netters Top Linn-Mar 6 1

Kennedy girls tennis defeated Linn-Mar 6-1 at Kennedy courts led by Sue Kruger at No 1 singles and Kruger-Seifert in top doubles. Kennedy junior varsity also won 6-1 with Kruger-Seifert taking 10-4 in doubles.

Kennedy Linn-Mar Kennedy Courts Sue Kruger Gina Seifert Sally Sharbo Rita Delhorn Jane Boltz Robin Drago Pat Fehlig Annette Schwartz Becky Sinespie Diane Wagner Kruger-Seifert Delhorn-Sharbo Drago - Schwartz Gillaspie-Fehlig

Balk Call Sparks Mets Win In 11th At Shea

Mets beat Cubs 3-2 in 11th as Agee delivers pinch single after balk dispute. Schnedler? Santo argues with umpire Steiner over time call as McGraw balk claim splits Chicago. In other action, Phillies edge Cardinals 3-2 with Bowa's eighth inning two RBI single.

Chicago Cubs New York Mets Tommie Agee Leo Durocher Chicago Phillies Cardinals Larry Bowa

Coe Splits At Wartburg In Iowa Doubleheader

Coe College earns 3-2 win in the second game after Wartburg takes the opener 10-5. Mike Plahm's eighth inning RBI capped the rally, while Bob Hogan pitched 7 innings for Coe to improve to 3-2. Wartburg outhit Coe 13-9 led by Dave Griffin with three RBIs.

Waverly Mike Plahm Coe College Wartburg Kohawks Plahm Spencer Thomas Perry Wex Bob Hogan Coe Dave Griffin Jerry Johnson Bob Freeman

Prep Sectionals Roundup Sparks Several Early Upsets

In first round action Albia defeated Fremont 15 to 0 in five innings. St John’s of Bancroft beat Wool-Crystal Lake 10 to 0. Jeffs of Lisbon routed Regis 11 to 0. Turkey Valley 8 Decorah 4. North Tama beat St Johns Independents 5 to 3. Many more results listed with teams across Iowa in the prep sectionals. Utah tops Kentucky in ABA playoffs as series opens.

ALBIA Fremont Bancroft St. John’s Ban Wool-Crystal Lake Breda Lytton St. Bernard Cedar Rapids Wash Lisbon Jeff Regis Council Bluffs C.B. Jefferson C.B. Lincoln Davenport West Davenport Calamus Central Davenport London Decorah Turkey Valley New Hampton North W.U Dysart North Tama St. Johns Inde Columbus

Clemons and Mickelson Named Iowa Football Captains

Iowa City Iowa Craig Clemons and Geoff Mickelson were elected Iowa's 1971 football co captains by the squad. Clemons a senior corner back has 122 unassisted tackles and five interceptions while Mickelson a senior guard is a key Hawkeye blocker. Coach Frank X Lauterbur praised their leadership and roles on the team.

Iowa City Craig Clemons Geoff Mickelson Iowa Frank X. Lauterbur Clemons Piqua Ohio Mickelson Hawkeyes Humboldt Lauterbur Craig Geoff

H L V Girls Win Quadrangular Track Meet in Close Finish

H L V tops Benton Community Grinnell and Montezuma to 902 points in a close quadrangular girls meet. Final events decided Benton’s runner-up with 85 percent, Grinnell 51, Montezuma 35.

Victor H-L-V Benton Community Grinnell Montezuma

Erickson named VP at architectural firm after Senate bid

Milwaukee AP reports John Erickson former basketball coach who lost a U S Senate race last year has been hired as vice president of an architectural firm in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee John Erickson U.S. Senate

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