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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1971

Page

27

Iowa Holds Spring Football Scrimmage Finale at Iowa Stadium

Iowa prepares for its spring intrasquad scrimmage at Iowa Stadium with the Black and White squads split. Frank Lauterbur and staff guide keys like Rob Fick, Kyle Skoghan, and Frank Linderman staffing the Black and White units while sidelights note injuries and planned captains. The event marks the final spring showcase before the season opener, with attention to formations, personnel, and coaching assignments.

Iowa Frank Lauterbur Iowa Stadium Lanturbur Hawkeyes Hawkeye Ra Hot Hls Dan Lewis Hob Grodkan Elroy Morand John Jermier Rod McGary Jack Harbaugh Bob Harrison Dave Clement John Wiley Jon Meskinniat Wa Iuillime Wssistants Steve Byabo Harold Roberts Columbus Ohio Ohio State Sepi Rob Fick Kyle Skoghan Frank Linderman

World Series to be played at night under NBC deal

The World Series will be night games starting next year under a four year NBC rights extension through 1975 covering TV and radio. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and NBC announced the pact, with terms not disclosed but likely above 52 million. Players and clubs reacted with cautious comments including Brooks Robinson.

New York Massie Kuhn National Broadcasting System NBC NEC Brooks Robinson Warthuare

J-Hawk Jayvee Beats Wash 4-3 in Narrow Win

J-Hawk Jayvee edged Washington 4-3 as Rasmussen and Batte led the offense with key hits. The Jets, now 4-1 at home, show strong late-game execution and the coach notes flexibility on game timing.

Jafferson High Robinson Washington Earl Weaver Thelday Orioles Mike ‘Rasmussen Oly Babi

Warrior Sophs Top Kennedy in Narrow Track Win

Washington's sophomore track team defeated Kennedy sophomores 85 to 52 on Thursday. Event winners include Wharton, Witwer, Théotzon, and others with notable performances in sprints and vaults as coaches discuss results and future meets.

Washington Kennedy Sophs

Palmer's 37 Pace Belle Plaine Golfers

Belle Plaine high's golf team defeated Waterloo Columbus 16 to 1 at the country club course on Thursday. Bill Palmer led the Belle Plaine squad in a decisive dual match victory, as the locals posted a strong 16 to 1 scoreline at home.

Palmer Belle Plaine Bill Palmer Simi Belle Plaine High Gall Tearm Waterloo Columbus

Postpone Stock Races at Downs in Cedar Rapids

The 1971 stock car season opener at Yawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids was postponed due to rain. Copromoters Jack Hil and Vern Weber said the program will move to next week with seven late model events and three B modifieds. Remaining events and Saturday Uesuagon opener details follow.

Yawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids Jack Hil Vern Weber Greater Iowa Racing Assa Uesuagon Independence Starling

Luther Wins Toth Net In Unequal Tennis Duel

Luther College increased its dual tennis record to 4 0 with a 7 2 win over Macalester College on Thursday. Matches featured players Todd Augault Lewottwish Be iat el Aa and Wayne Mikkelson with several close sets and doubles pairing Frest Palmer Le det Ber.

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Iowa State Names 1971 Football Tri-Captains

Iowa State elects three captains for 1971: Keith Selnweder Dean Carlson and Fay Halin all starters from 1970. Schroeder is a 6 foot 210 pound middle linebacker Carlson a 6 foot 3 inch 220 pound quarterback and Harm a 1-3 225 pound offensive guard.

Iowa State AMES Keith Selnweder Dean Carlson Fay Halin Schroeder Carlson Harm

Mayes In His Prime at 40

In San Francisco an AP report notes Willie Mays, aging star of the Giants, celebrating his 40th birthday with a crowd of well wishers. The veteran outfielder, while his long career winds down, plans to stay in center field with the San Francisco club.

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May’s Hall of Fame bid celebrated at city event

Baseball star Willie Mays spoke at a Baseball Writers Association of America party in San Francisco with figures like Joe DiMaggio and Carl Reiner praising him. Speakers cited his career, Nixon telegram, and Mays’s dedication to fans. Mays noted he is not married and has an adopted son.

Mays Bowie Kuhn National League Charles S. Feeney Giants Horace Stoneham Charlie Pax San Francisco Joseph Aliolo Carl Reiner Baseball Writers Assn. of America Kahn Nixon Feeney Reiner Los Angeles Dodger Wille Mays

Korir Paces Coe Harriers in 106 22 rout of Dubuque

Coe College freshman Kip Korir led a dominant performance scoring in long jump, triple jump, javelin, 440 yard dash and helping two winning relay teams as the Kohawks crushed Dubuque 106 to 22 Wednesday afternoon.

Dubuque Coe Kip Korir Korir Kenya Kohawks Cedar Rapids Gary Benvon Tar Millen Millen Grefe Ken Cerlaon Goo Gary Benson Dennis Litiel Dave Ortann Payate Dunate Ctr Dave Gietenan Himne Dave Gale Ie Win Pantaa Cena Nathoir Ins Pam Mister Myo Mhatlee Win Balers Fur Bill

Angotti Sparks Hawks 5 3 Win Over Canadiens

Chicago defeats Montreal 5 3 to take a 2 0 lead in the best of seven playoff series. Lew Angotti scored two unassisted third period goals and assisted on Wall’s winner as Chicago rallies from a 2 1 deficit. The series shifts to Montreal with Chicago aiming to advance to the Stanley Cup finals.

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Pickett Fires 74 To Lead Luther Swocint Victory

Luther's golfer Pickett shot 74 to lead the team as Pickett captured medalist honors at the Quepla golf course. The Luther squad earned a double-dual win Thursday, with Tutherge's group contributing to the result.

Pickett Luther Grewlte Decora Linnars Quepla Gotf

Takei Dominates at National AAU Gymnastics Meet

Yoshiiaki Takei of Georgia Southern swept the floor and high bar titles at Kennedy High School during the National AAU championships. He performed a standout floor routine and won the event, highlighting Thursday’s action.

Yoshiiaki Takei Georgia Southern Madeike Kennedy High School Takei

Wash Tops Williamsburg in 6 3 Victory Run

Wash tops Williamsburg 6-3 as all runs came in the second. Greg Seyfer and Ron Pexa drew walks, Jim Gray beat out a bunt, Mark Grab plated with a squeeze, and West Kacena drove in another on a triple. Tay Stefane pitched a two hit game for Washington. Williamsburg had two hits from Driscoll.

Washington Williamsburg Jefferson Norway Wash Greg Seyfer Ron Pexa Jim Gray Mark Grab West Kacena Tay Stefane Hitler Tron Pea Driscoll

Kennedy Tops Prairie In Girls Dual Meet

Kennedy’s girls team defeated Prairie 52 in a Thursday dual meet with strong performances from Jansa Py Kath Ry and parish rivals. Prairie won the reserve meet and swimmers and runners from Kennedy posted notable times and placements.

Kennedy Prairie Banded Prairie Binda Jansa Py “Mrudir Daris Rigel Pat Fehlis Aubsiedert Kruol BertsSup Yossi

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