Woman Teaches Auto Racing at Hawkeye Downs
Darby O’Donnell edits Women On Wheels and mentors students at St. Pius X Cedar Rapids in a five week auto racing intro program. She collaborates with local drivers Verlin Haker Arlo Becker and others to bring racing into classrooms and weekly Hawkeye Downs sessions.
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Downs
Women On Wheels
Hawkeye Maelag
News Amnesia
St. Pius X
Cedar
Rapids
Verlin Haker
Arlo Becker
Atkins
Baker
Darrell Dake
Promptlon Dale Gegner
Darby
Karen Lucas poised for state century title and more
Gazelle Prep of the Week honors Linn-Ray sprinter Karen Lucas for shaving a second from her 10 yard time as a Lionette on the Linn-Ray track team. Coach John Melly notes her consistent improvement, district meet looming, with 11.1 in the century and strong relays. Her 12 imponer notables and state prospects anchor a standout season.
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Karen Lucas
Yash
Linn-Ray
Gazelle Prep
Karen
Lionette
John Melly
Te Marion
Kennedy
Kingston Stadium
Rhonda Gerber
Drake
Heitz
I-M
Collins
Debbie Carroll
Miss Carroll
H-L-V
Christel Brown
Grestwood
Faye Perkins
Lionettes
Atalle
Woodbine
Meitz
Teitz
Bob Karen
Crampton Tops Money List After 3rd Win
New York AP report notes Crampton's third win boosts him atop the money list as Lee Trevino battles injury and several players like Funseth Dickson Mile finish in the top ten with earnings ranging from mid sixty thousands to over seventy thousand dollars.
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Crampton
New York
Lee “Trevino
Lanny
Rod Funseth
Bob Division
Dickson
Johnny Mile Crampton
Homero Blencas
Jack Nicklaus
Bud Allin
Pro athletes shown in scattered world sports moves
Multiple teams and athletes are involved in moves and contracts across football baseball basketball golf and hockey. Willig Buchanan challenges Bob Hayes in a 40 yard dash at the San Diego Pro Track Classic on May 19. Various signings hires and trades include Steve Ferrughetti to the Saints with possible lineup impact, Joe Ramsey and Jaime Fillol noted in coaching and Davis Cup events, and Gary Melicharal joining the Suns.
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Ben Bay
Willig Buchanan
Dallas
Bob Hayes
San Diego
Indy Practice Cut by Rain at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Rain and a spin by John Mahler slowed Indianapolis practice as the track closed early. Mahler from Bellendorf Iowa spun near turn three without wall contact while Mark Donohue led the 13 drivers with the fastest speed of 184.011 mph on the 244 mile oval.
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Indianapolis
Ind
UPI
John Mahler
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Mahler
Bellendorf
Iowa
Eagle
Thule
Mark Donohue
Newtown Square
Mexico to host US Davis Cup ties this Thursday
The United States Davis Cup team will play Mexico in a three day tie set to begin Thursday afternoon in Mexico City. Matches run Friday through Sunday with teams aiming for the knockout rounds.
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Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Bettendorf Leads MVC Tennis Standings and Golf Mayhem
Bettendorf tops the Mississippi Valley Conference tennis standings after beating Cedar Rapids Jefferson. Iowa City West and Dubuque Senior share second, followed by C.J. Washington, Kennedy, and Jeff G.R. in tennis. In MVC West golf, Washington's Tilden and Jeff’s Run Carney tied near the lead while Kennedy’s Corky Ek led as medalist with 30 over four rounds. Clinton won East division and Hempstead’s John Miller shot 30 over five rounds.
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Bettendorf
Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Bulldogs
Iowa City West
Dubuque
C.J. Washington
Kennedy
Jeff
G.R
Wash
Corky Ek
Dir Tilden
Run Carney
Jiy
Clinton
Land Hempstead
John Miller
Ypsilanti Little League drops Carolyn King from roster
In a private meeting, Ypsilanti Little League managers dropped Carolyn King from the roster, aiming to pursue a court fight for reinstatement. League rule bars girls from participation, citing Regulation 4 Paragraph 1. Nine of 40 voters supported reinstating Carolyn, 23 voted to drop her, with others abstaining or unavailable.
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Ypsilantil
Mich
Ypsilanti
Carolyn King
Carolyn
Hob Taylor
Lite League
Suihamsport
B. Stanton
Jackson
Stanton
Taylor
Marion Marathon Won By Amana's Dick Edler
Dick Edler of Amana won the Marion Post 298 marathon on the 0 mile course in 3 minutes 6 seconds. Six contestants finished under six minutes. Other winners included Bill Slubstad in over 38, Ron Sima in high school, Noel Smith in junior high and Rick Law in the Brade school class. Major Opens Delayed Again At Ellis Park the start of the Major Open league softball season was postponed for a second straight night. If weather allows, opening time is 8 15 pm Tuesday with Pilcher Auto Rebuilders vs Eastside Maidyville. Monday's Tronworkers Joons Brothus game rescheduled for Wednesday May Hi.
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Dick Edler
Amana
Marion
Aelion
Ellis Park
Pilcher Auto Rebuilders
Eastside
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Canale
Hawkeye Downs
Vern Weber
Dubuque Speedway
Weber
Carl Hansen
Dike
Glen Martin
Independence
Tid Sanger
Nake
Elkhart Lake
Wis
Lucas
Mike Sialsky
Gazelle Sports
Honoragle
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Mark Murdock
Rugis
Bree Reeder
Williams
Burg
Guy Stoecker
Jett
Norway
Tregis
Kenney
Chris Cavanaugh
Keith Tharp
Prairie
Jon Maveig
Marlon
Glen Zenor
Canly Ogden
Sheri Jones
Feit
Mike Mortland
Jeffs
Corky Bk
Ron Carney
Jefferson
Jim Tilden
Carol Pence
Dave Bornacki
Rick Kellsmith
LaSalle
Marty Mines
Jeff Iaana
Ginger Vor Lackum
Iowa City
Sue Kruger
Jwiy Jansa
Wat
Columbus
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Welch - Donovan Hepundalites Insurance
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Ras
Troumes
Charles Shed
St. Louis
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Charles Calla
St. Louis Blues
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Georgia
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San Virgo
ABA
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Letty Driesell
Maryland
Joe Ramsey
Kansas State
Chile
Jaime Fillol
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Phoenix Suns
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Roger Flaney
New York Jets
St. Louis Cardinals
Vern Hinerson
Graham McRae
New Zealand
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STP
WBA
Tamp Dimmy Ellis
George L’oreman
AL Ta
Buck” Dasyson
West Virginia State
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Cin‘nati Group
World Hockey Assny
Chuck Catto
Bob
Hayes
Indy
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Clayt
E Ave. NW
Jettarson
Muscatine
Sevier
Washinsion
Kennedy Joe Roitandort
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Orerof
Galden
Pilid
Nathaniel Tavern
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