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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1971

Page

8

Michigan State Leads Illini by One in Big Ten Standings

Michigan State, aiming for its first Big Ten baseball title since 1954, holds a one game lead over Minnesota and Illinois after sweeping Indiana 2-1 and 6-3. Illinois sits 7-2 after a 5-2 win over Purdue in a Sunday makeup. Minnesota split with Wisconsin then beat Northwestern 7-3 and 4-4 to stay in overall pace.

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Parsons Tops South Boston NASCAR Debut Victory

Benny Parsons finally wins on the NASCAR Grand National circuit at South Boston Speedway. He finishes a lap ahead of Richard Petty after Bobby Isaac’s engine failure. Parsons earns 1500 dollars of the 3600 purse in the 100 mile event amid tire troubles for Petty and a strong run by James Hylton.

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St Jude’s Clinch Share of Parish Softball Title

St Jude’s clinched at least a share of the Parish league with a 100 victory over St Matthews. St Pius moved within a half game after routing J 0 20 17, All Saints secured third with 25 17 over St Liximita and St Pat’s beat Joseph’s 18 15.

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Kokolus Kicks 42 Yard Spring Kickoff Highlight

Harry Kokolus, rookie placekicker and punter from Chicago, handled Iowa's kicking in Saturday's spring windup. He made nine extra points and kicked several kickoffs deep, averaging 32 yards on nine punts with a 42 yard punt downed at the one yard line. Defenders are Larry Horton and Charles Podalak.

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Tvdrik Net of 30 Wins at Jones Park

Tvdrik posts a net 30 in Jones Park Men's Asst. competition. Tyraik shoots 4342 for low gross. Other scores include I or Sythe 49 433 Lon Jackson 43 0 83 Bel Louvar 4 12 W4. Rudy Sefults chik 38 Bob Rudd 28 Jerry Danforth 41 Fuze Knight 42. George Gable wins closest to pin No 4. May 16 event will be two ball foursomes.

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Six Sign for All America Tilt

Six more collegians have signed to play in the Coaches All-America football game at Texas Tech. The West side gains Ernie Jennings of the Air Force, a leading receiver with 75 catches for 1,28 yards and 17 scores last season. Joining him are Ronnie Hornsby of Southeast Louisiana, Justin Andrews of Indiana, Wes Chesson of Duke, Mardt of Kentucky, and Budd Lee of LSU on the East roster.

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Drake Signs Pair Of Juco Cagers At Drake

Howard Stacey announced the signing of two junior college players to national letters of intent. The article notes Lee Howe and Lee Mowe as signees amid a broader sports section detailing bowling tournament results and other unrelated names.

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Gym Winners Eye Olympics After AAU Nationals

Report from Kennedy high school shows gymnasts aiming for the 1972 Olympics. Linda Metheny and Roxanne Pierce lead the women in all around with strong showings, joined by Kim Chase and teammates Seresa Fileccio and Kathy Stewart. Takei and several Hawkeyes topped men’s events as school stars eye Tokyo training.

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No Decision for Funk and Stomper in Memorial Coliseum

Dory Funk Jr. defended the U S wrestling title but the final Sunday card ended without a decision amid an erratic clash with The Stomper. Other bouts saw Bob Deigel defeat Benny Tamirez and a draw between Bob Orton and Danny Littlehear, while Rugged Jones and Duddy Austin were also involved.

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