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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1972

Page

19

Bruins Win Stanley Cup Series in Sixth over Rangers

The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Rangers in six games to capture the Stanley Cup, with Bobby Orr and Johnny Bucyk starring. Coach Tom Johnson praised the turnarounds and Gerry Cheevers’ goalkeeping as pivotal, while Rangers coach Emile Francis acknowledged Boston’s power play edge.

Boston Tom Johnson Orr Gerry Cheevers Asa New York Emile Francis

Bruins capture NHL title as Bucyk lifts Cup at MSG

Johnny Bucyk of the Boston Bruins skated with the Stanley Cup around Madison Square Garden after the Bruins defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 to win the NHL championship in six games.

New York Nat Wah Art Skov Orr Bob Igrin Boston Bruins Johnny Bucyk New York Rangers Madison Square Garden National Hock Hockey Club Clarence Campbell Maice Bucyk Boston Bruins

Kennedy Sophs Defeat Jeff 6-1

Kennedy high's sophomore baseball team defeated Jefferson 6-1 on Thursday. Matt Dunbar and John Pinkney each had two hits to pace the Kennedy offense as their record moved to 4-1 while Jefferson fell to 2-3.

Matt Dunbar John Pinckney Kennedy High Jefferson Kennedy Jeff Hae Aee Ginmans Gale Monk

Benton Boys, Deb Croft Dominate District Meet

Benton Community scored 63 points to outpace Belle Plaine and other foes in a district girls track event here Thursday. Deb Croft of Belle Plaine led the standouts with titles in the 100, 220, and long jump, as Cedar Rapids Kennedy placed eighth with 17 points. The meet featured multiple relay wins for Benton and Lin County teams, with top performers including Tracy Heisch, Diane Stone, and Jean Brothae among others.

Maquoketa Benton Bee Plaine Deb Croft Belle Plaine Cedar Rapids T. Murphy Lincoln Thompson Banton Mann cRorineast Hie Eae Belle’ Plaines Mursiyus Lincolins

Williamsburg Dominates Relay Events To Win District Title

Williamsburg High clinched the district girls track championship with 66 points, edging Cardinal of Eldon with 48. Winners claimed shuttle hurdle, shuttle and mile relay titles, while placing second in distance medley, 440, and relay events. notable individual champions included Kathy Ewing in shot put Janet Story in long jump and Marilyn Schmitz in discus.

Williamsburg Cardinal of Eldon Will Iver Ig Linda Amliss West Union North High Hhad Turkey Valley North Kathy Ewing Janet Story Marilyn Schmitz

wrong willie stars in new york at shea stadium

Dodgers beat Mets 6-4 in the night portion of a day night doubleheader after Mets won the opener 2-1 Willie Crawford homered twice and tripled for Los Angeles while Willie Mays arrived at Shea during the first game Ed Kranepool hit a homer for New York Crawford delivered the deciding blow with a two run double in the seventh.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Sports New York Mets Willie Mays Wiliie Shea Stadium Willie Crawford Los Angeles Dodgers Mets San Francisco Giants Montreal Philadelphia San Diego St Louis Houston Texas Baltimore Boston California Willie—Mays Shea Tom Seaver Danny Frisella Ed Kranepool Willie—Crawford Willie—Davis Jim McAndrew Crawford Tommy John Billy Grabarkewicz Chris Cannizzaro Bobby Valentine Bill Russell Chuck Taylor New York Giants Steve Renko Tom Walker Expos Ron Bryant Alan Gallagher Davel' Rader Bryant RBI

Crampton Salvages Share of Colonial Top

Fort Worth Texas AP reports Bruce Crampton salvaged a par on the final hole to share the first round lead at the Colonial National Invitation Golf Tournament, tying Texan Fred Marti at seven under. Marti, winless in nine years on tour, had one of his best rounds with a 66.

Australia Jake Texas Crampton Marti Fred Marti Orn Sizemore ex-Astros Marty Martinez University of Houston Bobby Mitchell John Miller Charles Coody Lee Elder Miller Barbera Jerry Heard Thompson

McKinley Ninth Graders Edge Roosevelt in Narrow Victory

Randy Redlinger delivered a two run single in the bottom of the fifth, propelling McKinley’s ninth grade baseball team to a 4-2 win over Roosevelt at McKinley. Roosevelt scored twice but could not overtake the hosts.

Randy Redlinger McKinley Roosevelt McKinier

Winthrop BGM Dominate District Girls Track Meet

Winthrop BGM of Brooklyn piled up an easy victory by 8 percentage points in a district girls track meet on Thursday night. Independence took second with 36 points. Linn Mar finished sixth as Karen Lucas won both the 100 and 220 yard titles for Cedar Rapids Washington.

Winthrop Brooklyn Independence Linn Mar Karen Lucas Cedar Rapids Washington

Walton Among 25 Arrested in UCLA Protest

LOS ANGELES AP Bill Walton star center of UCLA was among about 25 people arrested Thursday during an antiwar protest on the UCLA campus. Walton refused orders to disperse from Murphy Hall and was placed in a paddy wagon. He had led UCLA to a 300 season and an NCAA championship.

UCLA Bill Walton Los Angeles Walton U.S Murphy Hall Bruins

Prairie Wins 8th and 7th Grade Track Meets

Prairie swept both junior high meets against Springville. The eighth grade team won 72 to 18 while the seventh grade team finished 46 to 5. Strong performances from Prairie runners and field participants led to a decisive pair of victories.

Prairie Springville Hawks Seaee Westrort Tena Ieee Sian Vole Valli—Van Nites PT

Langhurst Rolls In Opener 14-5

Langhurst Motors of Cedar Rapids roared to a 14-5 victory over Davenport Queens in the Wortten's Fast-Pitch opener. Paulette Maas fueled the offense with three doubles and a triple, Carol Kudina lifted three triples, Sandy Brecht added three doubles, and pitcher Reta Teckiebberg collected three hits.

Daugherty Quits as Indian Hills Director

Centerville AP reports Pat Daugherty athletic director at Indian Hills Community College will resign to return to full time teaching next fall. Daugherty also coaches the college baseball team ranked 10th nationally by the NJCAA. Jim Spry will succeed him as athletic director after serving as assistant football coach and housing director since 1969.

Centerville Pat Daugherty Indianas Community College Venice Daugherty Ithe Indian Hills National Junior College Athletic Association Jim Spry

St George demolishes Mar Mac 20 0 in Bi State game

Lansing notes St George exploded for 13 runs in the fourth inning to defeat Mar Mac 20 0. St George improves to 2 0 in the season and 6 0 in league play. Jay Darling hit four homers and a double with five RBIs, while Bob Heiderscheit added two doubles and a triple with three RBIs. John Jangula contributed two doubles and a single with three RBIs.

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Ellsworth's Hardin Earns Olympic Bid

Hutchinson Kansas AP reports Ellsworth college student Bernard Hardin a 68 forward is among eight NICAA players to seek berths on the U S Olympic team. The group invited to camp at the U S Air Force Academy Colorado Springs aims for the third annual training camp and selection.

Hutchinson Kan National Junior College Athletic Agsn Ellsworth College Bernard Hardin Town Falls NICAA U. S. Air Force Academy Colorado Springs

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