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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

12 May 1979

Page 11

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1979

Page

11

Rugby club blends farming life with hardy play in Iowa

Pat Tekippe and teammates from Turkey River Hounds Rugby Club come from Festina, Calmar, Decorah, and surrounding towns. The article details rugby basics, scoring, and play style, noting Harpo Tekippe as coach and the postgame home party tradition. It also highlights the diverse local origins of players and the camaraderie that defines the sport.

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Postville Roman Florence Ekippe Calmar Pat Loras College Dubuque Iowa State University Turkey River Hounds Festina Carleton College Harpo) Tekippe Rugby College England United States Iowa Harpo East Iowa Decorah Fort Atkinson Waukon Ames Charles City Mabel Minn ISU Milwaukee Turkey Valley Jayneee Tekippe Jane Bill Kuennen Ossian Carleton Linus Luzum Stan Moellers Iowa State Story City Twin Pete
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Wapsi River Canoe Race Set for June 3

The sixth annual Great Wapsipinicon Canoe Race will run nine miles from Independence to Quasqueton on Sunday June 3 starting at 9 a.m. Lions Club sponsor Dave Brace says nine classes award first and second plaques. Proceeds benefit Independence Lions Club projects.

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Independence Quasqueton Independence Lions Club Dave Brace Brace
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Cedar Rapids Jaycees to Host Junior Track Meet May 19

Cedar Rapids Jaycees sponsor a free junior track meet for fourth to sixth graders at McKinley Junior High on May 19. Registration starts 8:30 a.m. for boys and 12:30 p.m. for girls with events at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Three events per student include 60 yard dash 240 yard shuttle and broad or high jump.

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Cedar Rapids Area McKinley Junior High School 10Th St. SE The Cedar Rapids
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First Place Winners Highlight Sunday Competition

Winners announced Sunday May 6 include Julie Shay Cedar Rapids on Reika in junior poles and barrels with jumping figure 8. Bev LeGrand Cedar Rapids on Chesty's Sugar Gal in open poles and speed. Bennie Wolfe Palo on Trouble in open barrels.

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Julie Shay Cedar Rapids Reka Bev LeGrand Bennie Wolfe Palo Steve Riley Swisher Dusty
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Day camps at Salvation Army for youth ages 6 to 11

The Salvation Army Community Center will host two 10 week day camps from June 11 to August 17 for 6 to 11 year olds. Camps run 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. with supervised recreation and education and lunch provided at 1000 C Ave NW. First 25 registrants per five week session. Registration forms available at the center or mailed on request by calling 364 2273.

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Salvation Army Community Center C Ave Salvation Army
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Maxine DeGarmo Free Lance Harpo Marx Ruggers Pete Tekippe Bob Rausch Hooker Harpo Tekippe Bong Kulish Mike Lechtenberg Parade Iowa City Rai Ae Vth Miia Wied Ist Ave 33Rd Ave Jaycees Plan Jaycee Dick Halbert Halbert Jaycee Office Rimrock Riders Parade Magazine Athena North Towne Lane Zales Tssue Zales the Diamond Lindale Mall
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