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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1973
Page
7
In the Colonial, Weiskopf won the tournament with a final 1 under par 276 after Bruce Crampton faltered with a double bogey six on the last hole. Weiskopf collected a $40,000 prize as Crampton faded behind him on a folding chair backdrop.
Weiskopf and Crampton battled on a perfect day as the final round began with no rain or wind. Crampton, leading early, birdied the 10th to tie for second at 277 with both players earning 13 075. Weiskopf overtook him at the 3rd hole, while Grampson faltered at the 4th after hitting a tree on his second shot. Boros finished tied for fourth at 278, earning 7 050, and Boros wrapped with 1 8 0.
Astros win fifth straight 11 to 5 over Wisconsin Rapids as Rafael Taliss and Neil Rasmussen lead with two hits each. Randy Mims struggled but Willigan relieved, while Art Garnier and Garbner contributed key doubles. Clinton started ill, Luis Sanchez tabbed to mound later, boosting Cedar Rapids to 9-5 season mark.
Fragmented standings show Chicago leading the National League with several teams including Cleveland, Oakland, Texas, and New York in pursuit. Sunday results list varied scores across multiple cities while Monday schedules hint at continued interleague play and weather affected delays.
UNI clinched its second straight North Central Conference team title as Noriherd Jowa and partner won two of three doubles matches. Cedar Rapids duo Larry Jacobsen and Randy Krosel won No 2 doubles 6-0 6-4, while Bob Aneres and Bob McCapinny won the No 3 doubles 9 (6 3) over Bradt Sabeewedel and Steve Somerville.
Indianapolis based AP report notes Ben Kunzman of Eagle City and Lee Kunzman of Guttenberg posted strong speeds amid a weekend of practice and time trials for the 67th Indy 500. Johnny Rutherford led Friday’s speeds. 43 drivers qualified as the field nears completion for the May 26 race.
John Martin kneels in a prayer during Sunday practice at the speedway as he moves into his final four qualifying laps. He secures a spot in the 500 mile classic with a 174.384 clocking.
In a controversial Sunday match at Wimbledon style event, Bobby Riggs, 35 years older than his challenger, battled Billie Jean King amid heavy public scrutiny. Riggs praised her play later saying the pressure mounted but he would dedicate himself to women's tennis, while King defended her performance and the sport’s evolving balance of power.
The Minnesota Vikings announced the trades of quarterback Lonnie Warwick and backup Lee. Warwick, released by the team, is set to join the Adriandeans in a new deal. In exchange, the Vikings receive quarterback Bol Berry and Atlanta's first round draft choice.
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