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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1976

Page

7

Rookie Schuppan In Indy's 6th Row

MIKE MOSLEY, who retired last August but returned to racing in March, led second-dee qualifying Sunday for the Indianapolis 30. Vern Schuppan became the first rookie to qualify with a 142.011, securing a sixth-row start. Bobby Unser followed Mosley with a 187.520 while Maley posted 187.599 for a fourth-row spot.

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Connors Wins King Classic in Tennis Showdown

Jim Connors defeated Ken Rosewall to capture the Alan King Tennis Classic prize of 150000 dollars on Sunday. Wojtek Yabak edged Manuel Orantes to win the British Isles courts event. Hungary swept Egypt in Davis Cup play. Satterfield and Simmons co champion in US international shooting in St Louis after a four way tie broke 292 of 300. Yankees traded Larry Gura to Royals for Fran Healy. Michigan captured the Big Ten tennis title. Michigan State won Women's College Softball World Series. Iowa coach Lute Olson seeks a new Hawkeye arena amid funding questions.

Jimmy Connors Ken Rosewall Alan King Wojtek Yabak Manual Orantes Hungary Egypt John Satterfield Brad Simmons St. Louis NEW York Yankees Larry Gura Kansas City Royals Fran Healy Healy Royals Buck Martinez Michigan Ohio State Wisconsin Michigan State IOWA Lute Olson Hawkeye Iowa City Subjéet Ly Olson Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network Roy Carver Muscatine University of State Board of Regents University of Iowa Regents Tawa

Suns reach NBA finals with 94 86 win over Warriors

Phoenix used tough defense to hold Golden State to 82 shots under average as Garfield Heard Paul Westphal and rookie Alvan Adams led a 94 86 victory to claim the Western Conference title. Adams had 20 rebounds while Rick Barry and Phil Smith led the Warriors with 32 and 14 points respectively in a cold shooting night. The Suns advance to face the Eastern champ in the NBA finals.

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Doc Hunter Classic Postponed To May 25 At Hawkeye Downe

The Doc Hunter Classic is delayed a week to Tuesday night May 25 at Hawkeye Downe due to heavy weekend rain. Alowa Fair board president Jos Hiladky says the stuck car race was postponed since the track cannot be kept in top condition. Rain began Friday night after the usual races and the Hawkeye Downe track was remodeled this year with improvements.

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Cedar Rapids archers win 15 titles at Silver Broidhead tourney

Cedar Rapids archers led by Larry King won 15 crowns at Endersfield in the Westonian Archers twoiet annual Silver Birthday tournament weekend. Winners included Chad Zody and Steve Morstad in class A and B boys freestyle with 198 and 270 points respectively, plus multiple youth and girls divisions with top scores noted for Tammy Briney Diane Mason and others. Syracuse coach Andrew Jugan to lead track and cross country at Syracuse University after leaving Holy Cross Calester.

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Crazy Kick Lifts Trevino To Colonial Victory In Texas

Lee Trevino overcame a three stroke lead with a clutch birdie and a bold finish at the Colonial National Invitational to win by one stroke over Mike Morley. Trevino tied for the lead late, then sealed the win with a decisive putt and celebrated with his team and supporters. Morley finished runner-up as Trevino claimed his first Texas title and $40,000.

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Rain Stops Giants Return Home After Weekend Postponement

Rainshowers postponed a scheduled doubleheader at Memorial Stadium Sunday between Cedar Rapids Giants and Appleton Foxes. The Giants will play single games at Dubuque Monday and Tuesday night, then return home to meet the Packers at 2:30 pm Wednesday and Thursday. The week ends with a three game swing at Burlington and home next week versus Waterloo and Clinton.

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Silas Lifts Celtics To 99 94 Victory In Game Five

Celtics edge Cavaliers 99 94 to take 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference final. Paul Silas tipped in a late rebound with 24 seconds left for the decisive basket. Key players include Dave Cowens 28, Charlie Scott 22, Don Nelson 12, Nate Thurmond ejected for Cleveland, Havlicek returns from injury. Coach changes and tense bench scenes frame a tight playoff clash.

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Giants Waste Hit Power In Four Game Set

Cedar Rapids Giants struggled to capitalize on chances, winning one game while scoring just six runs across a four game homestand. Stars Yurak Hoyne Barrion and Woodbrey led batting in a week riddled by walks and wild pitches. Pitching posted a 3.14 ERA despite control issues, as 36 runners stranded and 139 hits allowed in 172 innings.

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