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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1972

Page

16

Palmer watch loss and Maxwell leads in Memphis Open

Arnold Palmer misplaced a $1,200 wristwatch during the Danny Thomas Memphis Open. Billy Maxwell moved into a share of the lead after a three under par 69 as several players withdrew in the first round. Trevino, Coody, Sanders, and Stockton were among contenders in the $175,000 event at Colonial and Shelby fronts.

Memphis Tenn Arnold Palmer Billy Maxwell JC. Surad Palyer Gibby Gilbert Hubert Pliy Trevino Ralz Charles Coody Palmer

Malloy Believed Car Was Stable Even At 190 MPH

Indianapolis AP report confirms Jim Malloy died after a practice crash at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway amid looming May 27 Indy 500 preparations. The 36 year old veteran left three children and a wife, with colleagues and rivals mourning his loss as a skilled driver and gentleman.

Malloy Indianapolis Jim Malloy

Jeff Girls Defeat Mascaline Golfers

Jeff Girls defeat Mascaline team 231 to 205 at Lanes Park on Thursday. Sue Thompson of Elm Wiig medalist with 54.

Jeff Girls Mascaline Alelferson

Midwest Meet At iLuther Draws Early Entries

The Midwest meet attracts entrants from several colleges including Lineal University of M and others such as Hamline Macalester Central Willian Pann Wartburg and Jefferson. The event, tied to old Midwest regional qualifiers, highlights sprinting lines and student athletes from multiple campuses.

University of M Midwest Tincoln Tems Hauther

Decorah to meet Davenport Central in State Meet opener

plans for the state spring high school baseball tournament were announced Friday Decorah, the El kader district winner, draws Davenport Central in the first round at Mason City on May 30 with Waterloo Columbus vs Mason City also on the same day If Decorah wins the final will be May 30 otherwise it moves to June 1 due to Davenport graduation ceremonies May 31

Decorah Elkader Davenport Central Waterloo Columbus Mason City Davenport

Sailors blank Benton 5 1 to reach state tourney

Waterloo Columbus right-hander Doug Coffin fired a one hitter with 15 strikeouts to lead the Sailors to a 5-1 victory over Benton Community Thursday. Coffin walked three, Ball hit a three run homer in the third, and Benton's lone hit came on a Tom Wessling double.

Fraebr Doug Coffin Waterloo Columbus Benton Community Coffin Sailors Steve Ball Tom Wessling Benton Bent Wessling Walter

Stumpff Leads Norway Past Jefferson I L With Five Runs

Norway high senior Steve Stumpff hit two home runs and a double to pace a 10-hit attack in a 5 1 victory over Cedar Rapids Jefferson I L. Freshman Mike Boddicker earned the win pitching all nine innings with ten strikeouts and two walks. Jefferson managed one run in the fourth on a Mefford single, balk, Jeff Fleck single and an infield error.

Norway Steve Stumpff Norway High Cedar Rapids Jefferson I-L Stumpff Mike Boddicker Stumpi Steve Boddicker Jefferson Rod Mefford Q Balk Jeff Fleck Mefford Jeff Ar ‘Postr Semuite Sethe

J Burt Smith Named MSU A D

J Burt Smith was named Michigan State athletic director effective immediately with unanimous board approval. He moves from assistant and acting director to the top post at a salary of 27000 dollars annually. The appointment followed a recommendation by executive vice president Jack Breslin and the concurrence of University President Clifton R Wharton Jr.

Valley Downs S. Winneshiek Seeciat to The Gazette

Amana handed Iowa City Regina a 3-1 baseball defeat here Thursday as Harold Miller tossed a liner, fanning eight. Amana moves to 5-2. Jene Winneshiek hit a single in the early clash and Larry Novak went 4-for-4 with a two run double and a two run single.

Gazette Elgin — Valley High South Winneshiek Kim Demmermuth Srun Larry Novak Amana Jene Winnestiek H.C. Regina Vieties Roy Hageman Va—Amana Iowa Civ Regina Harold Miller Fanning Eng Haaranan

Orr Esposito Top All Stars

Boston Bruins stars Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito dominated the NHL All Star team voting with 208 of 210 points. New York Rangers Rod Gilbert and Brad Park. Chicago Black Hawks Tony Esposito and Bobby Hull also earned first team spots. Second team included Ken Dryden Yvan Cournoyer Jean Ratelle Vic Hadfield Bill White and Pat Stapleton.

NEW York Bobby Orr Phil Esposito Boston Bruins Orr Esposito New York Rangers Chicago Black Hawks Rangers Rod Gilbert Brad ‘Park Hawks Tony

UNI All-Sports League Champ in 1971 72

The University of Northern Iowa won the North Central Conference all-sports title for 1971-72 with 147 points at Minneapolis. North Dakota State was second, Mankato State third, and South Dakota State fourth. Strong showings in wrestling, swimming, tennis and baseball aided the Panthers as NCC sports conclude at Kingston Stadium with finals and prelims across multiple events.

Cedar Mississippi NCC Kingston Stadium Washington of Cedar Rapids Jhawk

Hire Dusanek At Iowa Valley

Larry Dusanek, 31, previously Central City coach, is hired as head basketball coach at Iowa Valley high. He becomes vice principal and athletic director, succeeds Mike Stott who remains track coach. Dusanek also has baseball coaching background and hails from Wyoming, Iowa.

Marengo Larry Dusanek Central City Iowa Valley High Dave Hutchinson Willj Westmar Dusanek Wyoming Iowa Springville Mason City Newman Mike Stott Iowa Valley

Steelers sign former Duquesne basketball star Roebuck

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Thursday they have signed Darnell Roebuck, a former Duquesne basketball standout, as a free agent.

Cager Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Steelers Duquesne Darnell Roebuck

Bettenhausen Hopes Dashed

INDIANAPOLIS AP rookie Merle Dettenhausen the brother of Bettenhausen caused by a frightening crash at the Speedway may end his bid for the million dollar Indianapolis 500. Bettenhausen 27 Tinley Park IL escaped injury but his Grant King turbo Offenhauser was demolished two days before final qualifying for the May 27 race. Something got loose he said I was sideways and couldn’t hold it. Now I am not sure there is another title available.

Indianapolis Merle Dettenhausen

Harding defeats Wilson 14 in ninth grade baseball

Harding beat Wilson 14 to 9 on Thursday. Steve Carlin and Rocky Dales each had two hits for Harding while Larry Langton contributed two hits for Wilson. The report notes Wilson is described as old and tardy in the fragmented text.

Harding Wilson Steve Carlin Rocky Dales Larry Langton

Kennedy Sophs Defeat Wash 4 2

Kennedy Sophs pull off a 4 to 2 victory over Washington in a pitchers duel. Both teams had two hits, with Washington’s Jim McAleer delivering a two run homer in the first inning. The Kennedy squad improves to 4-2 on the season.

Kennedy High A. Washington Wash Jim McAleer

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