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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1967

Page

4

Brawner Declares Peak Speed Reached At Indy Race Track

Clint Brawner, chief mechanic behind Mario Andretti, says Indianapolis speed peak is reached with power and man. He notes 170s likely, cites his Hawk Ford record 169.779 mph in time trials, and describes banquet honors for Brawner, Mecom, Granatelli, Ruby, Johnson, and McGeorge.

Indianapolis Ind Clint Brawner Mario Andretti Indianapolis Motor Speedway Brawner Andretti Phoenix Ariz John W. Mecom Andy Granatelli Lloyd Ruby Paul Johnson U.S Auto Club Dick McGeorge Champion Spark Plug Co

ISU Signs 34 Gridders

Iowa State University announced on Wednesday that 34 football players have signed national letters of intent for next fall. Coach Clay Stapleton praised the class, highlighting several Iowa players and noting strong representation from the Midwest among the signees.

Ames Iowa State Clay Stapleton Stapleton Iowa

Aquin Beats Leo Shares Loop Title

Aquin defeated Holy Cross Leo 8-3 to share the Cascade conference baseball title with both teams finishing 7-1. Players mentioned include Bob Kevin don Nesa Lucas and Schroeder Frasher and K.

Cascade Cascade Aquin Holy Cross Leo Bob Kevin Don Nesa Lucas Schroeder Frasher

Elkader Tops West Central in Five Inning 17-3 Victory

Elkader rode two two run homers by Lee Palas and John Costigan to a 17-3 five inning win over West Central. Palas drove in six runs and Costigan five while both players added two hits. Brent Struve collected two hits for West Central in the setback.

Gazette Maynard Lee Palas John Costigan Elkader West Central Palas Costigan Brent Struve W. Centri Pett Fetes Me Eaton el

Jeff Wins Dual Track Meet Upset over Washington

Jefferson defeated Washington 62 to 51 in a dual track meet on Warrior track. Bob Kohl led wins in the 100 and 220, with Doug Lane taking the shot and discus and Rick Freese matching wins in the 880 and mile.

Jefferson Washington Warrior Jeff Bob Kohl Doug Lane Wash Rick Freese Bob Brewster Joe Brewster Mike Whited Bob Kohli Russ Collins Gregg Dennis Rick Freeze Darrell Hill Gary Wade J. Dennis John Teens Www Wt Hempel Lou Brewster J. Brewshaw Bary Martin Freese Dave Durland Bil Meyer Koheoning Whited Bite Sere Layne Me Lene McDowell Wes Bob Rudd Jim Cambridge Sandy Waller Ron Heidt Bene Wi Joan Teter Geen Joe Hatchett Onins

Rozelle hints AFL may keep merger plan. Cincinnati awarded 10th franchise

New York AP says 1970 dawn could leave NFL at 16 teams and AFL at 10 with no major realignment. Rozelle confirms Cincinnati gets AFL 10th franchise and interleague play possible in 1970. Ownership groups eye control. stadium cost rises to 40 million for 55,000 seats, potential 1969 readiness.

New York National Football League American Football League Pete Rozelle Cincinnati AFL Rozelle Paul Brown Cleveland Browns John Wiethe Detroit Lions James Rhodes Ohio Nippert

J Hawks Sophs Top Warriors in Close Clash

Jefferson sophomores edged Washburn yearlings 59 54 Tuesday. J Hawks swept field events while claiming several top track finishes including Craven and Heefner in sprints and jumps and Puryear Chavez contributing in multiple events.

Jefferson Wash J-Hawks

Mitchell's 76 Net Wins Highlight Twin Pines Meet

Bob Mitchell earned low net honors with 76 at Twin Pines Golf Course during last week's Twin Pines Men's Association event. Blind bogey winners were Lory Gace Geer, Carr Wez, Rael Bob, and Younes viblenty.

Mitchell Bob Mitchell Twin Pines Lory Gace Geer Carr Wez Rael Bob Younes Viblenty

State Tourney Final Round baseball results

Norway defeats Mason City 4 to 2 while Dysart-Genesee tops N Tama 12 to 2 in five innings. Other games include C R Jeff 17 Marion G Elkader 17 and West Central 3. Casc Aquin Holy Cross 3. Prep track C R Jeff 62 C R Wash 51. Connecticut 9 Rhode Island 3. Ohio Wes 15 Western 5. Baldwin Wallace 7 Mt Union 1. National League St Louis 3 Pittsburgh 1 Atlanta 4 Toronto 1.

Norway Mason City Dysart C.R. Jeff Marion G. Elkader West Central Casc. Aquin & Holy Cross Connecticut Rhode Island Ohio Wes Baldwin-Wallace Mt. Union

Hawkeyes Finish Fourth in Big Ten Composite for 1966-67

Iowa athletic teams end 1966-67 with a fourth place composite in the Big Ten after securing three titles in cross country gymnastics and outdoor track and earning quality points of 6.08. Michigan State won three titles plus a share in basketball while no other school topped two titles. Iowa also placed highly in several sports including basketball indoor track fencing baseball and golf.

Iowa City Iowa Hawkeyes Michigan State

Midwest and Wis Rapids High School Football Scoreboard Notes

Journal fragment records multiple games with Dubuque and Clinton results. Key plays include Appleton and Stephenson lead efforts, Clinton holds a 39 to 9 win over Wisconsin Rapids, and Sumner faces a loss to Burlington. Detailed scores show several player names and inning-like notations.

Iowa Signs 27 Players for 1967 Hawkeyes Backfield Emphasis

Iowa's 1967 recruiting class includes 27 national letter signers with seven halfbacks five fullbacks and three quarterbacks. Out of state players total twenty, led by athletes from South Carolina Texas and Missouri. Home state signers include Cedar Rapids Jefferson Newton Iowa City Regina and Des Moines East products. Coach Ray Nagel praised the depth and versatility, noting strong linemen were also prioritized due to late recruiting start and anticipated need after graduation losses.

Hawkeye Ray Nagel Iowa Nagel Larry Lawrence Layne McDowell Cedar Rapids Jefferson Dave Brooks Webster City Chuck Legler Bettendorf Jerry Senters Manchester Dave Clement Newton Jim Miller Iowa City Regina John Kelley Des Moines William Powell Gaffney S.C Granard High Coleman Lane, Jr Oscoda Mich Parade Scholastic Coach Magazine Stackler Dennis Green John Harris High Harrisburg Pennsylvania

Peacocks Face NAIA Region 4 Tourney Openers

Upper Iowa, 21-4, takes on William Jewell, 18-12, of Liberty, Missouri, while Milton, 22-3, Wisconsin, meets St. Thomas, 11-2, of St. Paul, Minnesota, in the NAIA Region 4 baseball double elimination tournament in Dubuque. Winners meet winners and losers meet losers Friday with the title decided Saturday and the region winner advancing to the national NAIA meet in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Dubuque Upper Iowa William Jewell Liberty Milton Wis College St. Thomas St. Paul

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