Thrilling Cedar River Outboard Regatta Draws Crowds
The ninth annual Hawkeye Stock Outboard Association Icebreaker Regatta on the Cedar drew hundreds to Shis Park for a low prize event. Kathy Grave sii led a women’s race while Mike Crawford finished first until disqualified for a fuel start. chief organizer Jon Schultz explained the nonprofit aim to shed costs as top boats ran high thousands in equipment.
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Indy 500 Qualifiers Fill 42-Car Field Amid Late Shuffles
The Indy 500 field nears completion after a final four days of qualifying. Mario Andretti led 11 Saturday qualifiers with 189.404 mph while Lloyd Ruby earned his 17th start at 196.480 mph. Three veterans were bumped, rookies joined the lineup, and several drivers shifted cars to secure spots in the crowded field.
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Bill Simpson
Hobby Olivera
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Jan Opperman
Jim McElreath
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Cedar Rapids Kids' League Seeks Managers for Local Divisions
The Cedar Rapids Kids' League seeks managers for the 10-11 and 12-14 divisions in the northwest and northeast city sectors. Contact Al Smith at the Recreation Commission, 399-1065, or one of the scorekeepers. Several race results and club details follow, including notes on local water ski club organizer Evan Mengler and performances by Joe Schultz and Marty. Casanova, a top dressage horse, died at 21 after a Grand Prix.
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Cedar Rapids Kids League
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Judy Smith
Minnetonka
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Rob
Hart, Alman
Minneapolis
Bruce
Joe
Mater
Cordova
Ill
Cedar Rapids
Don Nelson
Clu
Ron Kellholts
Cedar River
Joe Schultz
Aachen
West Geroamny
Casanova
Giants' Biggest Surprise Amid Injuries In Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Giants faced a rough stretch as catcher Wayne Cato suffered elbow and shoulder injuries after a home plate collision on May 14. Prather hit his fourth home run in four games, rating a 423 average across seven games, while Ernin Young also exited with a thumb injury. Giants leaders in batting and pitching saw shifts as Bill Prather and Wayne Cato’s status influenced lineup decisions.
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Young
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Great Falls
Buena Park
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Ife
Southerm
Hunter Classic at Hawkeye Downs Honors Bill Knight
Hawkeye Downs hosts the Hunter Classic, a track dedication by All Iowa Fair honoring Bill Knight’s long impact on stock car racing. Sanger sets a one lap record of 4 24.42 as drivers improve the track, with a $6000 purse and $1000 to the winner.
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Roger Dolan
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Curt Hansen
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Giants Return: Key matchups with division leaders
The Cedar Rapids Giants after winning two of three vs Burlington face Northern division leader Waterloo in a Memorial Stadium doubleheader at 6:30 p.m. Monday. The six game home-and-away set continues with a Tuesday Senior High night game at 7:30 p.m. and a trip to Waterloo for a three game series. Standout Dan Grimes led a 4-1 win with a homer and three hits, as Steve Grimes, Mark Woodbrey and Ted Schoenhaus drove in runs and John Johnson earned his second win.
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Waterloo
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Dick Murray
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Ted Sehoenhaan
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Stan Moline
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Schoenhaus
Steve Watson
Tet Barnicle
Cedet Papidyis
Muriinahould
Otter Creek Moto-Cross Highlights Cedar Rapids Finishers
Three riders from Cedar Rapids placed in the moto-cross event. Ray Spaw won the 05ec class, Fay took 126A, and Joe French of CR placed second. Dave Long won 175cec with Mark Duubat second from CR, Rick Munsat of Hiawatha second in open. Powell and Ortega were blind partners winners. Gary Resek and Chuck Schmall won nine holes.
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bin Fay
Joe French
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Mark Duubat
Rick Munsat
Hiawathia
Move Powell
John Ortega
Ellis
Gary Resek
Chuck Schmall
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