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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1979

Page

21

Hawkeye Punter Struck by Opponent in Big Ten Meet

At Ann Arbor Iowa hurdler Randy Elliott finished fifth in the 110 meter highs when Michigan's Marshall Parks punched him after a clash of legs. Parks left the track. Elliott was shaken but not seriously hurt. Michigan coach Jack Harvey said disciplinary action would follow, with the incident reviewed by the Big Ten office.

Ann Arbor Mich Randy Elliott Iowa Soph Charles City Marshall Parks Don Wheeler Michigan Michigan State Andy Wells Elliott Parks Jack Harvey Don Canham Harvey Ted Wheeler Wheeler Big Ten Evanston Ill Ted Fred Dwyer Wes Santee Hawkeye Les Stevens California-Santa Barbara Stevens Little Lovilia Ottumwa Lovilia Lovilla Charles City High Randy University Hospitals

Turmoil as Indy 500 entry requalifying plan unsettles teams

As Indianapolis 500 qualifying nears, 11 bumped entries seek a last minute requal session. USAC offers a rare chance, needing 33 car field consent, with A J Foyt resisting. The move heightens USAC CAM rivalry while teams sign on in hopes of extra track time.

Indianapolis Speedway U.S. Auto Club A.J. Foyt Indy Foyt Louisville Churchill Downs USAC Championship

1978 Indy 500 field includes Unser Mears and Sneva

The lineup features 1978 champion Al Unser and Bobby Unser ally Rick Mears with Tom Sneva who held the pole last year.

al Unser Mears Tom Sneva

Golf Tour May Change Split Plan Faces Feasibility

Dublin Ohio AP reports a plan to split the PGA Tour into major and minor divisions is under feasibility study with potential implementation by 1981 if approved. A seniors tour for players over 50 is also proposed with up to six events, likely three to five. Arnold Palmer may be eligible next year.

Dublin Ohio Deane Beman Beman Tour Arnold Palmer

Spurs coach Moe hit with record NBA fine

Doug Moe, coach of the San Antonio Spurs, was fined $3,000 for conduct detrimental to the league after comments following San Antonio's 107-105 loss to the Washington Bullets in the seventh game of the Eastern Conference playoff series.

NEW York Doug Moe San Antonio Spurs National Basketball Association NBA Larry O’brien Moe San Antonio Washington Bullets

Pitching stars shine in Metro baseball tourney night

Reggie Hastings opened with a three hitter for Prairie Regis. Kennedy’s Tracy Powell and Jefferson’s Dike Augustine followed with shutouts to push their teams into the semifinals. Powell beat LaSalle 9 0, Augustine downed Marion 4 0. Hastings and Prairie edged Regis 2 1. Linn Mar beat Washington 4 3. Semis set for today at the stadium: Linn Mar vs Prairie 6 pm Kennedy vs Jefferson 8 pm Marion vs LaSalle 4 pm loser's bracket Washington vs Regis 4 pm at Jefferson field. Hastings struck out 10, walked four in a strong effort.

Prairie Reggie Hastings Regis Kennedy Tracy Powell Jefferson Dike Augus Tine Powell LaSalle Augustine Marion Hastings Linn-Mar Washington Jefferson's Field John Drilling Mike Sheeley Mike Kaliban Royals

Calloway leaves Washington track coach post

Cedar Rapids Washington state track legend Bill Calloway 32 says he will take a leave of absence to pursue private business opportunities, ending an eight year run that included two outdoor MVC titles and two indoor championships.

Bob Hersom Bill Calloway Cedar Rapids Washington Warriors Calloway University of Northern Iowa Harold Wilkinson Wash Mississippi Valley Conference Mount Pleasant Callo

Tigers fate with Fidrych on 21 day DL

Detroit placed pitcher Mark Fidrych on the 21 day disabled list with a triceps issue behind the arm. Manager Les Moss said the problem is not shoulder and noted Fidrych has struggled since his 19 9 rookie season and recent DL stint earlier this season.

Detroit Detroit Tigers Mark Fidrych Tigers Les Moss New York Yankees

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