MSU Nips Illini in Loop Run Tefer Wins
Michigan State won the Big Ten Outdoor Track title with 105 points, Illinois 104, as Herb Washington and Marshall Dill starred in sprint and relay events. John Tefer led Iowa to an eighth place finish by winning the pole vault 16-0, while Indiana faded in the two day meet with key gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Liska
Champaign
Ill
Michigan State
Marshall Dill
Herb Washington
Illinois
Illini
Spartans
Washington
Ohio State
Jesse Owens
John Tefer
Cedar Rapids
Washington Prep
Iowa
Lynn Oveson
Indiana
Rick Gross
Don Timm
Minnesota
Mark Larson
Wisconsin
Steve Kelley
Rob Cool
Larry Cobb
Rick Johnson
Vee
Cassel Washington
Larue Buichee
Bob
Ron Phillips
Dave Kaemerer
Glenn Close
John Cordes
Bill Nance
Roland Parrish
Purdue
Rodfrey Murray
Michigan
Greg Pivovar
Mel Reeves
John Morrison Mich Zor
Mike Hurd
Mid State
Charles Jackson
Mike Durkin
Jim Fleming
Bob Somesam
Chuck Baker
John Clark
Bill Smith
Minnesota Ads
Kim Rowe
Greg Syphax
Ben Dozier
Bill Wallace
Winslow Taylor
Dick Ejisenauer
Mich
State
Larry Burton
Glen Love
Larue Butchee
Harry Booker
Larry Grambo
Jim Harris
Colin Anderson
Jack Harvey
Steve Adams
Byron Breninger
Mary Roberts
Mike Baietto
Ralph Perretta
Bob Cassleman
Jim Fasules
Jack Keeler
Dan Morgan
Craig Caudill
Bill Trosper
Ron Mango
Tom Bach
Northwestern
Skip Kent
Ron Cool
Steve York
Lee Labadie
Galen Hackler
Bob Scharnke
Eric Chapman
Reaggie Bradford
Greg Skyfax
Ilinois
Pat Onyango
Eric Allen
Doug Vine
Del _Gregory
Don Colucci
Gayln Sweet
Rab. Bishop
Jeff Linta
Dave Burgener
Dixon Boughman
Regis No Hit Leads Doubleheader Sweep At Anamosa
Regis pitchers Jeff Purdy and Len Kolar combined for a no hitter in game one as Regis won 8-0. In the nightcap Regis erupted for seven first inning runs to a 8-4 victory, with Tim Miller and Mike Mai adding two hits each and Todd tripling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Purdy
Len Kolar
Regis
Anamosa
Royals
Purdy
Kolar
Tim Miller
Mike Mai
Miller
Mai
Barry Todd
Dave Klima
Todd
Bob Tow
Lerson
Schian
Rolchurm
Anamose
Dream Bar Retains Lead in $7 500 Block Island Handicap
Dream Bar led at the stretch and held off a late challenge by Darien Fats in the 7500 dollar Block Island Handicap at Narragansett Park before 7,813 fans in Pawtucket Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket, R.I
Dream Bar
Darien Fats
Narragansett Park
West and East Sweep Cedar Rapids Jefferson in Twin Bill
Waterloo West edges Jefferson 1-0 in the opener with a run in the third on a walk steal sacrifice and passed ball. Fast holds off Jeff seventh inning rally as West wins 3-2 in game two. East tops Jefferson 11-5 in the nightcap with three early scoring frames. Jefferson drops to 7-6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Waterloo West
East
Cedar Rapids Jefferson
West
J-Hawks
Jeff
J-Hawk
Marquette Hosts Auto Race Writers Breakfast
Indianapolis veteran auto racing writer Ray Marquette emceed the American Auto Race Writers and Broadcasters Assn breakfast. He joked about Peter Revson and noted a $1500 date bid benefiting Jimmy Malloy's family, killed during Indy qualifying. Revson, fast qualifier, faced low pre race expectations from writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ray Marquette
The
Indianapolis Star
Marquette
Pete
Dolly
Revson
Democratic Republicans Marquette heckles Hulman at doorway
Governor Edgar Whitcomb and Indiana figures cause laughter as Hulman enters with dignitaries causing a chase among party members. Dolly Cole, GM executive wife, becomes first woman to ride in the official pace car before the race, sharing plans with Jim Rathman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Tony Hulman
Speedway
Hulman
Indiana
Tony
Edgar Whitcomb
Dolly’’ Cole
General Motors
Jim Rathman
ABC TV
Chris Schenkel
Florida
Rathman
Pollard Wins Jigger Sirois Award Prediction Returns
Indy driver Art Pollard had qualified STP Lola on day one of trials. Two days later in practice he crashed, broke his leg, and exited the race. Wife Pat accepted the award in his stead, noting his upbeat spirits and early hospital habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Pollard
Pollard
Pat
Art
Bettenhausen Wins Sportsmanship Award At Indy
Gary Bettenhausen, son of Tony Bettenhausen, earned the sportsmanship award for unprecedented actions in last year’s Indy race. He helped fellow driver Mike Mosley after Mosley’s fiery crash, even bailing out of his own car to assist him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Mosley
Clermont
Ind
Mosley
Indy
Gary Bettenhausen
Bettenhausen
Tony Bettenhausen
Gary
Kunzman Talks Racing Rise and Ontario Debt Outlook
Former Cedar Rapidian John Cooper now leads Ontario Motor Speedway and chats about Jowan Lee Kunzman of Guttenberg. Cooper notes Lee is a rising championship racer and forecasts a stronger, more competitive car by Labor Day asGoodyear-backed opportunities reappear and Lee gains establishment support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cooper
Cedar Rapidian
Ontario Motor Speedway
Ontario
Jowan Lee Kunzman
Guttenberg
Lee
Cooper
Labor Day
Goodyear
Donohue Takes Lead In Contested Indy Finish
The race features a dispute over Grant fueling and lap status with Penske and Donohue as contenders. Dan Gurney defends Grant while a film review will settle the tally. Iowa rookies Lee Kunzman and Mel Kenyon finish 18th and 19th with mechanical woes ending Mahler’s run at 99 laps.
Notable Indy Car Entrants and Lap Totals Listed
A roster of drivers and machine details with lap counts from an Indy car event. Names include Mark Donahue, Jerry Grant, Al Unser, Joe Leonard, Sam Posey, Mario Andretti, Lloyd Ruby, Mike Hiss, Jimmy Caruthers, Cals Yarborough, George Saider, Dick Simon, Wally Dallenbach, Gary Bettenhausen, Jim Hurtubise, Joan Martin, Lee Kunzman, Mel Kenyon, Denny Zimmerman, Gordon Johncock, Steve Krisiloff, John Mahler, Roger McCluskey, A J Foyt Jr, Johnny Rutherford, Mike Mosley, Billy Vukovich, Carl Williams, Bobby Unser, Peter Revson, Swede Savage, David Walther with car numbers and engine makes. Several entries show engine trouble or crashes and laps completed, reflecting a race with many retirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Donahue
Newtown Square
Penske-McLaren-Offenhauser
Jerry Grant
Escondido
Calif
Eagle-Offenhauser
al Unser
Albuquerque
N.M
Colt-Offenhauser
Joe Leonard
San Jose
Sam Sections
Nashville
Mich
Iola-Ford
Sam Posey
San Juan Capistrano
Mario Andretti
Nazareth
Lloyd Ruby
Wichita Falls
Tex
Atlanta
Ford
Mike Hiss
Tustin Colt
Jimmy Caruthers
Anaheim
Scorpion-Ford
Cals Yarborough
Timmonsville
S.C
George Saider
Pomereniens
Coyote-Ford
Dick Simon
Salt Lake City
Utah
Lola-Ford
Wally Dallenbach
East Brunswick
N.J
Gary Bettenhausen
Tinley Park
Ill
Penske McLaren Offenhauser
Jim Hurtubise
North Tonawanda
N.Y
NEO
Carl Williams
Grandview
Fasse-Crrenhauser
Bobby Unser
Peter Revson
Redondo Beach
McLaren-Offenhauser
Swede Savage
Santa Ana
Eagle
C R Volleyball Club Nets Two Tourney Titles
The Cedar Rapids Latter Day Saints church volleyball team earned two tournament wins amid three top finishes in the last month. Readouts credit members Jim Foster Brent Adair Bob Eaton Paul Garvin Dave Ballstaedt Alden Stradling Bob Ingels Dave Fossum and Bob Kopp as team players in Chicago Kansas City and Iowa events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latter Day Saints’ Church
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Kansas City
Jim Foster
Brent Adair
Bob Eaton
Paul Garvin
Dave Ballstaedt
Alden Stradling
Bob Ingels
Dave Fossum
Bob Kopp
New England Signs Wildcats Beyrie
The New England Patriots announce the signing of 235 pound guard Steve Beyrie from Kansas State. Beyrie was an eighth round draft pick and is noted as a strong pass play blocker. He is the eighth draftee to reach terms with the club. seven remain unsigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxboro
Mass
New England Patriots
National Football League
Steve Beyrie
Kansas State
Beyrie
Patriots
Gophers Capture Big Ten Golf Title In Minnesota Sweep
Minnesota using Jim Bergerson's course record tying 66 as a springboard won the Big Ten golf championship by 16 strokes over Indiana. Bergerson finished with a 281 three under par total to claim individual honors, while Michigan's Neil Spitalny and Minnesota's John Harris followed in 2nd and tied for 3rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota Gophers
Jim Bergerson
Indiana
Bergerson
Michigan
Neil Spitalny
Minnesota
John Harris
Rick Ehr- Bittinger
Pete Hanmanntraut
Also Mentioned on This Page
MSU
Tefer
Dill
Jefferson
Waterloo Wes
Siepanek
Schamberger
VanSyoc and
Arner
Action East
Wawore
Niehouse
Johnson
Radial Tire Specialists
B.F. Goodrich
Pirelli
Remington
McCreery
Tire Company
First Avenue
N.E
Or AL Miller
AS Miller
Bump
UPI Photo
Jigger
Lauds Kunzman
SJ Younkers
Lindale Plaza
Blas
Sporting Goods Dept
Donohue
Grant
Dan Gurney
Penske
Gurney
Unser
Penske and
Donohue and Co
Mark
Lee Kunzman
Kunzman
Mel Kenyon
Lebanon
John Mahler
Bettendorf
McLaren
Denny Zimmerman
Glastonbury
Sena
Gordon Johncock
Mount Pleasant
Steve Krisiloff
Parsippany
Kingfish-Offenhauser
A. J. Foyt, Jr
Houston
Texas
Lees Ford
Johnny Rutherford
Fort Worth
Brabham-Offenhauser
Mike
Mosley Clermont
Watson-Offenhauser
Billy Vukovich
Fresno
Eacle Offenhauser
Panasonic
High Fidelity
Iowa Radio Supply CO
Center Pt. Rd. N.E
C.R. Volleyball Club
Nabs
New England
Wildcats
Florsheim
Armstrong
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!