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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1972

Page

58

Unusual Goldfish Catch Near Ivanhoe Bridge

Jeff Ferrie and his brother John with friend John Demery display an odd catch of goldfish near the Ivanhoe bridge. The fish weighed almost a pound each and drew local attention.

Jeff Ferrie John John Demery Ivanhoe Bridge

Major Open softball opener features Welty Way vs Rival 15 innings

Welty Way defending national champions, unbeaten, clash with Happitime in a rain delayed 15 inning opener at Ellis Park. Auto Rebuilders and Joens Brothers Clothing start league play Tuesday, with Welty Way leaders in batting Eddie White and Jim Koering among top hitters. Wegmann leads the pitching with 3 0. Record and averages to be in Sunday Gazette.

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California 500 entry marks Vukovich first to qualify

Ontario California AP reports Billy Vukovich of Fresno becomes first driver to enter the third annual California 500 at Ontario Motor Speedway set for Sept. 3. The page also lists local softball and racing results and upcoming games across multiple teams and venues.

Ontario Calif Billy Vukovich Fresno Ontario Motor Speedway

National parks guide and forest fire caution issued

The National parks guide lists 28 000 campsites across 524 campgrounds in 86 areas with fees from one to four dollars per night and backcountry camping free. Ontario warns of spring forest fires with about 1 500 expected and 80 percent from careless behavior. A Senate Bill may create a ten dollar permit for auto access to parks and possible free admission for seniors. Fishing reports include Lake Macbride Coralville and Mississippi with strong crappie and bass, plus tips on tackle and lure choices.

U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, D.C Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Forest Service Senate House Lake Macbride Coralville Mississippi Lake Darling Washington Iowa Cedar Rapids

Mid-Western Archery Slated for June Meet

The Mid-Western sectional archery tournament organized by the Waltonian archers of Linn county runs June 10 11 at Enders field north of Cedar Rapids. A June 5 registration deadline applies with 14 field 14 hunter 20 international events Saturday starting 9 am and 14 animal targets Sunday. Entries go to Dick Johnson 1511 K avenue NE Cedar Rapids.

Waltonian Archers Linn County Enders Field Cedar Rapids Dick Johnson K Avenue NE

Backbone Amateur Golf Tour Set For Aug 11-12

Strawbery Point reports the Backbone amateur golf tournament at Backbone Country Club on August 11 and 12. All entries play 18 holes, with a $8 fee and must be sent to Ivan P Opperman at the Backbone Country Club.

Backbone Strawberry Point Backbone Country Club Ivan P. Opperman

Want ads guide to quick want solving by dialing number

Dial 398 8234 to place or find want ads fast. The message promotes using classified listings to meet needs quickly and efficiently.

Dial

Plastic Worm Looms As Top Bass Getter

Angling Editor Homer Circle argues the plastic worm revolutionized bass fishing. The lure dominates tournaments with purses from 100 to 50000 dollars, as 90 percent of catches come from plastic worms using a slip-sinker rig and electronics aid. A booklet, Worm Fishin For Bass, is available from Zebco for readers seeking a world record bass.

Homer Circle Zebco P.O Tulsa Okla

Daggett Wins CRCC Match Golf Tourney with 74

Joe Daggett fired a 74 with eight handicap to win the Cedar Rapids Country Club match play against par event on Saturday, finishing six up on par.

Joe Daggett Cedar Rapids Country Club Daggett

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