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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1976

Page

9

Iowa Outdoor Future Group Begins Leadership Conference

Iowa sportsmen precociously organize to influence hunting fishing and trapping policy through the Iowa Sportsmen Federation Inc. A leadership conference at Des Moines Savery hotel open to all Iowans features sessions on media relations membership growth fund raising and legislative outlook with participants including Donald Bahlken conservation officials and national sportsmen leaders.

Iowa Towa Sportsmen Federation Finc Des Moines Iowa Sportsmen Federation, Inc Sportsmen of Savery Hotel Donald Bahlken Iowa City Jetty Gonley Conservation Volumission Robert Rohel Mike McCabe Missouri Sportsmen Coalition Gerald Walkup National Trappers Assn Laverne Wopek

Forest & Stream and Iowa Wildlife Federation Meet

Report on the Iowa Wildlife Federation annual meeting and Forest and Stream professional activities. Sessions include workshops for members and various outdoors groups, legislative briefings with Iowa delegation, and a dinner featuring Gary Silton of the National Shooting Sports Foundation. A policy statement advocates public education and conservation, while a deer and elk hunting anecdote highlights bowhunter Dave Schuller’s 629 pound elk with a 62 pound bow.

Bownhurters Assn St Leonard Anderson Richard Rausey Grate James Middleswart Mle Clark Cedar Rapids Federation Iowa Wildlife Federation

TV Fight Cash Held Up by Restraining Order

Denver AP reports a temporary restraining order blocked the promoters of a closed circuit telecast of Norton’s heavyweight bout from sending gate receipts out of state. The May 5 broadcast faced technical woes, angry fans pelted the screen, bond was set at 250 dollars, and preliminary hearings plus class actions seek restitu tion and damages.

Denver Harold D. Reed Feas Bond Reet

Minnesota curtails hunting amid wildfire crisis

ST. PAUL Minn UP L states officials closed all hunting fishing and trapping in the northern two thirds of the state and curtailed outdoor activities due to worsening fires. Commissioner Robert Herbst issued the order while Gov. Wendell Anderson supported it. The southern third remains open. About 160 active fires, worst near McGregor, threaten thousands of acres. Officials consider licensing refunds and plan reopen on rain with 24 hour notice.

ST. Paul, Minn UPL Robert Herbst Natural Resources Wendell Anderson Travern Stevers Pope Todd Morrison Bernst Hanting McGregor Derbst Sevan Ch

Reitz Injured by Foul Ball in Astros Game

San Francisco third baseman Ken Reitz was struck by a foul ball off his hat in the fifth inning, suffering a one inch gash over his right eyebrow. He was carried from the field on a stretcher to a Houston hospital where stitches were required, with Dr. Harold Brelsford confirming the wound closure.

Houston San Proveisco Ken Reitz Giants Reitz Houston Astros Harold Brelsford Houstat

WBA to Recognize Norton or Foreman Champion Bid

WBA would recognize the winner of a Ken Norton versus George Foreman bout as world heavyweight champion once Muhammad Ali retires and the Lille vacancy is official. Norton and Foreman should fight within 90 days of vacancy designation per WHA vice president Hodrigo Sanchez. The report also notes Olympic gold medalist Leon Spinks turning pro and other sports notes including Len Elmore sidelined, and contract questions for Frank Robinson with the Indians.

World Boxing Association Ken Norton George Foreman Mujaammad Ali Hodrigo Sanchez WHA Norton Foreman Lille

Burns again in Sahara as rookie fires 65 for six under

Big George Burns, in his rookie year, shot a six under 65 to reach 132 through 36 holes at the Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas. Bruce Lietzke was one stroke back at 133, with Don January and Dave Hill among notables in contention amid a cloudy desert day.

Las Vegas George Burns Burns United States Sahara-Nevada Couree Maryland Winneer Boen Bruce Lietzke Don January California Charles Coody Mike McCullough McCullough Coody Dave Hill Hill Wally Armstrong Stan Altgelt Desert Playground Johny Miller Jerry Pate Ray Floyd Dave Stockton Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino Ben Crenshaw Hale Irwin Hubert Green

Wash Sophs Win Jeff Boosters To Meet Monday

Muscatine, Kyle Doin scored three touchdowns on runs of 28, 47 and four yards. Willie Hodges added an 81 and 1 yard rush and Dave Thomas had a 7 yard punt return as Cedar Rapids Washington beat Muscatine 39-20. The Jefferson Booster Club will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at the school.

Muscatine Kyle Doin Willie Hodges Russ Dave Thomas Cedar’ Rapids Jefferson Lows City West

YMCA Fall Schedule Promotes New Power Volleyball Team

Central YMCA announced new fall activities led by physical director Larry Bush. A power volleyball team tryouts were set for Monday at 7 30 pm and the program plans travel for games and tournaments this fall and winter. Adult classes including fitness, yoga, and judo begin the week of Oct 3, with a noon basketball program added to daily hours 11 am to 2 pm.

Ifengula Central Ymca Larry Bush Bush Bust

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