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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1966

Page

13

Youth versus experience in Southern 500 at Darlington

In the 17th Southern 500, youth faces experience with Lee Roy Yarbrough starting from the pole at a record 140.058 mph and Richard Petty on the front line in a Plymouth. The $95,000-plus purse is the largest in the event, with $20,000 awarded to the winner and a diamond-plated trophy sought by drivers across the field.

Darlington S.C South Lee Roy Yarbrough Yarbrough Richard Petty

Prairie Hawks Open Season With Cautious Optimism

Prairie high, under coach Red Lehdigh, returns six lettermen and 24 varsity players. Opening game against Anamosa features a tough test after last year’s 20 0 win over the Raiders, with Regina Tama Toledo and Regis on the schedule in October. Key players include Andrie Tow Hidinger Picek and Spore, while depth is thin and early two game wins could spark a strong season.

Gazette John McIvor Prairie Lettermen Red Lehdigh Prairie John Picek Gary Griffith Carl Zahradnik Tom Tow Bob Andrle Tim Hidinger Prairie High Lehdigh Hawks Anamosa Raiders Red Regina Iowa City Regis Tama Toledo Andrie Jack

Mayo Slips a Notch In Rodeo Standings

DENVER RP Cowboy Paul Mayo from Grinnell Iowa drops from third to fourth in the national all around standings this week. Mayo's total winnings reach 23273 with 19561 earned in bareback bronc riding. Jim Houston of Omaha Nebraska remains second in bareback bronc with 13594 and fifth in all around with 19058.

Denver Paul Mayo Grinnell Iowa Mayo Jim Houston Omaha Neb Houston

Walker to Coach Broncos in AFL Grip

Doak Walker, former SMU and Detroit Lions star, signed as an assistant coach by the Denver Broncos for the coming American Football League campaign.

Denver Denver Broncos Doak Walker Southern Methodist Detroit Lions

Mildenberger Bets Fast Pace Won’t Beat Clay

Frankfurt reports say Karl Mildenberger promises speed to challenge Cassius Clay for the world heavyweight title. Fans and observers doubt speed will decide the bout, with Clay camp officials predicting a tough fight possibly lasting beyond five rounds. Mildenberger argues for adaptability to Clay’s style, while his trainer anticipates a full distance contest.

Frankfurt Germany Karl Mildenberger Cassius Clay Mildenberger Clay

Fall hunting seasons begin next Saturday for rabbits squirrels and teal

The opening weekend kicks off hunting with rabbit and squirrel seasons running Sept 10 to Feb 19 and Sept 10 to Jan 6 respectively. Teal season runs Sept 17 to 25 with a four per day limit, eight possession, and a required teal permit for all hunters.

Graham

Hawk Runners Open 9 Meet State Oct 1

Iowa City. The 1966 cross country team under coach Francis Cretzmeyer will race in nine meets starting October 1 against Illinois, and ending November 21 at the National Collegiate championships in Lawrence, Kansas. The schedule includes five Big Ten duals with three on home terrain. The 10 man squad begins daily training around September 20.

Iowa City Hawkeye University of Iowa Francis Cretzmeyer

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