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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1975

Page

5

Darrell Drake Clinches 30th Season Stock Car Title at Hawkeye Downs

Darrell Drake piloted his 1973 Nova to the 30th season championship in Interuded stock cars Sunday night at Hawkeye Downs. He started from the pole and held the lead most of the 30 laps as rivals Roger Dolan and Fred Mera pressed. Sanger sparked controversy by loading up before the feature and later a points shuffle altered the standings, with Drake claiming the crown and $525 prize money as the night ended.

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Ramsey leads Nawkettes to Taig Invitational crown

Janet Ramsey starred as Nawkettes defeated West Union North 4-4 to win the Taig Invitational girls soccer title. Ramsey earned MVP honors, pitched strongly, and contributed two hits. Lori Kimball Kris Stewart Tracy Dunnington and Beth Eide added two hits each for the champions.

Hawkeye Janet Ramsey Hilving Lil Oelwein Nawkettes West Union North Ramsey Ala Lori Kimball Kris Stewart Tracy Dunnington Beth Eide

Ovel Wins Fifth Race Lead in SCCA Central Standings

Scott Ovel of Cedar Rapids drove his Perinuls Super Vee to victory at Nelson Ledges in 1.8 miles, averaging 04 mph. This marked his fifth win of the season and put him ahead in the Central division of the Sports Car Club of America series. Bob Lybarger finished second in Ms Formula Super Ve at St Louis in the Mid-America race.

Nelson, Ohio Scott Ovel Cedar Rapids Nelson Ledges Raceway Ovel Bob Lybarger Cedar Trapids St. Louis

Fight Results Taegu Showdown Ends in Knockout

Taegu bout delivers a finish as Son Kolee Lim Chav Kern knocks out Nichivoahl Hymoba in a quick 1338 dapan match. Koree Sauk Koree shows early control before the decisive finish, leaving Kern victorious.

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Number Listed for Sports Club Dinner

The Cedar Rapide Sports club invites members and the public to a Wednesday night dinner at the Long branch with brief talks by eight C.R. Marian football coaches and guests Cornell's Jenny Clark and Coe's Wayne Phillips. Call 364.3782 to reserve. dinner begins at 2 50 p.m. after a social hour at 6 30.

Cedar Rapide Sports Club Ceservatons Bamber Long Branch C.r.marian Cornell Jenny Clark Coe Wayne Phillips

Orantes Triumph Captures Forest Hills Title Thriller

Manuel Orantes, 26, stunned Timmy Connors to win the Forest Hills final after a dramatic comeback from two sets down. He rallied through a 3-6 1-6 6-4 7-5 7-5 victory, aided by a late burst of superb backhand play and relentless pressure on Connors’ serve. Orantes’ win coincided with Chris Evert claiming the women’s crown, marking a weekend of dramatic results for the U.S. Open.

Spain Manuel Orantes Jimmy Connors Forest Hills Orantes N.Y West Side Frans Barcelona Timmy Connors Vamos Maestra Manuela Muarmela Manuel Tits “Naira Cle Matey Guillermo Vilas Argentina Arder Orartes Vilas Granites Vifas Hesel Mi¢Menum Virginia Kasyas Ath Connors Fier Townensen MK & Mise Evert

Barbecued Chicken Benefit Draws Iowa City Crowd

Johnson County club members and 4-H youth grilled 1,500 chicken halves at the fairgrounds, serving football players, coaches, and fans. Harb Elliott noted the sauce lessons from a festival rain, while Bump Elliott helped with setup. Regis Washington opened with a 21-0 win as college scouts observed Jin Nissen and other prospects.

Johnson County Club 4-Fair Grounds Iowa City Dick McKeen Joe Reddout Rick Marsh C.R Lusa Johnson County Heir Cerlvilly Dhere Bob Comings Bump Elliott Iowa Barb Lowe Seb Commings Cedar Rapils Ree C.R. Washington Commings Tun -Tinia Es Regis JLA St Avs Tom The Regis John Wile Iowa State John Frank Lauverbur SLL Jin Nissen Jim Ray Gelwein 4 Generation Agn

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