Bonner County Athletes Qualify for Special Olympics
Nora Kalwitter of Priest River and Jim Anthony of Cocolalla will represent Bonner County at the International Special Olympics in Mount Pleasant Michigan. Jim runs the 50 yard dash and competes in softball throw while Nora runs the 200 yard dash and competes in standing long jump. The team boards a Salt Lake flight August 5 to Central Michigan State for the games. Local organizers note Jefferson Kennedy Foundation backing and community fundraisers cover most costs. Nora and Jim, coached by Bob Keane and Cindy Houck, previously earned medals and aim for strong showings in swimming track and field events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Kalwitter
Priest River
Jim Anthony
Cocolalla
Bonner County
Mount
Jim
Priest
River
Cindy Houck
Nora Keane
Michigan
Nora
Mount Pleasant
Bob
Cindy
North
Idaho
Maylin Coeur
D’ ‘Alene
Idaho Falls
Walton’s Attitude Questioned by Petrie Before NBA Season
Geoff Petrie told reporters in Spokane that Bill Walton must fix mental focus and adjust his life before the new season. He cited Walton’s past injuries poor adjustment and noted the ex-UCLA star questioned in the Hearst case faced scrutiny and controversial remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
National Basketball Association
Petrie
Spokane
Gonzaga University
UCLA
Portland
Waiton
Patricia Hearst
Ray N Pak Victorious In Columbia River Gold Cup
Ray N Pak of Seattle won the unlimited hydroplane Gold Cup on the Columbia River after three heat wins and a final rerun, earning 1,425 points and a $13,920 purse. Miss U S of Detroit driven by Tommy D Eath finished second for $10,120, while Lincoln Thrift of Miami with Milner Irvin placed third for $7,080 and set a course record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pak
Fla
Milner Irvin
Lincoln Thrift
Racquetball Championship Set at Eastern Washington College
The 2nd annual World Racquetball Championship begins Wednesday at Eastern Washington State College with $1,500 in prize money. Top players include Charlie Brumfield of San Diego Marty Hodges of St Louis Dave Bledsoe of Memphis and Bob Lund of Portland. Matches run Wednesday to Friday at the college PE complex and Saturdays finals at the Spokane Elk's Lodge courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney
Wash
Washington State College
Charlie
Brumfield
San Diego
Marty Hodges
St.” Louis
Dave Bledsoe
Memphis
Northwest
Bob Lund
Portland
Spokane Elk’s Lodge
Sagle Coach Retires After Perfect 11–0 Pony Season
Sagle pony league champion coach Jim Reed retires after guiding an 11 win season built on defense. Rich Turnbull led hitting at .342 and Dale Reed hit .305 while Rich Turnbull and Bill Churchill handled most pitching duties supported by rookie Scott Crabb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Reed
Sagle Pony
Rich Turnbull
Bill Churchill
Scott Crabb
Reed
Dale
Eric Balch
Mike Dutson
Sandpoint Legion Teamam
Harley Turmbuill
Andretti Wins 100 Mile Formula 5000 at Road America
Mario Andretti led from pole position to win the 100 mile Formula 5000 race at Road America, finishing 16.6 seconds ahead of England's Jackie Oliver. Brian Redman of England struggled with wheel and gear problems and finished eighth as Andretti moved to second in the series standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart- Lake
Wis
UPI
Mario Andretti
Indy
Road America
Jackie Oliver
England
Brian Redman
Andretti
Redman
Nazareth
Oliver
Haas-Hall
Watkins Glen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Spokane, Wash
Portland “Trail Blazer
Geoff Petrie
Bill
N. L. Williams
Indiana
City
Mr. Williams
Ray ‘N’ Pak
the Daily Bee
Sagle
Andretti Smokin
Alan
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!