Mid-Prairie Hawks eye top EIHC with strong returners
Head coach John Strain believes the 1972 Mid-Prairie Hawks will rise in the Eastern Iowa Hawkeye Conference after an improved 1971 3-4 league mark. The roster includes 10 senior lettermen and standout sophomore Gary Hochstedler at quarterback, with a pro set offense aimed at rapid passes and rushing. Nonconference games at Washington and Waco open the schedule, then a slate featuring Durant, Mt. Vernon, Wilton and Solon, plus a Sept. 8 opener at Washington, Nov. 3 at Waco.
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Wellman
John Strain
Mid-Prairie High School
Golden Hawks
Hawks
Gary Hochstedler
Soph
Gingerich
Mid-Prairie
Randy Miller
Tom Ulin
Greg Mangold
Mark Miksch
Steve Freel
Dennis Griffith
Randy Berg
Strain
Freel
John Cortum
Mike Harland
Griffith
Miksch
Hartzler
Troyer
Alin
Hershberger
Hochstedler
Greg Harland
Hawk
Ben Yoder
Kevin Kloepfer
Jay Leitsinger
Mike McFadden
Dave Crossett
Steve Wright
Brian Fry
Matt McAndrew
Tony Hartley
Rob Stout
Rick Bush
John Kallous
Martin Yoder
Paul Reed
Tom Groff
Jerry Baker
Jack Seward
Jon Wagner
Dean Kron
Jeff Robbe
Solon
Ed Donavan
EIHC
Durant
Washington
Waco
Wayland
Demons
Tom Svoboda
Randy Bates
Wayne State University
Clarence Stull
Warren Olson
Jim Truelson
Milo Sorden Honored for Christ in the Forest Song
Milo Sorden received a surprise party at Everetts Music Store celebrating the publication of his vocal piece I Talked with Christ in the Forest. The song is now sold on sheet music counters nationwide. he has another lighter composition titled Pretty Things.
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Milo Sorden
Everetts Music
Christ
Spitz Eyes seventh Olympic Gold as Munich Hopes Mont
Mark Spitz, after 14 years of training, pursues a seventh gold in Munich. He aims to set world records with each victory at the Olympic Swimming Hall, cementing a historic sports legacy.
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Munich
UPI
Mark Spitz
Bavarian Alps
MELODY STRIKERS HIGH SCORES AND GOLD MEDALS
Bowling MELODY STRIKERS posted top team scores with W F W 2365 and Wash Abstract 2355 while Wash Abstract 832 edged State Bank 806 in team game. Individual leaders included R Hanson 584 series and 203 game, with H Brown 199. In swimming, Mark Spitz, Carmichael pre dental student, won his sixth and fourth individual gold in 100 meter free, aiming for seventh in 400 meter medley relay. he plans to retire for dentistry. Keena Rothhammer of Santa Clara set a world record 8 53.7 in 800 meter freestyle, beating Shane Gould as Gould earned his third gold and overall medals tally rose.
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Wash. Abstract
State Bank
R. Hanson
L. Smith
H. Brown
Carmichael
Calif
No 7
Spitz
Keena Rothhamer
Santa Clara
Shane Gould
Miss Gould
Hemsted Wins Feature at Junction Track
Ron Hemsted took the 20 lap feature at Columbus Junction Saturday night after rising from ninth to the lead on lap 15, in a race marked by a confusing restart and early leaders. He won the main, with Prymek second and Hopp, Helm, and Jenkins among the top finishers. trophy dash went to Tom Hearst.
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Ron Hemsted
Columbus Junction
Bill Hopp
Muscatine
Hemsted
Ron Prymek
Bob Helm
Andalusia
Don Morgan
Des Moines
Larry Jenkins
Wilson
Tom Hearst
David Birkhofer
Phil Yocum
Red Sox gain ground in tangled AL East race
The Red Sox were the only AL East team to gain ground as other contenders were rained out. Boston moved into a three way tie for second place behind Detroit and New York, while Chicago White Sox beat New York 5-0 to stay in the Western race. Wilbur Wood pitched a five hitter to become the White Sox winningest pitcher of the era with 23 wins. Other scores included Oakland over Detroit 3-1 and California over Baltimore 1-0 in 10 innings. De-Men Washington booster club to meet Tuesday at Willows Supper Club with money and stubs.
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Baltimore
Detroit
New York
Boston
Kansas City
Chicago White Sox
Oakland
White Sox
Chuck Tanner
Wilbur Wood
Wood
Chicago
Red Faber
California
Cleveland
Minnesota
Texas
Milwaukee
Washington
De-Men
The
Willows
Beckman Wins Feature at Cedar Rapids Race
Bill Beckman won the Cedar Rapids feature Friday night ahead of Pokey West and Ed Sanger. Beckman led from the fourth lap to the finish with West second throughout and Sanger moving up to third. Other finishers included Bill McDonough, Bob Hilmer, Roger Dolan, Bill Zwanziger, John Moss, Darrel Dake, and Glenn Martin.
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Bill Beckman
Cedar Rapids
Pokey West
Ed Sanger
Beckman
West
Sanger
Bill McDonough
Bob Hilmer
Roger Dolan
Bill Zwanziger
John Moss
Darrel Dake
Glenn Martin
Ron Perdock
Larry Leeby
Dale Welsh
Larry Smucker
Morey Willis
Jerry Maul
Phil Larson
Ron Johnson
Chris Montro
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