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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1976

Page

6

Rasley Leads Iowa to Double Win Over Cornell

Centerfielder Bob Rasley of Iowa City powered the Hawkeyes to a doubleheader sweep over Cornell College. He belted two homers and six RBIs in the 9-0 opener including a first career grand slam, then scored the winning run in the 2-1 nightcap as Iowa improved to 6-7. Tom Steen struck out 12 in the second game, with Cornell’s Kevin Donovan taking the loss. Iowa hosts Luther midweek and Northern Iowa next Saturday.

Iowa City Bob Rasley Hawkeye Cornell College Rasley Iowa Bob Stepp Mark Wold Tom Steen Ram Cornell Kevin Donovan Basley Mike Narducci Steen Donovan Florida Decorah Luther Northern Iowa

Glance Ties World Record At State Relays

Harvey Glance, a 5 foot 8 inch freshman from Auburn, tied the world record in the 100 meter dash with 9.9 seconds at the South Carolina State Record Relays in Columbia. The Phenix City, Alabama native had earlier won the 60 yard dash at the NCAA indoor championships last month.

Columbia S.C Harvey Glance Auburn South Carolina Glance Phenix City Ala

McLaughlin Leads Iowa In Scrimmage At Mid Spring Practice

Quarterback Tom McLaughlin ran for a touchdown and threw for another as Iowa's No. 1 offense led a 75 minute scrimmage. DuBuque junior uses a 10 yard TD pass to Ed Donovan and sneaks in another score, with Steve Bordon adding the final TD. Coach Bob Cummings praised the effort as spring drills reach the halfway point and an intrasquad game is set for April 17 at Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa City Tom McLaughlin Iowa McLaughlin Dubuque Ed Donovan Steve Bordon Bob Cummings Hawkeyes Jerry Runta Jim McNulty Cummings Ernie Sheeler Kinnick Stadium

Yankees Withdraw Messersmith Claim

Fort Lauderdale AP The New York Yankees dropped their claim to free agent pitcher Andy Messersmith. Steinbrenner cited the burden of wearing the Yankee uniform and said the matter is closed for now. Messersmith remains a free agent, able to deal with all 24 clubs.

Fort Lauderdale Fla New York Yankees Andy Messersmith Messersmith Peter Seitz Yankees George Steinbrenner Andy Steinbrenner Los Angeles Dodgers Herb Osmond Osmond New York Bowie Kuhn Kuhn

Whitworth and Haynie Lead Dinah Shore Round Three

Kathy Whitworth and Sandra Haynie shared the lead at 214 after a windy third round at Mission Hills. Pam Higgins and Jan Stephenson fell back with 76 and 78 respectively, while Shako Higuchi and Judy Rankin closed in within three strokes. Whitney and Haynie expressed confidence heading into the final round.

Palm Springs Calif Kathy Whitworth Sandra Haynie Mission Hills Country Club Pam Higgins Jan Stephenson Miss Higgins Miss Stephenson Mission Hills Shako Higuchi Judy Rankin Kathy McMullen Jane Blalock The Colgate-Palmolive Co Miss Whitworth

Hill Signs With Skins

Washington announces running back Calvin Hill, formerly with Dallas and Hawaii of the World Football League, signed a multi year deal with the Redskins. Allen plans Hill as halfback or fullback with potential big back role, citing flexibility and competition at every position. Hill, Yale alum with 1000 yard seasons in 1972 1973, says knee rehab is complete after five games last year.

Washington Calvin Fall Dallas Cowboys Hawaii World Football League Washington Redskins Hill Newsmen Reds&Jins George Allen Allen Mike Thomas NFL Calvin Dallas Ywile Yale

Texas El Paso Sets Record at Texas Relays Four Mile Relay

Kenyans Giashongeri Miungala Munene and Waigwa anchored a 3 58.6 mile leg to lift Texas El Paso to a Texas Relays four mile relay record 16 14 12. Arizona State set a 39 52 440 relay record as well in Memorial Stadium with a 56 3 final lap for Waigwa. Kansas State trailed in second place as NCAA indoor and outdoor titles look to the Miners' current form. Greg Joy cleared 7 3 in high jump to give Texas El Paso another first place medal.

Austin, Tex Wilson Waigwa Texas-El Paso Texas Arizona State Joe Giashongeri James Miungala Frank Munene Waigwa Duke Texas A&m Memorial Stadium Waigwwa Kansas State Miners Texas-El Pascala Greg Joy Florida Mississippi State Baylor Mark Collins Collins Randy Smith Wichita State

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