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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1975

Page

7

Rain dampens Cedar Rapids Giants spring training

Blustery winds and rain slow Cedar Rapids Giants sessions in Arizona. A six inning loss to Fresno 6-1 highlighted limited offense. Jeff Yurak and Mike Wilbing, each with two hits, stood out. Rosters to be finalized after two or three more games. weather and a possible DH or pinch runner rule may affect Midwest League plans. The Giants break camp April 12 with reports due April 16. Boston Minutemen sign four European players for NASL season opener April 25 versus Philadelphia.

Casa Grande Ariz Cedar Rapids Giants Giants Fresno Monnday Jeff Yurak Mike Wilbing Yurak RBI Bob Harefield Wilkins Cedar Rapids Hartsfield John van Ornum California San Jose O.R Wibins Southern Illinois Deratur Jean C.R Waterloo al Wirth Bob. Thompenn American Baseball Assn Midwest Houston

Night of high scores for Marion Mix Ups at Castle Lanes

Dave Potter led the Marion Mix Ups with a 296 and 618 series at Castle Lanes. Lois Thompson topped the women with 204 and 564 for Sunday Strikers at May City Lanes, as numerous bowlers posted personal bests and high marks across local leagues and lanes.

Dave Potter Marion Castle Lanes Lois Thompson May City Lanes Bob McGrew Ronald Neese Randy Shebek Brett Ibsen Dennis Tibben Larry Neese Frem Carl Turkington Ron Gaede Bill Henderson, Jr Jill Heas Dave Wise Tye Schriever Jera Cooperman Martin Dupler Karen Kielty Larry Heck Graig Moyer Mark Pealer Mary Ann Petchulat John Cracraft

NCAA Sued by Villanova's Porter in Anti Trust Action

Port er of Villanova and now with the Detroit Pistons accuses the NCAA of conspiring to monopolize college basketball players in a 30 million suit filed in Delaware County Court. He says the NCAA blocks players from negotiating pro contracts and seeks dismissal of a 1972 damage suit over his sign with the ABA.

Media, Pa Villanova University Howard Porter National Collegiate Athletic Association Porter Detroit Pistons National Basketball Association Delaware County NCAA Uit American Basketball Association Villanova

LaSalle honors two athletes at annual banquet

Paul Schenkelberg and Jeffe Steffen were named co Athletes of the Year at LaSalle’s banquet. Schenkelberg earned MVP for basketball as a two time all Metro cager, while Steffen, state Class AA 126 pound wrestling champion, was Wrestling team MVP. Also honored were Lisa Champar, MVP in girls basketball, and Brian Sippy, MVP of the 1974 Lan cer football squad. Tait Cummins hosted, Earle Bruce spoke.

Paul Schenkelberg Jeffe Steffen LaSalle Schenkelberg Steffen Lisa Champar Brian Sippy Lancer Tait Cummins Town State Earle Bruce

Iowa Reschedules Cornell Doubleheader Amid Poor Conditions

Poor playing conditions force Iowa to push back a Cornell baseball twinbill from last week to Thursday. The Tuesday Northern Illinois doubleheader in Iowa City is postponed, with a potential Luther midweek pair if weather clears.

Iowa Cornell Northern Illinois Iowa City Luther

Elliott Not Candidate for Indiana Athletic Director

Iowa's Chalmers Elliott says he is not a finalist or candidate for Indiana University's athletic director post. He notes he spoke long ago and has withdrawn his name, while Indiana seeks a replacement for retiring JW Orwig.

Towa City Iowa Chalmers Bamp Elliott Indiana University Indiana Bill” Orwig

Baseball Night Long Doubleheader Drama and Walkoff

The page recounts two late innings defining baseball action. Gibson pitched well for the Cardinals with 12 strikeouts but costly hits by Larry Parrish Larry Buttner and Scott handed Cincinnati a 6 4 win in extra innings. Foster delivered a memorable steal and Belford, while the Dodgers lost to the Reds in a classic 14 inning battle before 52526 fans.

Gene Mauch Bever Gibson Pete Mackanin Larry Parrish Larry Buttner Scott Parrish Jerry White Reggie Smith Dave McNally McNally Cincinnati Los Angeles Dodgers Cesar Geronimo George Foster Charlie Hough Foster Johnny Benoit Dodger Steve Garvey Don Guillet Jimmy Wynn Ferguson Garvey Reds Don Sutton Rose Joe Morgan Davy Concepcion

Wash Honors Roalson at Wash High Basketball Banquet

Senior Craig Roalson was named the 1974 75 MVP and earned the Hustle award while also being named honorary co captain along with Darrell Hobbs. Bol King received Most Improved honors and Hobbs led in rebounding. Pete Sev ec won most assists as Jim Ratcliff served as Master of Ceremonies at the banquet.

Craig Roalson Washington High Roalson Hustle Darrell Hobbs Bol King Hobbs Pete Sevec Jim Ratcliff

Drake Doubts Drake Will Sign Any Cagers

Des Moines AP Drake Coach Bob Ortegel doubts the Bulldogs will sign any players to national letters of intent on Wednesday the first signing day. He noted the date moved up and many players have not completed campus visits while Drake expects visitors over the next two weekends. Ortegel cites competition from schools like Loyola and Marquette as affecting Drake’s standing.

DES Moines Drake Bob Ortegel Bulldogs Ortegel

Phillies ask waivers on pitcher Eddie Watt release

Philadelphia Phillies filed waivers on relief pitcher Eddie Watt to grant him unconditional release. Watt joined from Baltimore after eight seasons, posting a 38-55 lifetime record and a 24.09 ERA with the club, and going 1-1 with a 4.09 ERA this spring in eight appearances.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Eddie Watt Phillies Baltimore Bix Watt

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