Cavaliers and Bucks spark NBA playoff bid headlines
The Cavaliers won their first division title with a 49-33 record and host the Washington Bullets in the first round while Milwaukee pursues a playoff spot against Detroit. Key players include Jim Chones and Bob Dandridge, with Seattle and Phoenix aiming for the West showdowns.
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North Trio Tosses Perfect Game in 10-0 Win
West Union North pitcher trio Larry Crain Bob Marshall and Tom Marshall combined for a five inning perfect game against Cresco Notre Dame nine Cresco batters were retired by strikeouts. Crain Bob Marshall and Tom Marshall doubled as hitters driving in two runs apiece.
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Sports Roundup highlights Jacksons bid in Oakland series
Reggie Jackson may rejoin the Orioles for a two game Oakland series as he weighs a five year one million dollar contract. The roundup also notes NCAA recruiting questions around Houston McTear, Lynn Stiles joining San Jose State coaching staff, Teofilo Stevenson’s boxing defeat in Minsk, and David Pearson’s NASCAR title chase with limited points.
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Crenshaw Coody and Kite to Play Amana VIP Tourney
Golf stars Ben Crenshaw Charles Coody and Tom Kite join the 10th annual Amana VIP tournament June 21 at Iowa Finkbine course. Larry Zigler also returns among 40 pros. Crenshaw rose after Crosby Pro Am and Hawaiian Open wins. Coody and Kite have past VIP success and championships.
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Runners win triangular as HLV tops field
HLV claimed 133 points to win the girls track triangular over Amana 96 and Deep River Millersburg 32. The meet included events and athletes such as Donna Keller and Cindy Grimmamans with notable performances listed in the relay and hurdles disciplines. In other sports news, the Pittsburgh Steelers' 1976 preseason schedule includes an August 28 road game against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Astros Sharp In Comeback Win To Open Season
Houston manager Bill Virdon urged unity after a rough start as J.R. Richard Larry Hardy and Ken Forsch combined for a 5-0 win over the Giants. Cruz’s eighth inning outfield assist preserved the shutout while Greg Gross and Enos Cabell contributed early runs.
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Upper Iowa and Cornell Split Baseball Doubleheader
Cornell and Upper Iowa split a Monday doubleheader in Mount Vernon with Cornell winning game one 7-2 and dropping game two 3-2. In the nightcap Cornell freshman Jeff Sinkey drove in Bob Mick with the winning run in the seventh inning, giving Cornell a 4-11 overall mark and 2-0 in Midwest Conference play.
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Norway High School earns 11 0 win in Lisbon game
Norway pitcher Bruce Volz fans 16 while three hitting stars pace an 11 0 victory over Lisbon. Kevin Schulte drives in three on offense as Norway builds two runs in the third and explodes for nine in the fourth. In Newton, Mass, Everett’s Bill Rodgers sets a New England record with a 13 25.4 three mile in the Boston College relays.
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Koe Honors Kelly Nesemeier Winners in Midwest sports week
Coe College named two sport junior athletes Kelly and Nesemeier as Kohawks of the Week. Kelly won Grinnell Relays 100 yards in 9.9 seconds and led 440 relay. Nesemeier hit two homers including the game winner against Carleton. Both backfield players from last fall.
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Linn-Mar Girls Golf Opens Season with Triangular Win
Linn-Mar girls golf opened at Squaw Creek winning a triangular meet over Marion and Regis. Linn-Mar totaled 212 while Marion shot 222 and Regis 233. Medalist honors went to Sheila Jilka of Linn-Mar with a 48. Marion’s top scorers were Lynn Benkusky and Julie Knack with 50 and 56 for Regis.
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Morgan Forgetful Day Ends With Reds Sweep
Joe Morgan forgot to leave tickets for his wife and father to attend the pregame MVP presentation but still produced two hits and two RBIs as Cincinnati Reds beat the Houston Astros 9 3 to sweep the season opening series. The game drew a record crowd of 53 390 in San Jose also notes Tfija Mitic will test free agency with the San Jose Earthquakes next year.
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