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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1976

Page

8

Seven No Names To Start In Iowa Game

Iowa plans a spring football game at Kinnick Stadium with as many as seven starters new to the lineup. Key debuts include many walk-ons and transfers while 19 players are sidelined by injuries. A noon baseball doubleheader vs Michigan runs parallel.

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Cedar Rapids Giants Eye Repeat Openers and Waterloo Clash

The Cedar Rapids Giants led by Sally Parker seek a near repeat of 1975 as they open at Waterloo against pitcher Mike Williams who starts again for the Royals. Williams faced CR last year when the Giants began a four game run and Don Sasser returns as cleanup hitter after 68 RBIs. The Giants host the Royals Easter Sunday with Ron Hodges on the mound for CR.

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Salty Parker Seeks Apartment and Giants Opening Details

Salty Parker seeks a one or two bedroom apartment in Cedar Rapids with contact at Memorial Stadium 363-3887 for the home opener coverage. The article lists Cedar Rapids Giants batting order led by Mark Woodbrey and Ken Barton with Steve Grimes at shortstop, plus Wayne Cato and Jose Barrios among others. It notes Steve Watson as opening pitcher and recalls Waterloo Royals’ 93-35 season with returning players and managers.

Cedar Rapids Giants Salty Parker C.R Memorial Stadium O.R Mark Woodbrey Woodbrey Ken Barton Steve Grimes Great Falls Wayne Cato Bryan Boyne Jose Barrios Jeff Yurak Dick Murray Steve Watson Giants Waterloo Royals Williams German Barranca Cedar Rapids Waterloo Woodbrey Borranea Barton Asetor Grimes Hurdle Sasser Ib de Leeuw Dh Calo Silverio Et Boone Gorcia Ib Barrios If Jones Yurak Guten Murray Rt Moreta Watson Williams Waterloo Stadium

Fitch's Cavaliers-C Bullets showdown on TV

Cleveland and Washington face an Eastern Conference semifinal tied 1-1 as defense, not shooting, shapes the series. Coach Bill Fitch emphasizes road play and home-court variance, with a 1:10 p.m. Saturday telecast and a potential record crowd at Richfield Coliseum.

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Bears sign Marek Reece as free agents

NFL notes report running back Billy Marek of Wisconsin and cornerback wide receiver Clarence Reece, formerly of Southern California, signed as free agents by the Chicago Bears.

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Baseball Standings and Probables Providence Context

Baseball standings and Saturday probable pitchers listed for several matchups. Knesgta, Faveros, Pom erigaga Teorser, GKr, Detrat, Roberts and others noted with teams at New York, Boston, Kansas City and Oakland. The fragmentary lines indicate planned games and pitcher assignments amid a busy schedule.

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Pirates Remain Unbeaten as Evans Leads Braves Victory

Braves top Dodgers 3-1 behind Darrell Evans three-run homer and Roger Moret's pitching. Dodgers drop fifth straight as Tommy John returns to the mound. Pirates stay undefeated with a 3-1 win over the Mets in a clash that extended their win streak to five. Giants explode past Reds 14-7 with Bobby Murcer driving in four. Astros edge Padres 4-1 as Enos Cabell and Cliff Johnson spark a sixth inning outburst. Brewers rally past Rangers 3-1 with Don Money Sixto Lezcano and Darrell Porter producing. Royals beat Indians 5-3 and Mayberry lifts the Royals with a late two-run single.

Associated Press Darrell Evans Roger Moret Los Angeles Atlanta Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Evans Tommy John Dodger Pittsburgh Pirates New York Mets San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Reds Houston Astros San Diego Padres Milwaukee Brewers Texas Rangers Kansas City Royals Cleveland Indians Detroit California Dave Parker Frank Taveras Doc Medich Pirates Mets Bobby Murcer Gle Giants Reds Pat Darcy Enos Cabell Cliff Johnson Ken Forsch Astros Padres Don Money Sixto Lezcano Darrell Porter Ed Rodriguez Brewers Rangers John Mayberry Royals Indians Mayberry Don Hood George Brett Hal McRae

Iowa reaches 1000th baseball win in history

Iowa notches its 1000th victory after sweeping Michigan State in a doubleheader to open Big Ten play. Iowa improves to 1000-772 since 1990. wins extend streak to 10. Tom Steimmetz drives a grand slam in game one. Dean Hu lick and Steve Stumpf hit two and three run homers in game two. Freshman Mike Boddicker improves to 4-0 with a strong first game performance.

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