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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1973

Page

3

Willie's 3 Run Homer Halts Cardinals St Louis Lead

Willie Mays belted a seventh inning three run homer to erase a one run deficit and lift the Mets past St Louis as flu hit several Cardinals players, including Red Schoendienst and Ken Reitz. Cesar Cedeno drove in a run in extra innings to seal Houston's 1-0 win over Cincinnati. The Cubs beat Montreal 2-0 while Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 4-1 and Los Angeles blanked San Francisco 3-0.

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Sports Roundup Highlights Several Team Signings and Injuries

World Team Tents signs include JE Jean King and Jaim Newcome from Australia as early signings. Lacie Rentzel of the Rams is suspended and fled, while Bud Harrelson of the Mets misses 2 3 weeks with a fractured sternum. Chicago Cougars deny signing Sian Mikila from the Black Hawks. George Wilson sues for 1.4 million over alleged racial quota. Rams acquire Greg Slough from the Vikings and Exisel.

JE Jean King Australia Jaim Newcome Lacie Rentzel Los Angeles Rams Bud Harrelson New York Mets Pirates Chicago Cougars World Hockey Aren Chicago Black Hawk Sian Mikila George Wilson Buffalo Braves Greg Slough Minnesota Vikings Exisel

Major League Box Feat?

A brief box score item notes a major league game featuring key players and contrasting teams. The report highlights notable performances, scoring runs, and final outcome, with emphasis on standout pitchers and hitters and the game's competitive context.

Welly Way Eastside Win Key ASA Substate Clash

Welty Way led a three team Cedar Rapids bracket to advance in the ASA sub-state softball tournament. Eastside Maidrite beat Pilchar’s Auto 24 to nothing. Tron Workers defeated the Office of Manchester 4 to 0. Patrick trip and details from other games noted. no further context available.

MT. Vernon Jack Larsen Welty Gelinarn Gore Patrick Trip Aland Carson and

Chris Taylor Named Big Eight Athlete of the Year

Chris Taylor of Iowa State, a 86-0-1 wrestling record holder with two national titles, is honored as the Big Eight Athlete of the Year by the Kansas City sports commission. He will be feted August 16, with Duffy Daugherty as keynote speaker. other finalists include Kusaver, Schultz, Stearns, Sehrell, Brown, Rodgers and Lowry.

Kansas City TAP Chris ‘Taylor Hone Weed Herve Uio Kansas City Sports Commission Big Eight Taylor Sports Commission Michigan State Duffy Daugherty Ernie Kusaver Kansas State Dennis Schultz Oklahoma State John Stearns Colorado John Sehrell Kansas John Brown Missouri Johnny Rodgers Nebraska Chess Lowly Oklahoma Cyclones

Cedar Rapids Leads At State AAU Swim Meet

Cedar Rapids tops with 162 points at Des Moines state AAU meet as Ames and Vickers Swim Club trail. Rick Gilbert shines with three wins in under 10 division. Cedar Rapids posts records in medley events and individual backstroke. The event runs into Sunday with top four advancing to Mason City regional.

Des Moines Cedar Ids Amateur Athletic Union Utdland Cedar Rapids Ames Vickers’ Swim Club Marlon Rick Gilbertshiis AlHreestyle Cellar Rapids Baty Piels Olliot Tom Lucas C.R Chrng Williams Candy Swartzentruber Cindy Jergens Leigh Thomas Marion Hob Welden Ben Taylor Mason City

Post Shares Early Lead At Spencer

SPENCER AP Ralph Campiano of Des Moines shoots 68 to lead after day three of the Northwest Amateur Golf Tournament at Spencer while Brad Post of Iowa City tied at 141 with Len Nielsen. Campiano must shoot 72 or better in final qualifying to carry the lead amid others like John Leichty and Gere Grimsley aiming for progression.

Spencer Ralph Campiano Des Moines Campiano Brad Post Towa City Post Len Nielsen Compiane Colé and Country Club Nielson John Leichty Marshalltown Chuck Moran Gradtiliger Gere Grimsley Clarida Steve Kuhler Waterloo Mark Rhode Mark Demorest Ivan Miller Grundy Center George Turner Chuck Nanigal Mason City Tom Chapman, Jr Newton Éhole Kim Mitchell Bob Leahy Iowa City Dud McCardell

Fairfax Falls In ABC Meet in Des Moines Zone

In the AABC tournament action on Triday Allison defeated Dyersville 11 to and Des Moines Dial edged Fairfax 12. Bill Nelson and Paul Eherline hit homers for Allison. Joe Pasccuzzi and Bob Samples also went deep for Des Moines. John Brase homered for Fairfax. Sunday games schedule Waterloo versus Wintheng at 6 p.m. and Norway vs Maquoketa at 8 p.m. Dyersville meets Fairfax at 1 p.m. and Allison faces Decorah at 3.

Watkins Allison Dyersville Des Moines Fairfax Bill Nelson Paul Eherline Joe Pasccuzzi Bob Samples Fosapark John Brase Decorah TMU

Fight results from Adjadined Prose i Fa Alvare Yaqui

The report records fight outcomes linked to Yaqui Lopar and Latta Mont, with mentions of advisories and results from a local ring or event. Specifics on opponents, venues, dates, or scoring are unclear in the fractured OCR.

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West Central Claims Regional Softball Title Over Elkader

West Central defeated Elkader 7-3 to win the girls regional softball championship and advance to the state tournament. Vicky Wedemeier and Caral Brown hit home runs as West Central improved to 21-1. Elkader finishes 23-6, with Joni Kovilska homering in the loss.

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Mayberry Starts Royals Run With 871 RBI Pace

Kansas City beat Minnesota 4 2 to extend the Royals' win streak to six as John Mayberry homered for his 22nd and drove in two, joined by Amos Otis and Cookie Rojas in the key early rally. The Twins, led by Harmon Killebrew and Tony Oliva, struggled as KC showcased the Patek-Rojas double play combo and Mayberry's hot bat.

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Kace's Skelly Tops Gohmann in Cedar Hills League

In Cedar Hills Kids League action, Kace's Skelly defeated Gohmann Schmitt Construction 70 to 0 Friday. Mittar League play saw Kace's Skelly beat Golitzann Vand Assoc 76. Jefe Hunt delivered the winning run for Ware's while Schilligs edged Country Kitchen 48 with Young Boyd and Graff combining for a 2 hitter and 10 strikeouts. Aume Electric defeated Wood Cleaners 24 to 8 in another contest.

Schmitt Construction National Insurance Cedar Hills Kace Skelly Golitzann

Wilson's Captures MNB Softball Title

Wilson's wins the Merchants National Bank Industries softball tournament at Nost ridge, topping Nodridge in a championship game. Penick and Jord assist Langles in a close final, with Town Steel also contributing in the victory.

Wilson FMC Corp Merchants National Bank Industries Nostridge Town Steel Langles Penick & Jord Nodridge Denner

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