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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1976
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text appears as scattered softball notes with names and scores. Reads like a local game summary but many words are garbled, making specifics such as teams players and outcomes difficult to determine.
Irvine charged ahead after Rozek and Brake fell back amid a tense final round at Ellis Park. Irvine birdied the first three holes and sealed victory with a 10‑foot putt after Rozek’s late push, while Moran finished third and Rossey came up one stroke short of a trophy. The event, sponsored by JR Sales, saw local club members score for the Ellis Park association.
Salty Parker rotates five strong outfielders led by Mark Woodbrey and Jose Barrios while Steve Wilkins Wayne Pechek and Ted Schoeshaus provide speed defense and clutch hitting. Pitching trio Watson Johnson Mendoza anchor a 3.01 ERA as Pat Roy returns for a Memorial Stadium doubleheader against Appleton.
Cedar Rapids Comets, tied for the Eastern Iowa Soccer league crown, meet Davenport Mexicana for the title likely in Iowa City at 2 p m Saturday. Comets beat Hawkeye of Iowa City 2 4 near Kingston stadium with Ka cena and Dodge scoring. Al McMillin the Comet goalie allowed only one goal in the last seven games.
In Endicott New York Bob Wynn edged Bob Gilder by one stroke to win the rain delayed B C Open at 13 under par 271. Wynn sank two 20 foot birdie putts on the 18th and completed the round with a final 71 for a $40 000 prize while Gilder fell just short.
Keystone defeated Ringo Express 5 to 4 to claim the state ABC baseball championship in Charles City. Both teams advance to the regional tournament August 18 in Rockford. Kent Folsom was named the tournament Most Valuable Player.
The Ellis Park couples best shot golf tourney is scheduled for Sunday August 15. Entry is 10 dollars per couple with tee times available. For reservations call pro George Shimek at 398-5180.
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