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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1973
Page
12
The Chicago based AP report recalls several baseball moments from recent games. It notes a disputed strikeout involving a foul tip not caught and mentions pitchers Bert Blyleven and Frank Viola among others, with Orioles and Twins scoring closely in tense late innings.
A tense late game scene features Orioles skipper Earl Weaver disputing a strike call as umpire Art Frantz rules Dulwich out on a foul tip. Quilici protests, Weaver seeks Frantz aid, and the Twins lose a key out as a strikeout decision sparks postgame debate. All amid AL standings turbulence as Detroit and Kansas City chase leads.
Geer Peterson in Hickory Will SE hit a hole in one on the sixth hole using a driver. The ace occurred on a par four at Gene Chapman's Golf Center on Thursday. Witnesses included Rich ards, Yom Williams, and Dan Kipsey.
Industrial Corn Sweeteners defeated Wilson and Co. 7 to 2 to take the opening game of the best of three series in the Industrial League playoffs held Wednesday. The second game is scheduled for Mare day at Ellis a Corn Bwamtputirk.
Michigan coach Bo Schembechler ranks second in the annual Top Twenty Coaches poll. Dave Royal of Texas leads the list, with Bryant, Hayes, Parseghian, McKay and others also in the top ranks. The feature covers coaching records, tenure, and notable careers, noting Schembechler at 78-24-3 for a .745 winning percentage.
Pilcher Iron Workers defeat Maidrite 7-5 at Ellis Park, enhancing Pilcher’s 5-0 start with one game left. Ingram drove in key runs as Koering added insurance, while Welty Way dropped to second-half down in Major. Open action also featured Trans Waters 4-2 win over Gohmayn Realtors and a postponement of the Iron Workers’ original Friday game due to tournament commitments.
Irregular list of minor league results and scheduled games across Southern League American Association Pacific League Eastern and International Leagues. Several line items show teams and scores such as Jacksonville 2 Savanna, Birmingham 4, Alexandria 3, Reading 1, Richmond Tidewater 4 with many fragmented or garbled team names and places.
Five Cedar Rapids Cedar Ypids YMCA senior swimmers have entered the National AAU men and women Masters championships in Chicago. Participants named include George Henry, Rev Larcy Fruchling, First Luherin, Ghadiinn, Chotie Gothe, Glenda Sharp, with roles noted as photographer, pastor, homemaker, swim instructor and hopemaker.
Over 300 Iowa junior high personnel are expected in Boone on August 13 for a junior high workshop sponsored by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The event offers instruction ideas for foothill, basketball, wrestling and track. Key speakers include Beanie Draper, Wayne Clinton, LeRoy Wacker, Nelson Crabb, Bill Evans and Al DeLeon.
Strawberry Point hosts a two day partner golf tournament at Backbone Golf and Country Club on August 17 and 18. The event features an 18 hole format with a six dollar entry fee. Reservations can be made by calling 993 4545 or 923 6149 at Wille Gallagher Box 45 Strawberry Point Ja 52076.
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