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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1976
Page
6
Bob Wynn captured the B C Open title by one stroke with a 13 under par 172 to raise his season earnings to 574 419 and move to 29th on the PGA leading money list. The article also notes other sports items including a sale of the San Diego Mariners and various track tennis and baseball notes.
Los Angeles Rams announce the trade for defensive back Brvian Lee from the New Orleans Saints. Lee, 26, from Austin Texas, listed at 6 foot 3 and 200 pounds, has been with the Saints since 1971 after being drafted from Prairie View A&M.
A compact look at baseball boxscores highlights subtle details behind game totals. Analysts note small print on scoring rules and player credits that can change interpretations of a box score.
California Angels outfielder Booby Bonds placed on emergency disabled list. Mike Overy recalled from Salt Lake City. Indians place Alan Ashby on injured list. Rick Cerone called up from Toledo. Mariners hire Mel Stottiemore as coach. Braves promote Bil Pocoroba. Expos Berry Foote placed on day disabled. Warren Cromartie called up from Denver. Bills and trades include Cowboys Wright signed. Broncos Joe Sullivan traded liaison for draft choice. Packers add Ernie Ion and Howard Stickied. Vikings waive defensive back Skins. Saints Sivin Lee traded to Rams for draft choice. Seahawks release Skin Boyd, Garry Keithley. Buccaneers release Jim Akce and Stevan Scavelli retires. Red Wings assistant coach Eep Jordy moves to minor league coaching.
Varndon W. Williams of Cedar Rapids shot 1189 of 1200 targets to finish mid pack after day one of the National Small Bore Rifle championships at Camp Perry Ohio. The four day meet continues through Thursday with Williams among the top shooters.
Mercy 4 Shemrock 9. Cedar Service 6 Shemrock 6. Cedar Service 5 Bartow 1. Farmers State 4 Farmers State 19. Bartow 15.
Baseball roundups note Monday games in multiple leagues with rain causing postponements. Reading Quebec City and Waterbury Bristol hazard delays while Williamsport leads Berkshire. three Rivers of West Haven and other matchups show mixed results across leagues.
Robin Roberts and Bob Lemon headlined six new inductees at Cooperstown as rain pushed the ceremony indoors to the Otesega hotel. Veterans Committee selections included Fred Lindstrom Cal Hubbard Roger Connor and Oscar Charleston with Connor and Charleston deceased.
Mechanicsville Bank defeated Monticello AMC Cafe 18-12 in Wapsie women's conference play Monday. Deb Cook and Joy Svoboda homered for Mechanicsville Bank as they rolled to the high scoring victory.
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