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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1972
Page
14
Detroit manager Billy Martin used a hat draw to set a temporary batting order in the first game of a doubleheader against Cleveland. Ed Brinkman hit cleanup as Detroit avoided a four game skid with a 3-2 win, then Martin returned to his normal lineup for the second game, a 9-2 defeat.
Amana edged Norway 3-2 as Dave Blazin connected for a fifth inning single. Williamsburg unleashed 13 first inning runs to crush Balltown 19-3, aided by Jim Chambers and Jess Schulter homers. Water loo Merchants beat Winthrop 5-3 and Des Moines Pepsi shut out Alburnett 9-0. Third round games set for Tuesday through Thursday with Williams burg on a bye.
Hanson's Dog Rock, owned by Oscar Hanson of Center Point, captured first in the open division at the Coralville Reservoir field trials. Derby honors went to Myron Roche's Bow, Hunter's Special to Russ Peters' Kelly, with full Open and Derby placements listed for multiple handlers and dogs across Center Point Indianola Cedar Rapids Tipton and nearby locales.
Tipton’s Stan Woode wins B modified feature at Cedar County Raceway and tops the trophy dash and first two heats. Rich Reichmann of Oxford claims the street stock feature and places in multiple heats alongside a field including Jackson, Rodman, Hermann, Wacker, and Vohringer in a crowded race card.
Clete Boyer former MLB infielder belted a grand slam and a two run shot as the Taiyo Whales routed the Toyo Carp 10 3 in Kyoto Japan Jim Qualls another ex MLB man cleared the bases with a hit as the Kintetsu Buffalos beat the Nankai Hawks 5 4 in the first game of a doubleheader. The Hawks won the nightcap 5 4.
In a softball recap the Cedar Hills 14 inch Paradise team faced Midland Industries with players including King Usher Wal Smeldridge and Hanson. General Mills and Bob's Hide-a-Way competed in a separate line with Hunter Murray and Happle contributing on offense and defense.
Welty Way split a doubleheader with Moroa Ill after losing 6 4 in the first game and winning 11 3 in the nightcap. Welty led weekend with three wins in four games as Moron built late lead in Game 1. Local box scores show strong Welty hitting including Palleson Ferch and Andrew contributions.
Steve Carlton turned in another dominant performance, moving to 19-6 and tying for the league lead by holding Montreal to three hits in a 2-1 Phillies win. Willie Montanez and Greg Luzinski hit early runs, but Bob Bailey’s fourth inning homer spoiled the no-hit bid before Carlton finished strong.
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