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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1967
Page
10
Ray Sturm starred with three hits and four RBIs, driving in six runs as Welty Way defeated Hopkin ton 6-0 at Ellis Park. A first inning two-run homer by Ray Sturm set the tone while Cliff Rice congratulated Welty Way on the milestone.
Welty Way clinched at least a share of the second half title after a 6-0 win over Hopkinton. Ray Sturm hit a homer and triple driving in three as Kadlec added two hits. Ron Findley's team already leads the first half and aims to seal the overall 1967 title with a win over Fordtown. Iowa City kept its playoff hopes alive with a 11-4 victory over Hopkinton in Monday’s second game.
Hopkinton's football coach Harold Wilkinson reports August drills start at 9 30 a m with Warriors Sophs. Norm Lass had the only hit in the opener and Wilkinson notes he urged all candidates to report for drills whether or not they received a letter. Iowa City game saw Wilkinson stakes. batting star Wilkinson says a missed recruit may not sign but all are urged to report.
A no hitter by Fort Williams Ontario ace Mike Busniak and three routs highlighted opening day of the Senior Little League World Series in Des Moines. Matamores Mexico was eliminated after a 20 run setback while host West Des Moines defeated Houston Texas 81.
Des Moines area players lead at Wakonda as Bill Newland of Des Moines shoots 73 71 14 to top qualifiers for the National Amateur Golf tournament. Marshalltown's John Liechty and Richard Pearce also qualify among 30 golfers seeking three berths. Liechty 73 73 147, Pearce 74 74 148.
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles told a Fellowship of Christian Athletes encampment in Estes Park Colorado that national college grid playoffs could emerge in two to three years. He urged quick action while enthusiasm runs high and proposed a six conference champion plus two at large team format with a season start moved earlier to end in December. Broyles argued playoffs would complement bowls and not endanger them.
Fragmented report notes rain and wet conditions causing reschedulings in multiple leagues including the Pacific Coast and Eastern and Southern circuits. Mentions teams and cities such as Phoenix and El Paso with uncertain results and postponed schedules.
Four Cedar Rapids golfers shared two holes in one in a single week. Chuck Ross aced No. 4 at Ellis Park, then Bob Wheeler followed on No. 7 at Fawn Creek in Anamosa with a nine iron. Red Kelso and Arlo Satchett played alongside both times.
Michigan announces 21 lettermen returning for the next season with 20 players from 196 and one from the 1968 squad. The roster includes much experience and signals a strong program continuity.
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