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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1975
Page
15
Nolan Ryan dazzled for California as he returned from injury with nine strikeouts and no hits allowed through seven plus innings in a 6-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Williams called Ryan's control steady and praised his stuff as the Angels seek offense to support their strong pitching.
In Iowa the Conservation Commission notes good to excellent channel catfish catches in lakes and streams, with bluegill and crappie active in southern lakes and a promising northward crappie run. Rain slows northeast streams while rivers yield channel catfish and walleye varies by water.
In Vandalia Ohio Greg Olsen of DeWitt joined 22 shooters in a shootoff for the national Clay Target championship at the Grand American trapshooting tournament. Barbara Chesser of London Ohio won the women's title by 199 of 200 targets. Mack Morrison of Goldsmith Texas took the sub junior trophy with 199 of 200. Don Ewing of Onawa led class A doubles with 96 of 100 behind Morris Stinebring of Thawville Illinois who hit 100 straight. Dean Johnson of Manly led Iowa with 96 from 27 yards.
Cedar Rapids competitors dominated the World Age Group Trampoline event in Toronto. Dian Nissen won the 18-under girls synchronized title and claimed the 13-14 year old individual trampoline crown plus the 18-14 double mini trophy. Sarah Froechte shared the podium in the team event as co champion. More than 250 entrants participated in the third annual championships. Local organizer Eddie Cole said Cedar Rapids now looks to represent the U.S. at the World Open Trampoline in Tulsa next July.
Jimmy Lonpos dies at about 80 from a heart attack. Lakewood New Jersey reaches Little League finals in Williamsport with 2 0 win over Northridge California. Davenport Iowa first to reach Little League title. Ferguson Jenkins receives Lou Marsh trophy replica for 1974. Eric Soderholm out for Twins season due to broken ribs from sewer fall. Jimmy Connors defeats Dick Creasy amid cramps at South Orange. Bjorn Borg, Vilas, Ashe and Orantes post second round wins in US Pro. Faina Melnik sets discus world record at 230 feet 4 inches. Tim Shaw breaks 400m freestyle world record at AAU. Melissa Belote equal American 2 18 16 backstroke. John Nabor 2 02 52 200 back. Al Woodall allowed to leave Jets camp due to ill father. Bill Hayhoe placed on IR by Packers with fractured left leg.
Former NFL pioneer Marlin Briscoe learns he is traded from the Cardinals to the San Diego Chargers for a high 1978 draft pick. Briscoe, 29, seeks a fresh start with a young Chargers squad, saying he remains a positive, versatile pass catcher despite past image issues. The Cardinals cite a deep receiver corps with Ike Harris and Ben Jones earning shots.
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