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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1976

Page

9

Collins Captures State Title In Fast Pitch Soccer?

Collins Radio's softball team, in just its second year, upset Des Moines Bombers 1 at Birdland Park to win the state fast pitch championship. Manager Dave Krabling praised team unity and clutch pitching led by Jack Larson and Denny Linderbaum, who both won MVP honors in the tournament.

Dave Krabling Collins Radio Collins Welty Way Des Moines Bombers Birdland Park D.M Krabling Tve Jack Larson Denny Linderbaum

Nice Guys Who Gnished First Softball Title

Collins wins state title as Denny Linderbaum and Jack Larson star. Welty Way’s Al Rausch excels on mound. Denny Ferch injures knee but expected back for regionals in Topeka. John Muench and Steve Calvert boost offense and defense as Collins extends title run.

Dick Larson Jack Denny Krahting Linderbaum Weity Way Collins Topeka Kan Kansas City Jack Larson Denny Linderbaum John Muench Welty Way Steve Calvert Diamond Mil's Steve Krahling John Muench Cal Ernst Denny Ferch Sioux City Sooland Sports Sooland Ferch D.am

LaSalle Lancers Face Thin Depth In 1976 Football Campaign

LaSalle High School football expects a lean roster with only two players per position and heavy reliance on juniors to bolster the squad. Senior quarterback Mark Kramer is sidelined by mononucleosis, moving Dave Barta to No. 1, as returning lettermen like Mark Maloney and Kevin Garin aim for key roles. The Lancers open September 10 at Decorah with Decorah and Independence early games before a stretch of league foes.

LaSalle High School Jon Meskimen Jon Larry Anderson Soph Jim Busta Doug Wessling Benton Community Sophs LaSalle Mark Kramer Kramer Dave Barta Decorah Lancers Mark Maloney Kevin Garin John Gearhart John Matt Khuber Joe Jones Terry McGurk Sean Hennessy Tom Kenney Mark Streit Meskimen The Independence Camanche Regis

Backfield Vets Surround Lasalle Quarterback Kramer

Backfield veterans Mark Kramer sits among returners at Lasalle with Mark Maloney John Geathatt and Matt Kluber in the frame.

Mark Kramer Lasalle Mark Maloney John Geathatt Matt Kluber

Dolphins Waive Mercury Morris Amid Roster Shuffle

Miami released Mercury Morris as Don Shula reshapes the backfield amid talks to bring back Nick Buoniconti and after Jake Scott returned from suspension. Morris notes his career with 3,877 rushing yards includes a 1,000-yard season in 1972 before Shula’s new backs are favored. Backup Benny Malone and rookies Don Testerman and Clayton Heath are cited as potential replacements.

MIAMI Mercury Morris Miami Dolphins Morris Manning Larry Csonka Dolphins Don Shula Shula Jake Scott Nick Buoniconti West Texas State Benny Malone Arizona State Don Testerman Clemson Clayton Heath Wake Forest Mercury Steve Owens Oklahoma Sooners Philadelphia Mack Herron NFL George Blanda Vince Ferragamo Cletus Pillum Nebraska

Muncie Fined for Late Arrival at Saints Camp

NFL reports on Chuck Muncie paying fines for repeated late arrivals to New Orleans Saints camp with a $2,500 penalty after another tardy. Coach Hank Stram cites missed meals and meetings as causes, noting a prior $1,600 fine for a Chicago-to-camp delay.

Chuck Muncie Muncie New Orleans Saints California Hank Stram Chicago Stram

Sipe Drives Browns to 21-17 Win Over Eagles

Cleveland quarterback Brian Sipe directed three touchdown drives in a 21-17 NFL exhibition win against Philadelphia. He completed 12 of 16 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns but remains the Browns' backup as coach Forrest Gregg notes the risk of playing two quarterbacks.

Philadelphia Brian Sipe Cleveland Brown Philadelphia Eagles San Diego State Cleveland Forrest Sipe Brian Gregg

Long Named to Coe Grid Staff in Part-Time Role

Dave Long, former St Louis Cardinals and New Orleans Saints end, joins Coe College as a part-time defensive line assistant after playing at Iowa. Chris Patton to coach Coe soccer, succeeding Ray Scuffham who resigned for health reasons. Denny Redel to coach receivers, with Wayne Phillips directing offensive backs. remaining staff unchanged.

Dave Long Cedar Rapids Jefferson St Louis Cardinals New Orleans Saints Coe Barron Bremner Long Iowa Bremner Chris Patton Colorado College Ray Scuffham

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