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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1975

Page

48

Orioles Palmer Becomes First 20-Game Winner of Season

Jim Palmer improved to 20-8 as Baltimore beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2. Brooks Robinson cleared the bases with a two-out single in the eighth to tie and put Baltimore ahead, while Lee May and Don Baylor provided earlier support. Palmer allowed six hits including homers by Jorge Orta and Pete Varney, but survived a late scare to secure the win.

Baltimore Brooks Robinson Jim Palmer Orioles Chicago White Sox Palmer Jorge Orta Pete Varney Lee May Jesse Jefferson Birds

Palmer earns 20th victory in comeback season

Palmer a 29 year old right hander pitched one inning shy of a complete game while fanning nine to reach 20 wins for the fifth time in his career. The win caps a comeback year after a seven and twelve record and elbow trouble sidelined him nearly two months following his 1973 Cy Young season.

Palmer

Jets Top Falcons In 16-13 Preseason Victory

Jets beat the Falcons 16-13 as J J Jones connected on a second half TD and set up a field goal. Pat Leahy kicked three field goals for New York while Steve Bartkowski sparked Atlanta with a late 47 yard TD pass to Alfred Jenkins before Nick Mike-Mayer missed a 35 yard attempt.

Atlanta J. J. Jones New York Jets Atlanta Falcons Steve Bartkowski Falcon Nick Mike-Mayer Jets Falcons Jones Jazz Jackson Jerome Barkum Pat Leahy New York Bartkowski Alfred Jenkins Mike Mayer

Two Tie in Golf at Elmcrest Course

Dr Meyer Schaffer and Nick Scholius tied at Elmcrest Country Club scoring 47 in the low net event. The pair shared the top result in a three worst holes contest held Saturday at Elmcrest.

Elmcrest Meyer Schaffer Nick Scholius Elmcrest Country Club

Baseball Standings Snapshot with City and Texas Teams

K City of New York led by Busby with 15 wins and 10 losses while Swaurk from Texas, managed by Perry, stands 14 and 15. Guro and Broberg are noted players. The fragment indicates league standings for teams and personnel.

K City Busby New York Guro Swaurk Broberg Texas Perry

Pro Football Scores Roundup

Pro teams posted notable results with the Los Angeles Rams defeating Kansas City 14 to 6, New Orleans topping Baltimore 27 to 3, St Louis edging San Diego 14 to 9, the New York Jets beating Atlanta 16 to 13, New England prevailing over Green Bay 20 to 13, Chicago shut out by Denver 13 to 0, and the New York Giants overpowering Pittsburgh 24 to 7.

Detroit California Kansas City Catfish Hunter New York Yankees San Francisco Philadelphia Phillies Houston Pittsburgh Cincinnati St.Louis Pete Falcone Randy Moffitt Giants Cesar Cedeno Pirates Johnny Bench Reds Rhi Rt Tei Johnstone Rt Iown Teeenas Luzinsk Montanez Ralien Schmidt Richard Ss Varney Jefferson Homitton McCror Moffitt Tavier Hilgadort Yo Hutton Chicago Baltimor Orta Varney Way Bumbry Grich Bovier Collins Remy Bidwarf Falcone Rivers Meyer Ib Falcone Brock If Veryzer Ss Abe Miley Womamee Zergre Beret Foster Te Brewer's McEneny Dinmane Sas Wee New York Tere Tekulve Leonard Ee Brett P Hebner Bice Zemshi Zerrse Jackson Sa Ystree Kweli We ER Toad Milwaukee Texas Rhobi Yount Ro Ct Thomas Hargrove Scott Ip Burougas Aaron Harran Mitchell Komal Lezcano Omaarers Eis Morphy BaRdger Texas Pet Gbittsburgh Philadelphia St. Louis Atlanta Sng St. Is Montreal Stone Rem Billi Ai San Diego Strom Folkers Tate Wary Los Row Los Angeles New Orleans Baltimore N.Y. Jets New England Green Bay Denver N.Y Giants

No unity at Purdue after scrimmage says Agase

Purdue coach Alex Agase deemed the team closer to the desired unit after a Saturday scrimmage marked by 10 fumbles and two interceptions. Quarterback Mark Vitali appears set to start the regular season opener on September 13 at Northwestern.

West Lafayette Ind Purdue University Alex Agase Agase Mark Vitali Purdue Northwestern

Sylvia Wins Senior 45 Tennis Championship Title

Second seed Dell Sylvia of Knoxville Tennessee defeated top seed Straight Clark of Havertown Pennsylvania 6-3 3-6 6-3 to win the U S Senior 45 and over grass court championship in Philadelphia Saturday.

Philadelphia Dell Sylvia Knoxville Tenn U.S Clark Haverford

Michigan's Young Wolverines Face Tough 1975 Schedule

Michigan coach Bo Schembechler previews a younger team amid a tougher schedule. The Wolverines eye another Big Ten title and potential national contention after a 10-1 season, highlighting star Don Dufek and a reshaped backfield with Rick Leach and Harlan Huckleby among early contributors.

Ann Arbor, Mich Michigan Bo Schempe Pat Hand Wolverines

Bruce Praises Cyclone Defense After Scrimmage

Iowa State coach Earle Bruce said the defense looked strong in the first major scrimmage of fall practice but the offense failed to sustain scoring drives. He highlighted Greg Pittman Mike Stensrud and Ron McFarland for standout play and noted Luther Blue was not fed enough. The quarterback race between Wayne Stanley Tom Mason and Buddy Hardeman remains unsettled.

Ames Iowa UPI Iowa State Earle Bruce Cyclones Bruce Greg Pittman Mike Stensrud Ron McFarland Cyclone Luther Blue Blue Luther Wayne Stanley Tom Mason Buddy Hardeman

Amana Beats Norway 2-0 in Prep Fall Baseball Opener

Randy Reichmann fired a two hitter and did not allow a hit until the sixth inning as Amana blanked Norway 2-0 in the prep fall opener. Greg Hergert and Steve Hegewald drove in runs for Amana.

AMANA Randy Reichmann Norway Greg Hergert Steve Hegewald

German forces win at Tannenberg in 1944 Poland

On this date in 1944 German forces defeated the Russians in the World War I battle of Tannenberg in Poland.

Tannenberg Poland

Baird takes 2 shot lead at BC Open after 36 holes

Butch Baird shot 69 to reach 133 after two rounds in Endicott New York leading the BC Open. Don Iverson and Mike McCullough trailed two strokes back at 135 while Ralph Johnson tied for best 66 on the day's weathered course amid rain delays.

Endicott N.Y Butch Baird Baird Don Iverson Mike McCullough Iverson LaCrosse Wis En- Joie Ralph Johnson New Smyrna Beach Fla Bob Shaw David Graham Andy North Gainesville North Richie Karl Hubert Green B.C Gay Brewer

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