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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1975

Page

16

Ex-Mates Endorse Robin Roberts for Hall of Fame

Former Phillies star Richie Ashburn praised Robin Roberts ahead of Baseball Writers Association of America Hall of Fame results. Ashburn recalled Roberts’s dominance from 1948 to 1961 and noted he finished what he started, driving wins even against era greats like Musial Mays Aaron and Clemente.

NEW York Robin Roberta Pitehed Phiadelphia Haseball Rabbn Phils Riebin Ashburn Baseball Writers Association of America Robin Ashburn Sporia Philadelphia Bulletin Phillies Rabn Roberts Philadelphia Stan Musial Willie Mays Hank Aaron Ralph Kiner Roberto Clemente Ernie Banks Duke Snider Rubby

Hall of Fame ballot results shuffle veterans and newcomers

The article details Baseball Hall of Fame voting with BBWAA selections including Kiner and Sain among final candidates. It notes Roxie Ann Rice as a central figure in a drug-use probe, Cooperstown eligibility rules, and the Veterans and Negro Leagues committees awaiting later results.

Kansas City Sdid Cooperetaven N.Y Banks Aaran Kiner Snider Roberta Austhe Bbwaa Roberts Pittsburgh Pirates Prine Mantle Whitey Ford BBWAA Committee On Veterans Phil Cavarretta Hal Newhouser Vic Raschi Johnny Sain Ken Boyer Don Dryadele Johnny Podres Bill White Committee On Sunny Jim Bottomley Sam Thompson Jocko Conlan Jim “Cook Papa" Bell

LaSalle Mat Squad Tops Regis 41 15 in Dual Meet

LaSalle defeated Regis 41 15 in a home wrestling dual as coach Larry Anderson praised the team's best performance of the year and Regis coach Gary Koschmeder noted the Royals’ youth and improving effort alongside a forfeited 185-pound bout. Jeff Steffen and Doug Burkle highlighted LaSalle wins with pins and a decisive 134-pound decision.

Repis LaSalle Royals Gary Koschmeder Regis Koschmeder Anderson Jeff Steffen Doug Burkle Steffen Burkle MBS Tom Renner Jeff Burkle-Renner Renner Ultimate Victor Burkle Steven Angerer Jim Steffen Sean Hennessy Regie Louie O'Hara

Mount Mercy Girls Cruise Past Mi Saint Clare 102 46

Mount Mercy built a 58 9 halftime lead and rolled to a 102 46 victory over Mi Saint Clare in MMC gym. Marty Novak led Mount Mercy with 29 points and Becky Steele added 24 as the winners improved to 7 2.

Mount Mercy MMC Saint Clare Marty Novak Becky Steele Mi. Mercy

ROTC Cage Meet at Coe Invite Highlights Six Teams

The All Iowa ROTC Invite Honor basketball tournament runs 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Coe University Ebyfeld Rowse. Six Iowa ROTC teams compete including Coe Air Force Iowa State Army Navy and Air Force Upper Iowa Army and Iowa Air Force. Public invited free of charge.

Coe Ebyfeld- Rowse Iowa

O'Hara Wins Izsak Walton League Trap Class A Title

Tom O'Hara hit 47 of 50 targets to win the Class A portion of trap shooting at the Izsak Walton League on Wednesday night. Tom Happ won Class B with 45 of 50.

Tom O'Hara Izsak Walton League Tom Happ

Jeff Teams Win In YMCA Action

The Jefferson Racketheads beat the Kennedy Weebles 45-36 led by Moon's orjt points and Walker's 15. Sara Mek top scorer with 20 for the losers. Jefferson Bruins defeated the Washington White Cross 41-35. Standouts down Prairie Toojong 25-14.

Jefferson Racketheads Moon

Paxson nearly bowls 300 in local bowling league

Paxson rolled 299 for Yondracek Insurance in the Wednesday Night High Rollers at Lancer Lanes with a 644 series after 176 and 189 counts. Norman Strain added a 600 series in the same league while Glenn Strain averages 151. The Washington Booster Club hosts a Flapjack for Fitness breakfast Sunday 9 AM to 1 30 PM at the school cafeteria with pancakes and trimmings $1 in advance $1 25 at the door. Janice Sedlacek wins girls goal shooting contest at Van Buren school with 120 points. Diane Lapaty earns 100 and Holly Northrup 90.

Ail Paxson Yondracek Insurance Washington Booster Club Janice Sedlacek van Buren School Diane Lapaty Holly Northrup

Wiggin Named Chiefs Head Coach Replacing Stram

Kansas City AP Paul Wiggin defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers was named head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs today. Wiggin succeeds Hank Stram who was fired December 27 by owner Lamar Hunt. The Chiefs narrowed a field of many candidates to three finalists including Monte Clark of the Miami Dolphins.

Kansas City Paul Wiggin San Francisco Kansas Ciy Chiefs Wiggin Hank Stram Chiefs Stram Lamar Flint Monte Clark Miami Dolphins Wos Cleveland Browns Hunt Quecesa

Coe Heads to Knox for Top Scorers Showdown

Coe College Kohawks travel to Knox Saturday for a key Midwest Conference test as top 10 scorers Gary Pokcomm and Dave Woodward lead Knox. Coe sits 7-1 in conference play and holds a two-game edge over Carleton and Knox. The trip follows a Friday swing to Eureka College.

Coe Kohawks Knox Monmouth Gary Pokcomm Dave Woodward Woodward Don Tune Carleton Ilinois Eureka College Galesburg

Kenon Reinstated to East Squad for All-Star Game

New York Nets forward Kenon, 6 foot 9, 205 pounds, was reinstated by ABH Commissioner Todd Munchak to the East squad for the January 28 contest in San Antonio. He had been dumped from the All-Star game after the East selection process and finished fourth among East forwards in writers and broadcasters voting.

NEW York Forwand Larry Kenor New York Nets ABH Todd Munchak San Antonio Kenon Nets Challong

New Cleveland Coach Chosen From Lombardi Lineage

Richard Gregg, a 41 year old Lombardi disciple, was named head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Gregg praised Lombardi but said he will not imitate him and aims to win with Art Modell backing him. He plans a tougher training camp and curfews, and will decide his staff after talks with current coaches.

Richard Bilotti Cleveland Forreat Gregg Vince Lombardi Cleveland Browns Lombardi Southern Methodist University Green Bay Packers Labs Dallas Cowboys San Diego Chargers Grege Browns Nick Skorich Art Modell Art Modell

Weiskopf Cleared of Erotic Play Charge

Weiskopf was cleared of charges he failed to exert his best effort in the second round of the Dean Martin Tucson Open. TPD Commissioner Deane Beman said the evidence supports his contention that his erratic play reflected best effort under conditions.

Prbhle Beach Calif Tom Weiskopf Tucson Bill Baker Tournament Players Professional Gaffers Association Weiekopf Weiskopf TPD Deane Beman Boman Beman Washington, D.C Tom

Wrestling results from Lisbon and Wilton excerpts

Readable fragments show wrestling results with names Chuck LeGrand Randy Alaadav and opponents across Lisbon and Wilton. The text lists weights 126 and 138 and mentions pins and placements, but full match details are incomplete.

Lisbon Wilton Chuck Legrandl Bove Bariout Roland Rotman Randy Alaadav

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