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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1971

Page

16

Senators batter Cleveland for sixth straight win

Washington pounded Cleveland 15 6 to stretch its winning streak to six and close to within three games of the Indians in the AL East. Dick Billings hit a grand slam and Frank Howard Del Unser added three run homers as the Senators piled on 34 runs and 44 hits in the four game sweep. Billings has thrived since becoming catcher, batting .391 over six games with two homers and nine RBIs.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Washington Senators Dallas-Fort Worth Senators Cleveland Indians Washington Dick Billings Frank Howard del Unser Unser Billings Paul Casanova Howard

Major Box Scores From New York and Boston Game

Box score details show New York 101 000 7 for 16 runs and Boston 00x 128 0 with Bolin winning 32 and McDaniel taking the loss. Batters include Michael and Murcer for New York and Smith Greenreceit Scott Lahoud for Boston. key pitchers Kekich Munson Peters Bolin.

New York Boston Avirwet Stottiemyre McDaniel Kekich Munson Peters Bolin Tatum Josepson W—Bolin L—Mcdaiel Michael Murcer Smith Greenreceit Scott Lahoud

Youth league action at Jones Park features big games

The Tuesday Noon Optimist led Steitzer Lincoln 13-3 in a 10 to 11 year old Kids league showcase at Jones Park. Mike Daley homered, Dave Aarhus added two hits, while Terry Johnson and Mike Esquezabal also produced for the losers. Elsewhere Cryovac beat Nordstrom Oil 11-3 as Eddie Uthoff homered and Mike Herman pitched a two-hitter. Operating Engineers beat United Realtors 8-2 behind Bruce Mims one-hitter with Greg Roper 3-for-3 and Slough’s triple for the losers. Dempsey Cleaners edged Luce & Sullivan as Dan Lake struck out nine. Coca Cola crushed Kiwanis 15-1 with Paul Witte three hits and Dennis Martin two grand slams. Wilson defeated Skogman 11-7 as Todd Stout and Rich Gradeville sparked the offense. Lutheran Aid topped Dows Dairy 15-1 at Ellis with McGurk contributing two hits. Johnson Gas beat Highway Equipment 10-3 as Thompson and Tehan delivered key at-bats. Noelridge saw Vigortone 7-0 over Davis Jones, Maresh 10-9 over Iowa Mfg, and Midwest Food 3-0 over Enzlers with Klein mowing down Enzlers. Green Thumb edged Morris Plan 9-8 with Coleman, Huggins, and Krause producing for Green Thumb.

New Dempsey Cleaners Luce Cola Kiwanis Ellis Johnson Gas High Tuseday Noon Steitzer-Lincoln Jones Park Mike Daley Dave Aarhus Terry Johnson Mike Esquezabal Eddie ‘Uthoff Mike Herman Cryovac Nordstrom Oil Kirk Zobac Nordstrom van Vechten United Realtors Bruce Mims Fanning Greg Roper Greg ‘Slough Dempsey Cleaners Luce& Sullivan Dan Lake Coca Cola Paul Witte Dennis Martin Jay Ondler Ed Hidder Todd Stout Rich Gradeville Wilson Skogman Ken Riha Terry McGurk Lutheran Aid Dows Dairy Jeff Hoffman Russ Thompson Steve Tehan Chuck Klein Midwest Food Enzlers Bob Stewart Green Thumb Morris Plan Rick Coleman Craig Huggins Mark Krause

Lowrey Wins 3 Hydro Titles at Otley Meet

Bob Lowrey of St Louis claimed his second and third class championships as the East West Hydroplane Championships concluded at Roberts Creek Lake Otley The three day meet awarded seven class finals with Lowrey losing the Class B title to Mike Doran who clocked 3 12 8 while Joanne Ellis of Columbus Ohio retained the Class A runabout title as the only woman titlist

OTLEY Bob Lowrey St. Louis Roberts Creek Lake Lowrey Mike Doran Joanne Ellis Columbus Ohio

Wessling's bases-loaded single wins Watkins tight game

Wessling's bases-loaded single and Jerry Voss' solo homer powered Watkins to a 2-1 victory over Norway in a Watkins Night league holiday game. Wessling delivered the decisive hit as Norway stranded runners in key moments.

Watkins Dave Wessling Jerry Voss Norway

Local Boat Is Hydro Winner

The community owned Miss Madison won the Gold Cup unlimited hydroplane regatta on the Ohio River in Madison Indiana. Both Miss Madison and Atlas Van Lines II finished with 1400 points but Miss Madison earned the cup by capturing the championship heat confirming a hometown victory.

Miss Madison Ohio River Atlas van Lines II

Denny Smith Wins City Amateur Qualifying at Ellis Park

Denny Smith, the 1966 City Amateur champion before his Air Force service, will lead Ellis Park’s team after posting 107 to win the Ellis Park qualifying by four over Mike Brake. The seven man squad and alternates follow.

Denny Smith Air Force Ellis Park Smith Mike Brake

Freeman fires ace at Twin Pines No. 17

James Freeman of 2745 Lindale avenue NE scored a hole in one at Twin Pines golf course on Tuesday. He used a 5 iron to ace the par three hole while playing with Loren Froehlich.

James Freeman Lindale Avenue Twin Pines Freeman Loren Froehlich

Erusha Rebels Win 15-7 After 19 Walks In League Play

In 12-13 year old Kids league action at Noelridge Cedar Rapids Erusha Realtors won 15-7 over Pepsi Cola aided by 19 walks. Steve Austin had two hits for Pepsi Cola. Cedar Rapids also saw Dan Ut Hoff homer and pitch a one hitter to beat Batters 5-1. Appleby Horn beat Gazette 8-4. Hy-Vee defeated Type Union 8-1 behind Steve McKee two hit effort.

Noelridge C.R Sports Club Dobson Erusha Realtors Cleveland Pepsi Cola Steve Austin Dan Uthoff Cedar Rapids Jim Popenhagen John Gavin Appleby & Horn Gazette van Vechten Hy-Vee Type Union Steve McKee McKee Dave Marshall Paul Harris

Providence golfer Jennings wins RI public links title

Harold Jennings of Providence edged Norm Dellaire of Bristol to take the 1971 Rhode Island public links championship after a two lap victory in the 36 hole final at Triggs course.

Providence R. I Harold Jennings Rhode Island Norm Dellaire Bristol Triggs

Wichita Aeros Prove Top Kansas Attraction Despite Losses

In Wichita Kansas the Aeros draw large crowds at Lawrence Stadium as the Triple A club outsells majors in attendance. Through 35 home dates in 1971 they averaged over 4000 with a best crowd of 10021 while mired in last place. Team officials credit strong local support and smart promotion amid economic woes in the city.

Kansas The Aeros Ryan Wichita Cleveland Indians Cleveland Houston Oklahoma City Aero Dick King Milwaukee Braves

Central City Girls and Lisbon Boys Win Central City Tourney

Central City girls captured the softball title by beating Lisbon 6-3 and Starmont 11-1. The Lisbon boys swept Alburnett 12-0 and Central City 11-4, while Central City edged Starmont 2-1 in the opening boys game.

Central City Lisbon Starmont Alburnett Stormont

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