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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1980

Page

15

Schiltz wins Hawkeye Downs late model feature race

Dick Schiltz slipped past Bill Zwanziger with three laps to go to win the 25 lap Late Model Feature at Hawkeye Downs Friday night before a Fourth of July crowd. Zwanziger held second with Delhi’s Bob Schulte third as Schiltz started 13th and moved to the lead on lap 22, earning his first Hawkeye Downs feature win of the year.

Chip Marshall Gazette Dick Schiltz Waterloo Bill Zwanziger Hawkeye Downs Speedway Zwanziger Delhi Bob Schulte Schiltz Schulte Hawkeye Downs Darrell Dake Cedar Rapids West Liberty Mel Morris Wilton Tom Hearst Marion Steve Keppler John Connally Kenny Walton Viola Ed Sanger Roger Dolan Lisbon Mike Frieden Bill Rice Des Moines Ken Heeppner Kari Sanger Marian Jerry Naylor Chopper Safety Gus Hughes Terry Meeks Monticello Dave Albert Sportsman Main Ron Pallister Mike Phillips Mike Mayer Janesville Larry Doherty

J R Richard Dominates In Astros Pitching Spotlight

Houston's James Rodney Richard, a 6'8" right-hander, has powered the Astros with 9 3 this season and a 13 game NL win streak against the Dodgers. Off the mound he is devout, devoted to his five children, and speaks of past prejudice with quiet bitterness, after a Vienna Louisiana upbringing.

Houston Houston Astros Alan Ashby James Rodney Richard Astros James Rodney Ashby Astro J.R Richard Los Angeles Dodgers Philadephia Steve Carlton Pittsburgh Pirates Vienna

J R Richard Overcame Bias To Become A Top Pitcher

The article recounts J R Richard’s rise from a hard working childhood on a Virginia farm to being drafted by the Astros in 1969. It details early prejudice in the rookie leagues, support from Hub Kittle, and how adjustments to his delivery unlocked his potential as a premier pitcher.

Vienna Richard Grambling Lincoln High School Jonesboro Jackson Astros Covington J.R Enos Cabell Cabell Cocoa Oklahoma City Hub Kittle Kittle God St. Louis Cardinals

J R Richard’s rise and vow to seek bigger salary

J R Richard, standout Astros pitcher, battled early friction and injury before flourishing in the late 1970s. The interview portrays his drive, control gains, and a bold ultimatum: demand top NL pay or consider leaving Houston when his 1983 contract ends.

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