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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1975

Page

8

Tigers Rally Past Royals to extend winning streak

Detroit beats Kansas City 3-2 for ninth straight win as Vern Ruble and Bob Reynolds fueled a late rally. Ron LeFlore tabbed a baserunning spark in the fifth, lifting the Tigers above the Royals. Ralph Houk praised the young club's growth after a brutal slump.

Detroit Tigers Tigers Kansas City Royals Detroit Ralph Houk Houk Boston Red Sox Texas Rangers Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Baltimore Orioles California Angels Vern Ruble Bob Reynolds Jack Pierce Royals Pierce Ron LeFlore LeFlore Gary Sutherland Leon Roberts Ruble Reynolds

Wellington Waives Hearing In LSD Case

Iowa City AP reports University of Iowa football player Red Wellington of Chicago waived preliminary hearing Thursday. The Hawkeye starting halfback was arrested last month on a charge of LSD delivery and his case was sent to Johnson County district court. He is free on his own recognizance.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa Red Wellington Chicago Johnson County Wellington Hawkeye

Stargell Ties DiMaggio for 24th with Homer in Pirates Win

Willie Stargell tied Joe DiMaggio for 24th on the all time list with a homer and a run scoring single as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1. The Pirates moved six games ahead of the idle Phillies in the NL East while the Dodgers fell another game behind Cincinnati.

Pittsburgh Ine DiMaggio Willie Stargell Stargell DiMaggio Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs San Diego Padres Pirate Dodgers Dodger Mike Marshall Pirates Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Reds Dnger Walt Alston

Cedar Hills leagues feature mixed results and late comebacks

Vern's Standard defeated Cal Jenkins Carpet 13-4 after Nancy Baber's triple and Nancy Pesek's homer plus Pam Squires's three hits. MNB beat Zacher Realtors 7-2 as Pam Miller Beth Garber and Mary Henry each collected three hits. AMCBW crushed Skogman Realtors 24-6 behind Shelly Hodges's homer. The American Legion beat Jolly Wagon 10-3. Eby's Sporting Goods won 13-8. MsToo hammered Schumacher Home Builders 20-4 as Scott Fillenworth struck out eight. Karr's Skelly edged Land O Lukes 12-10 with Banes and Brown homering for Land O Lukes. Dan's Dry Wall beat Boston Store 8-7 in Pee Wee.

Nancy Baber Pam Squires Nancy Pesek Vern Cal

No-Hitter Bonanza in 10-11 Baseball Action Friday

In Noelridge action two 10-11 year olds pitched no-hitters. Mark Driscoll struck out 13 as Maresh Metal beat Davis-Jones-Lamb 6-0, with Chuck Higgins adding two hits. Also, John Merta and John Meier combined for a no-hitter as Montgomery Ward routed FMC 46-0. Todd Bergen pitched a three-hitter in Tuesday Optimists 4-1 win over Martin Marietta. Rudy Brown had two hits for the losers. Chris Sather had four hits including a home run as Green Thumb crushed Zachary Realtors 16-4. Bobby Wiltgen hit a grand slam and two other safeties as CR Jaycees beat Nordsio OI 17-2. Cryovac defeated Tuesday Optimists 12-6. Al Van Vechten, Dan Jennings, Dick Parr, and Al Carlson combined on a no-hitter as CR Transfer & Storage beat Coca Cola 8-5, with Tommy Nohre's three-run triple delivering the win. Armstrong’s defeated Iowa National 16-1 as Mark Marshall at Noel Idg. Tires, Oph Matt Mor 1 ’thont. Ward 16, Farco Moresh & Davis-Jones 0. Gl Thumbie Zachary at Jones SW Joveee's 17, Nordstrom 2. Bryowne V2. Tues Oct 6 at Van Vechten. Reds.

Mark Driscoll Maresh Davis- Jones-Lamb Noelridge Chuck Higgins John Merta John Meier Bob Corrigan Montgomery Chris Sather Green Thumb Zachar Realtors al van Vechten Dan Jennings Dick Parr al Carlson Tommy Nohre C.R. Transfer & Storage Coca Cola Harry Hakill Armstrong Iowa Noel Idg Matt Mor Ward Farco Moresh Davis Jones Thumbie Zachary Joveee's Nordstrom van Vechten Ellis Julnsan Cini

Welty Way Hosts Own Tournament

Welty Way will stage a 12 team fast pitch softball tourney June 12 13 at the new Welty Way complex. Four Major Open clubs join Collins Radio Eastside Maidrite Diamond Mils with Des Moines C P Vending and La Crosse Keg Bar. Other entrants include Decatur Ti Fram Tavern Madison Wis Quanocas Chicago Pogles Madison Wis.

Welty Way Welty Collins Radio Eastside Maidrite Diamond Mil Collins C & P Vending Des Moines Keg Bar LaCrosse Wisc Lyth Nite Owls Freeport Til Maidrite Cantoo I Toser Star Decatur Fram Tavern Madison Wise Quanocas Chicago Pogles

Cedar Rapids Sporting Goods blank Police 3-0

Cedar Rapids Sporting Goods pitcher Jonn McDermott hurled a three hitter to defeat the C R Police 3-0 in Major Kids League action at Daniels. The Police had won the previous day, beating 7-Up 20-15 as Dave Wise and Mike Allard led the offense. Nick Azinger had two hits for 7-Up.

Jonn McDermott Cedar Rapids Sporting Goods C.R. Police Daniels Police Dave Wise Mike Allard Nick Azinger

All-Star rosters reflect Dark's bias and injuries

NEW YORK AP It figures Alvin Dark ignored fan ballots as he named the AL starting lineup for Milwaukee. Oakland’s Dark favored homegrown players and chose stars like Gene Tenace Bert Campaneris Reggie Jackson Joe Rudi Thurman Munson Graig Nettles Bobby Bonds Rod Carew and staff includes Vida Blue Rollie Fingers Catfish Hunter Nolan Ryan Jim Palmer Rich Gossage and Steve Busby. Aaron may not play due to a shoulder injury while Hank Aaron ties Willie Mays and Stan Musial with 24 all-star appearances if he participates.

NEW York Alvin Dark Dark Oakland A’s New York Yankees Milwaukee Hank Aaron Willie Mays Stan Musial Aaron Milwaukee Brewer Bud Selig Ector Oakland Claudell Washington Cleveland George Hendrick Boston Fred Lyon Kansas City Hal McRae Chris Chambliss Baltimore Lee May Carl Yastrzemski George Scott Bark Cookie Rojas Bobby Grich Yanks Sandy Alamar Jorge Orta Chicago San Bando Buddy Bell Cookie Dave Chal Joe Rudi Archer Thurman Munson Graig Nettles Bobby Bonds Minnesota Rod Carew Oakland Aces Vida Blue Rollie Fingers Catfish Hunter Nolan Ryan California Jim Palmer Rich Gossage Jim Egat Steve Busby

Three Phillies, six NL players named to All-Star reserves

manager Walt Alston selected six NL reserves for the All-Star game in Milwaukee. Greg Luzinski Dave Cash Larry Bowa Manny Sanguillen Al Oliver Tony Perez Bob Watson Bill Madlock Reggie Smith Bobby Murcer Gary Carter join the roster alongside Cincinnati’s Pete Rose and others, with notable Dodgers and Reds also contributing to the NL squad.

San Francisco Philadelphia Phils Pittsburgh Pirates Walt Alston Milwaukee Philadelphia Greg Luzinski Dave Cash Larry Bowa Manny Sanguillen Johnny Bench Cincinnnati al Oliver Pittsburgh Tony Perez Chcinnati Bob Watson Houston Bill Madlock Chicago Reggie Smith St. Louis Bobby Murcer Gary Carter Montreal Sanguillen Perez Cash Madlock Bowa Luzinski Smith Murcer New York Yankee Carter Oliver Watson

Sanger Favorite in Mid-Season Late Model Feature

Waterloo's Ed Sanger holds the pole for the 25 lap Late Model feature at Hawkeye Downs on the dirt half mile. With the top points and no time trials, the high field includes Fred Horn, Bill Zwansinger, Darrell Dake, Stan Stover, Roger Dolan, Curt Hansen, Don Hoffman, Ken Walton, and Bill Beckman as challengers in the mid season championship sprint.

Waterloo Ed Sanger Hawkeye Downs Sanger Downs Eddie Fred Horn Marion Bill Zwansinger Darrell Dake Cedar Rapids Stan Stover Reinbeck Roger Dolan Lisbon Curt Hansen Dike Don Hoffman Des Moines Ken Walton C.R Bill Beckman Martelle

Astros Fire General Manager in Shakeup at HSA

Sidney L. Shrenker was named president of the Houston Sports Association and announced the firing of longtime general manager Richardson amid fan criticism and recent poor team results. Interim GM John Mullen will handle duties as a search for a successor begins. Hofheinz retains a board role.

Houston (At Spec Richardson Houston Astros Astros Roy Hofheing Sidney L. Strenker Houston Sports Association Richardson Shrenker HSA Homeing Shienker John Mullen

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