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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1977
Page
15
The stormy slugger Dick Allen has quit the Oakland A's amid personal controversy and hints at playing in Japan. A's owner Charles O. Finley said he received a very cordial letter from Allen on Saturday.
Ace reliever Bruce Sutter will miss the All Star game with a bad knot in the right shoulder and is replaced by Rich Gossage. Vida Blue requests removal from the AL roster due to a stiff arm. Wayne Gross fills in. Carl Yastrzemski is doubtful with a bruised foot and Mike Schmidt may skip with a finger injury. Sparky Anderson plans Tom Seaver as starter amid NL’s recent dominance.
Red Smith argues against the annual All-Star exhibition noting its lack of competition and flawed selection process. He recalls historic origins from Arch Ward and Chicago Tribune while contrasting with baseball’s current format and voters. He suggests ending the concept as the best idea.
Medalists include Archie Biederman and Rosie Marsh tying for top net, with Sally Wing and Pat Peeler as 46 handicap winners. Club championships list multiple flight winners across both Elmcrest and local venues, highlighting Carol Burns and Doris Renfer in first divisions, and Terry Wilson leading the Men’s 4, 1 hole rounds with 289.
Elmore Moe Hill of the Wisconsin Rapids Twins slugged his 32nd homer of the season against Wausau tying the Midwest league single season mark. Hill also owns the record for most extra base hits in a season with 128, set in 1976.
Du buque's Tina Mulert captures her second straight Lady Julien title as final round is canceled by rain. She shot 73 in opening round, edging Darlene Lavachek of Du buque. Cedar Rapids athletes Linda Frisch and Judy Blank place high with scores of 76 and 79. Joan Peck wins fifth flight with 106. In Ohio, Scott Ovel of Cedar Rapids wins Formula Super V at Mid-Ohio with 90 mph pace, boosting Central division points. Mike Plotz and Mike Berryhill also place in top ranks.
Penney's of Cedar Rapids captured two wins in the state junior girls tournament for ages 13 to 15. Sally Matejcek tossed a three hitter in 8-4 over North Des Moines while Lori Matejcek limited Urbandale 28-2 in the quarterfinals.
On this date in 1940 Franklin D Roosevelt was nominated unanimously for a third term with Henry A Wallace as running mate. The pair went on to win the November election.
Rain halted the Sunday games of the women's fastpitch tourney delaying key matchups. Des Moines La Pizza House vs Langhurst and Keokuk Safari were suspended. makeup games set for July 23 at Kirkwood Welty Park with 6:30 p.m. start and a 9 p.m. finale. Laura Paulus at Marion and Holly Pike for Des Moines led early action. Safari beat Decorah 7-6 to knock out Carlson's.
Benton Community and CR LaSalle lead all East Central Iowa Conference balloting. Benton tops with 9 1 record earning five first team and two second team picks. LaSalle places six girls on first unit and Donna Troyna named Coach of the Year.
Center Point defeated Independence St. John's 13 to 2 in a sectional prep baseball game Saturday. Greg Rhinehart Dennis Burger Jeff Schwiebert and David Zieser each had two hits for Center Point while Ron Hearn collected two hits for St. John's. If weather allows, Center Point (21-7) will face Jesup here Monday at 8 p.m. in the sectional final.
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