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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1976

Page

8

LaSalle Lancers edge Regis Royals 5-1 behind Arp no hits

LaSalle pitcher Tom Arp dominated Regis Royals, allowing only 1 baserunner on a second inning error as LaSalle built a 5-1 win. Doug Carano provided key support with five innings and Regis notches came on Mike Williams infield single and John Bryant double. Teammates Kramer Keranda Trestiak fueled LaSalle offense with first inning doubles and a sixth inning homer, leaving LaSalle at 14-12 while Regis fell to 15-17.

Tom Arp Doug Carano LaSalle Regis Royal Noo Lancer Lwahitter Bel Reis Lancer Diamond Arp Royal Mark Kramer Carano Royals Regis Mike Willams Jonn Bryant Tommy Dave Close Bettas Tyung Anivone Lancers Kramer Jeff Keranda Randy Trestiak Keranda Trestiak Koranda Tn’ Kramer Chuck Klien RBI Lhe Arby Barone Wilhelm Kin Seohud Jone Gavire Welty Oif Vic Gillette Benton Harbor al Rausch Lady Tuck Plangger Rausch Welly Mike Pailesen Tne Steve Andrew Cliff Rice Larry Anderson Planger George Luther

Red Sox Fire Johnson as Zimmer Takes Over

Don Zimmer replaces fired Darrell Johnson as interim Boston Red Sox manager after a 4-3 loss to the Texas Rangers. Zimmer praises the team’s fighting spirit and plans lineup tweaks including Carl Yastrzemski at first and Steve Dillard at third. Johnson cites poor scoring and leadership changes as reasons for the firing.

Arlington Tex Don Zimmer Darrell Johnson Boston Red Sox Texas Rangers Zimmer Red Sox Ike Boston Johnson Hed Sox Cincinnati Reds Fenway Park Cecil Cooper Dwight Evans Rangers Toby Harrah Ziwmer O'Connell

Langer and Stamp Shine in Region 7 AAU Track Meet

Cedar Rapids star Dave Langer won the senior division 440 yard dash in 50.2 seconds and Tin Stamp of GR ran the 120 yard high hurdles in 21.50 seconds at the Region 7 AAU Junior Olympics in St Paul. Both qualified for the National Junior Olympics in Memphis this August.

ST. Paul Minn Dave Langer Cedar Rapids Tin Stamp

Foyt to Run at Talladega in August Stock Car Race

A. J. Foyt, three time Indianapolis 500 winner, plans to race at Talladega Superspeedway on August 8. Alabama International Motor Speedway officials announced the entry, adding Foyt has competed in several events at the 2.66 mile oval in recent years.

Talladega Ala Foyt Alabama International Motor Speedway

Bena Kids League win sparks Johnson club in Ellis Park action

Bena led the Kids League 1-11 Year-Olds in Ellis Park with a 11-1 victory over Melia Kiwanis as Bena pitched a strong game with ten strikeouts and six RBIs. Chuck LaPeters threw a no-hitter in another Ellis contest, while Pat Richardy and Al Romar led their teams with multiple hits in separate games across Stadium area parks.

Bob Bena Jonnsat Gaslog Melia Kiwanis Elis Park Bena Ellis Chuck LaPeters Mist Piersons LaPeters al Romar Pat Richardy Tao Lasers Stadium Area Bob Pornall Rob Allee ER Inyeres Cryavec Noolridge Park Tastee Freene Zachar Mike Glick Taatee Is

Welty Sweeps Benton Harbor In Major Open Doubleheader

Welty Way club overwhelms Planpger’s Furniture 6-2 in the first game and 4-2 in the nightcap at Benton Harbor Michigan. Pitcher Greg Bosch leads Welty with a 22-9 mark while Rick Plangger allows four hits in game one. Ed Waite and Gordy Pisarik contribute for Benton Harbor as Welty maintains momentum in the district tournament.

Bill Lenway Welty Way Club Plangger Benton Harbor Michigan Welty Planpfer Denton Harbor Rick Plangger Grege Bosch Thase Gordy Pisarik Matt Novak Pisarik Ed Waite Doug Wymer

Valley District Meeting At Valley High

Northeast Iowa baseball coaches prepare for all district meeting at Valley High in Elgin. The session begins Sunday at 1 p.m.

Valley ELGIN Northeast Iowa Valley High

Pinckney Higgins Win at Tipton District Golf Meet

Anne Pinckney and Paula Higgins of Cedar Rapids won the district 12 girls golf team event with an 84 in Tipton. Sonja Stalberger of Cedar Rapids took third with 41 in the nine-hole rounds. Fifth through seventh place were Teresa Kehoe, Diane Keith, and Kandie Reeves of CLR.

Tipton Anné Pinckney Paula Higgins Cedar Repits Pincknay ReWitt Tamm Rerst C.R Sonja Stalberger Berst Sister Leah Tok Stalberger Mariana Sheila Jilka Tamia Thompson Cedar Rapids Kim Miller Terri Christianson

Iowans Hopes Dim at Games in Montreal Trap Event

Charvin Dixon of Harlan Iowa saw his Olympic bid dim after a tough round in the men's trap. Dixon scored 23 22 23 on 75 shots for a two day total of 339, dropping from second to fifth. Ubaldese Baldi of Italy led with a 144 total while Donald Halderman of the United States stood second with 142.

Montreal Quebec Canada Charvin Dixon Dixon Harlan Iowa Ubaldese Baldi Italy Touly Donald Halderman United States

Mariners seek new owners in Toronto bid process

TORONTO Ab The San Diego Mariners of the World Hockey Association have been given until due to find local ownership for the team. Ben Hatskin board chairman and chief executive officer of the WHA said Tuesday.

Toronto San Diego Mariners Worl Hockey Association Ben Hatskin WHA

Kingman Sidelined Weeks With Left Thumb Injury

Major league home run leader Dave Kingman of the New York Mets will miss six weeks due to a torn ligament in his left thumb suffered during Monday night’s Mets Braves game. He underwent surgery at Roosevelt Hospital after injuring his thumb on a dive for a ball in the third inning and was removed in the fourth.

NEW York Dave Kingman New York Mts Atlanta Kingman Ater Hattay Roosevelt Hospital Lori Mets James Parkes

Olympics Contested Records Spark Turmoil Amid Scandals

The report details top performances and startling missteps in the Games. Athletes like Matthes vie for medals as East Germany dominates women's events while a controversial pentathlon judging panel accuses cheating. The scene captures tense moments, world records, and officiating disputes shaping the Olympic narrative.

Anamosa Improves Rally Beats Coda Rapid Priaries In Prep Baseball

Anamosa rallied from early deficit to defeat Coda Rapid Priaries 4-2 as ANAMOGA-Anemasa scored seven times in the frame. Mitch Mueks, Mike Warnet, Dave Dearbord and Mike Laforge each had two hits for Anamosa while Jeff Gibney, Bill Schrader and Aart Gibney added two hits for the opposition. Washington closed its MVC baseball schedule with a 6-3 win over Town City as Rich averaged .365 and Pete Seyler tripled with Chuck Martin doubling for Wash. Jefferyan beat Dyersville Beckman 8-2 behind Jeffs Bist’s big game. Wice struck out nine for Beckman.

Dave Meadev Pin Whitees Martin Morletta Kiwanis Midwest Foods Southside Civic Green Thumb Rob Cunninghat Diana Zimmerman van Vechten Park Carl Rosenberg Mark Sturpess Wilson Allan Lueler Mlles Armstrong Jon Scriven Mike Dvorak Bob Gaskill Paul Long American Federal Lancer Doug Deaver Mike Hilton Tom Leidich Spring House Breitzer Noelridge Park Mike Thayer John Mei Anamoga Anemasa Coda Rapid Priiriees Mitch Mueks Mike Warnet Dave Dearbord Mike Laforge Anamosa Jeff Gibney Bill Schrader Aart Gibney Rairis Kyle Rich Butt Ratrip Washington Missisiipi Rick Miner Kevin Swanson Mike Kocot Beaths Jefferyan Dyersville Beckman Vic Uy Jeffs Bist Dtuwks Dave Wice Tila Warner

Hempstead II Valley Champ Dubuque Hempstead tops 1976 Mississippi Valley title

Hempstead II Valley champion Dubuque Hempstead finished 15-3 to win the 1976 Mississippi Valley baseball title with Cedar Rapids Jefferson second at 13-4 and CR Kennedy third at 12-4. Clinton, Grinnell, Washington, and Muscatine tied for fifth at 8-1. Bettendorf and Iowa City West tied for seventh at 7-7. Des Moines Whatche was ninth. Iowa City was tenth at 4-10.

Dubuque Hempstead Cedar Rapids Jefferson CR. Kennedy Clinton Washington Muscatine Ted Bettendorf Lowa City

LaSalle Benton to Battle in Softball Final

LaSalle and Benton reach the sectional softball final after convincing semifinal wins. Benton and LaSalle tote strong offenses into the title game set for Tuesday at 0 pm, with the winner moving on to regional play. Cindy Lawes drove in two runs and teammates added hits as Benton rolled past rival schools.

Tone Cedar Benton Myynyd Mirial Dickerson Bobcuta Shodlshara Diana Shearen Tynette Maas Keely Kurlentin

Jeff Girls Trip Prairie Edge Prairie in Monday Night Softball

Jeff Girls Trip Prairie edge Prairie 21 1 in inning. Carmel Brown and Trey Kohbeach each had two hits for Jeff. Roberts pitched a one hitter for Helv Armano. Maulette Wise added two hits for Jeff as the win set up a game at 8 pm Tuesday.

AMANA Cedar Auplis Wiferson Edge Prairie Wees Donal Manyer Carmel Brown Trey Kohbeach Jeff Staeoa Roberts HELV Gust Armano D. Maulette Wise Wetter Mae Schrader Lyeitty

Smith Leads USGA Junior Field at Everprenn

Jett Smith of Ogkalulu aveta ancovery at 73 and Erin Pidgeon of Des Molds carded 77 Monday in the U.S. GA Junior tournament at Everprenn, Colo. Ta Chintensen of Urban ndale finished third with 78 as Smith, a winner of the Iown Insurance Youth tour, led a crowded field and earned an alternate spot. Savile qualified for the next Kanal junior event last summer while Hamient trailed, with Bidgean dropping after We Best mine birdies on the 15th and 18th holes. The Tampa Bay area notes conclude with local practice updates.

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