Giants Rally to 13-5 Win Back Home at Memorial Stadium
Cedar Rapids Giants end a 10 day road trip with a 13-5 victory over Quad Cities at Memorial Stadium. Ken Barton led a 13 hit attack with a homer and four RBIs, while Dave Myers pitched seven strong innings, striking out 10 to earn his 5th win. Rich Murray struggled in his first at bats after a hot stretch, but Barton's 11th homer and Ward's Memorial debut sparked the comeback.
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Reuss Shuts Down Reds in New England Victory
Jerry Reuss, after a rough first half, pitched effectively for the Pirates to beat the Reds 6-2. Oliver drove in two runs as the defense turned three double plays and a fan umbrella helped spark a three-run fifth. It was Reuss’s 100th career win despite a 4-10 start, with Pittsburgh pulling away late and fans contributing to the rally.
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Goff Returns $1000 After NFL Try Falls Short
MOULTRIE GA AP Former University of Georgia quarterback Ray Goff gave the Denver Broncos a $1000 refund after failing to make the NFL team. He accepted a $200 paycheck for five days in camp and then returned the money, choosing to coach at Georgia instead. He plans to help with freshman ball and the offensive backfield.
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Frisch Leads Iowa Women Amateur Golf Final at Beaver Hills
Cedar Rapids golfer Linda Frisch holds a two stroke lead over Tina Mulert of Dubuque entering the final 18 holes at Beaver Hills Country Club for the 1977 Iowa Women’s Amateur. Frisch shot 78 Thursday for 236 after 54 holes, with Mulert and Beth Kirkpatrick both at 238.
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Kennedy Tops Marion Again In District Baseball
Kennedy wins 3 to 1 over Marion in a district game as Hartman drives in a run and Knudtson hits a solo homer. Marion leads with Greg Rice’s homer, Techau adds three hits, and Linn-Mar edges Vinton 6-5 in the nightcap. Kennedy and Linn-Mar play Saturday at 8 p.m. to determine the district finalist slot.
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Hawkeye alumni tour Argentina with Airliner team
Sharm Scheuer man described the Iowa City Airliner basketball trip to Argentina as “unbelievably neat.” Nine former Hawkeyes plus Pete Griffin played nine games July 3 19, winning eight before a 94 84 loss to a Argentina select squad. Scotty Thompson starred with 41 and 36 points, and the 15 man group, led by Doug Tvedt, toured Bariloche Mar de Plata and Buenos Aires amid colorful ceremonies and late games.
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