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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1976

Page

9

Diamond Mills and Collins Post Win in Scrambled Softball Tilt

In a chaotic Diamond Mills at Collins Post softball game, Collins Post triumphed 9 to 4. Keiper drove in the winning run with a single in the seventh, while Kirby used three pitchers and Gary Berger took the loss. Diamond Mills tied in the sixth when Dick Powell was hit by a pitch but later singled to drive Dunn.

Sevistith Iy Gres Keiper Avent MG Dick Powell Frig Foster Collins Gailias Steve Calvert Clack Shanaham Aneoni Hitcder Keith Booth Ghanahan Denny Linderbaum Linterbaum Bartle Ernst Ent Thas Lasernaat

Benton Community dominates South Tanta in AA district opener

Marshalltown Er in Janes led Benton Community to a 6-0 victory over South Tanta with a three hit effort and 11 strikeouts. He added a single double and homer as John Less also homered. Decorah beat Waukon 2-2 behind two hits and a homer by Waukon staff. South Winnesheik edged Crestwood as winning pitcher Kevin Lutkentinus contributed two wins.

Marshalltown Erin Janes Benton Community South Tanta Janes John Less Decoral Waukon Koya Fred van Poenen Decorah Plan Kevin Lutkentinus Ap South Winnesheik Crestwood Osl

MEL To Finals Behind Fuelling MEL To Finals Behind Fuelling

Randy Evelling pitched a one hitter and struck out three as MEL of Mongna defeated Gilbertville Don Bosco 3 to 1 in the first round of the AA prep baseball playoffs Thursday. Tim Shultz delivered a two run double in the fifth inning to seal the win for MEL, setting up a Saturday district foul game at Dyersville.

Randy Evelling Mel of Mongna Gilbertville Don Bosco Tim Shultz MFL Dyersville

DH Kuemon Paces Decorah in Designated Hitter Key At Bat

Decorah designated hitter Tint Kuemon delivered a standout at bat, pacing the lineup with strong contact. His early hits sparked scoring chances and set Decorah on a hopeful path in a tight section matchup.

Center Point Nips North Linn In Girls Sectional

Becky Rhoads delivered a bunt in the final inning lifting Center Point to a 5-4 victory over North Linn in the girls sectional softball opener. In district play Friday night, North Linn faces West Delaware and Center Point meets Maquoketa Valley.

Alburnett Becky Rhoads Center Point North Ling Ryan North Linns West Delaware Maquaketa Valley

Turkey Valley sweeps West Union North in district baseball

Turkey Valley defeats West Union North 13 3 as Dave Murray powers a seventh inning homer and Ton Kriener throws a no hitter through seven. Kurt Robinson belts a three run shot while Stormont’s Dave Biermann and Jeff Snyder collect two hits each.

West Union Dave Murray Turkey Valley Osiwein Ton Kriener Eiznt Kurt Robinson West Union Northyin Reese Stormont Dave Biermann Jeff Snyder

Hansen Increases Downs Point Lead In Late Model Race

Hansen extends lead in Hawkeye Downs late model stock car standings after Friday results. Curt Hansen of Dike, Ed Sanger of Waterloo, and Bill Zwangser top a tight field. Darrell Dake last year’s champion holds fifth. Friday program starts 7:30 p.m. with time trials and 8 p.m. races.

Curt Hansen Dike Hawkeye Downs Hansen Ed Sanger Waterloo Curt Owning Edat Bill Zwansiger Roger Dolan Lisbon Sunger Zwansiger Dolan Darrell Dake Cedar Rapids Dan Dickey Packwood Bil Beckman Tohn Moss Iowa City Phil Larsen Mike Frieden Fairfax Jim Stodola Shedlsburg Ron Pallister Bernie Frieden Stan Kikihammer Steve Becker

Two Iowans Second In U S Mat Meet

Two Iowa wrestlers placed second in the Greco-Roman division of the National Junior tournament. Trady Moore of Roland Story was runner-up at 105.5 pounds and Gordie Steffensmeistr of Fort Madison finished second at 185. Josh Your of Fort Madison placed fourth at 98. Ten Iowa athletes competed.

Iowa City Iowa APY Rainerup L.A. Wrestling Federation Trady Moore Roland Story Gordie Steffensmeisr Fort Madison Josh Your Lowans

Major Boys Title To Acme Electric

Run Stow had three hits and Mark Waller two as Acuna Electric won the major boys league crown at Cedar Hills with a 5-1 victory over Larry Sharp Realtors. Craig Bruce fanned nine and Steve Langhauser went two for two for the Ins ers. In the minor division playoff Lisa Condon had four hits while Julie Ewert and Inthe Schmitz added three each as May Guy Lanes beat Guaranty Wank 8-6. Chris Cambridge had three hits for the losers.

Run Stow Mark Waller Acuna Electric Cedar Hills Larry Sharp

Linn-Mar leads first team honors in EC Iowa baseball

Linn-Mar, despite finishing last in the East Central Iowa conference with an 8 12 record, had the most first team all league selections. Seniors Von Hollingsworth, Brian Barnes, and Brad Reid earned spots. Benton Community and Dyersville Beckman each placed two players on the first team.

Linn-Mar Lion von Hollingsworth Brian Barnes Brad Reid BCS Vochampions Benton Community Dyersville Backmat Kyle Mailers Carl Klosterman Cedar Rapids LaSalle Tom Arp Jeff Koranda Bcs Rick Hurlbert Prairie Town City Regina

Hawkeyes Rank High In Attendance At Kinick Stadium

AP reports Iowa Hawkeyes drew 1,534,262 fans in 32 home games over six seasons, averaging 47,046 at Kinick Stadium, ranking 23rd nationally. Iowa State listed 075,684 for 9 games, averaging 33,644, while Michigan led with 4,400,360 total and 87,180 per game.

Iowa CiTy Y Jows Hawkeyes National Collegiate Athletic Assn Iowa Kinnick Stadium Iowa State Michigan

Eight of 11 U.S. Boxers In Contention at Olympics

Montreal AP report notes Sugar Ray Leonard beat European champion Valery Simosov in a 140 pound bout to push eight of the American team into the round of 16. Other U S boxers yet to fight include Jon Curtiz Clint Jackson and John Tate with Cuban boxers Teofilo Stevenson and Sixto Soria also advancing as competitions continue.

Montreal Sugar Ray Leonard American Legion Leonard Valery Simosov U.S Jon Curtiz Washington Clint Jackson Nashville Tenn Zbigniew Kirk John Tate Knoxville Teofilo Stevenson Sixto Soria Andres Aldama Sabalattin Bureu

Thirteen Records Fall At City Meet In Vara

Cedar Rapids country club edged Bever by four to win the city recreation swimming title at Noglridge park pool. Thirteen records were set, nine in the girls events led by Kim Kepler of Cherry Hill and Krissy Danaher of Elmcrest, with multiple relay records and sprint marks across age groups.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Bever City Recreation Noglridge Park Kim Kepler Cherry Hill Krissy Danaher Elmcrest Snder Bever Park Lyno Klinge Kepler

Prairie and Benton Lead ECS Girls Softball All-Star Team

Prairie junior pitcher Sheila Lynch and four teammates earn first-team berths as Prairie goes 9-0 in league play. Benton places five players on the first team with 7-2 league record. Also honored are players from LaSalle and Iowa City Regina with Kris Rogers leading ECS hitters at .562. Coach of the Year is Prairie’s Ron Rohlena.

Prairie Benton Community Pace Benton Sheila Lynch Jil Brose Cathy Zalesky Teresa McArtor Lynch Hawk Jan Dethaff Diane Shogren Kelly Kerkman Kathy Junge Kim Prusha Linn-Mar Lisa Geske Julie Brackschink LaSalle Mary Meek Cindy Hawes Monica Holden Iowa City Regina Kris Rogers ECS Ron Rohlena

West Delaware Leads Picks in All Conference Baseball

West Delaware leads with four first team selections in the all conference baseball roster. Unanimous picks include Randy Letts and Mitch Realty of West Delaware, Chris Schoon of Anamosa, and Darry Whitson of Vinton with a slate of players from Marion, Maquoketa, Tipton, and other area schools represented across first and second teams.

Greg Bier Marion West Delaware Randy Letts Mitch Realty West Melaware Chris Schoon Anamosa Darry Whitson Vinton Plichees Greg Bled Chris Schoo Aromean Randy Sehirm Vinvot Randyerly W. Dslaare Caicherie Paul Rowland W. Belemore Ray Pyslel Inlieidars Time Hall Sre Delaware Tim Giobs Ron Klin Morio-Ambins Wilth Travis Mike Whester Mauuoketa Mare Atafins John Cassidy Rick Werner Mamtielie-Cinea Craig Ran Ateft Dene Tekan Tipton

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