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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1975

Page

2

Diamond Mil's Clobbers DJ's 12-2 in Open softball rout

Diamond Mil's unleashed a batting arsenal at Ellis Park and beat DI's Lounge 12-2 in six innings due to ten run rule. Steve Koser homered and added a triple and single while Steve Calvert drove in four including a two run triple. Ron Rushek allowed seven hits as Mil's built a four run fifth. Nine errors by the opposition aided the winner, dropping DI's into last place as Diamond Mil's moved to fourth, 1 4 games back.

Haven Simmons Mil's Felding Ellis Park Mil Steve Koser Steve Calvert Koser Gray Joe Cmmetik Tim Cook Diamond Mil Mill Calvert Old Town Inn Diamond Mil’s Welty Arizona State Fuillerton State Dan Byrne Gideon Oklahoma Bob Shirley Shirley Texas Longhorn

Big Ten May OK 4 Bowls

Michigan and four other Big Ten schools may win approval to play bowl games beyond the Rose Bowl with the plan needing six member votes. If approved the top four teams would play conference approved bowls while the conference champion remains bound for the Rose Bowl.

Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Athletic Board of Control U-M Minnesota Big Ten Wolverine Don Canham Canham Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio Michigan Michigan State Indiana Iowa Chino State

Center Point Routs Alburnett 12 7 In High School Baseball

Center Point shortstop Ron Ash hit a homer and drove in four as Center Point beat Alburnett 12 7. Phil Lala added two home runs and three RBIs in the Friday game.

Center Point Ron Ashlock Phil Lala Alburnett

Verns Wallops Schmitt 14 4 Cedar Hills Girls League clash

Verns Standard defeated Schmitt Construction 14 4 in Cedar Hills girls Major league softball Friday. May City Lanes won 19 6 over Fowler Electric with Mary Ortmayer hitting two homers. Roxanne Dietzman belted a grand slam as AMCRW beat IBEW 22 13 in girls Minor. National Insurance edged Gibson Realtors 13 12 with Shelly Gerst and Regina Sears two hits each. In boys Major league auc tion Gene Michaler had two triples and Scott Allacher two doubles in El Mar Acres 17 3 over Sunrise Optimist. Crawford Quarry beat Ebys 12 7 as Doug Thompkins had two hits. Minor: Jeff Ceder grand slam and Mike Wurster homer as US Navy toppled MeToo 11 4.

Nancy Peeck Satsumi Michelle Schewatzki Vern Standard Schmitt Construction Cedar Gene Michaler Scott Allacher el Mar Acres Sunrise Optimist Crawford Quarry Ebys Doug Thompkins Jeff Ceder Mike Wurster Navy MeToo

Lenz and Myers Lead West Liberty Past Wilton in Baseball

Larry Lenz and Mike Myers each drove in three runs as West Liberty defeated Wilton 12 to 5 in a high school baseball game on Friday.

Wilton Larry Lenz Mike Myers West Liberty

Bice Drives Sophs to 3-2 Win over Betton Community

Greg Bice drove in two runs to pace the Marion sophomore baseball team to a 3-2 victory Friday over Betton Community at home.

Bice RBI Marion Sophs van Horne Greg Bice Marion Benton

Central City Splashes Starmont Nine 13 1

Central City improved to 3-2 with a 13 to 1 softball win over Starmont. The game featured a dominant offensive showing from Central City and a lopsided final score reflecting the home team's control.

Central City Starmont

Alburnett Girls Defeat Center Point 11-7 in Softball

Darla Smith and Kim Soukup each had two hits as Alburnett beat Center Point 11-7 in high school softball Friday.

Alburnett Darla Smith Kim Soukup Center Point

Police Verrimont's Win in Major League

Dave Wise hurled a three hitter with nine strikeouts and two hits as GR. Police beat C.R. Ten & Awning 16 2 in 14 15 Major Kid league at Noelridge Friday. Ron Rooks added two hits for the winners while Dave Towe homered for the losers. At Daniels Vernimont's topped Seven Lip 9 4 with Casey Knake two hits and Tim Rugella a homer for the losers.

Dave Wise GR. Police C.R. Ten & Awning Noelridge Ron Rooks Dave Towe Lozers Daniels Vernimont Casey Knake Tim Ruggela Loers

Oxford Jet Girls Midland Boys Win

Midland defeated Oxford Junction 13-1 in softball while Midland boys topped Oxford Junction 7-2 in a high school baseball doubleheader played Friday at Oxford Junction.

Oxford Jet Midland Oxford Junction

Dodgers Rally Behind Marshall After Month Absence

Iron Mike Marshall returned for the Dodgers after a month on the shelf. He threw three innings of one hit relief to beat the Phillies 3-2, despite rib injury troubles earlier in the season.

Mike Mike Marshall Los Ange Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Marshall Burt Hooton

Pauly Sparks Leads Springville Past East Buchanan 15-4

Teresa Pauly ripped two doubles and a homer driving in three as Springville defeated East Buchanan 15-4 in a high school baseball game. Pauly Sparks contributed a stellar effort with 15-4 final score reflecting Springville's offensive showcase and East Buchanan’s tough outing.

Springville Teresa Pauly Buchanan

J Hawks Split With Bulldogs in MVL doubleheader

Cedar Rapids Jefferson split its Mississippi Valley conference twinbill with Bettendorf. Jeff took the opener 6-5 after Bettendorf tied it late, then Jeff won the nightcap 6-3 behind strong pitching as Dave Alberta closed out the hitters. Key hits came from Dennis Heintze, Lee Cann, Rick Samek, and Vaughan Werlein with two early Jeff runs. Jeff improves to 13-8 on the season. In softball, Prairie remained perfect with a 12-9 win over Iowa City West as Kelli McArtor hit a grand slam and Sheila Lynch added two hits.

Norway Cedar Rapids Jefferson Bettendorf Bulldogs Vaughan Werlein Dennis Heintze Lee Cann Rick Samek Jeff J-Hawks Hettendorf Dave Alberta Randy Jacobson Samek Kelli McArtor Sheila Lynch Pace Prairie Iowa City West Prairie Friday Prairie

Petz and Doehrmann Throw Gems in Williamsburg Drill

Williamsburgs Joe Petz pitched a perfect game in the opener and Keith Doehrmann a no hitter in the nightcap as Williamsburg swept a high school baseball doubleheader from BGM by scores of 20 to 0 and 2 to 0 Friday.

Williamsburg Joe Petz Keith Doehrmann

Hiawatha youth baseball scores big Friday action

Homers by David Steve Brelje and Duane Hopker powered the Hiawatha Optimists to an 18 to 3 win over Hiawatha Lumber. Hiawatha Fire Dept. beat Waterhouse 8 to 2, and Hiawatha Lumber defeated PTA 12 to 4. In minor play Jaycees beat Bowler Construction 2 to 0, Graybill Electric edged ARW 3 to 2, Mike's DX topped Farmers State Bank 14 to 0, and A W edged Bowler Construction 6 to 1. In girls play Lee's Mobile beat Opti-Mrs 15 to 14, PTA downed Busy Bee Cafe 11 to 10 in 11-13 division, Newmire's defeated A J Electric 8 to 7, and Fireplace Lounge beat Jaycee Wives 16 to 12.

David Steve Brelje Duane Hopker Hiawatha Optimists Hiawatha Lumber Hiawatha Boys Hiawatha Fire Dept Waterhouse Hiwatha Lumber PTA Jaycees Graybill Electric Mike Farmers

Knoedel Nielsen Fail To Qualify At NCAA Meet

Iowa State athletes Bill Knoedel high jumper and Dave Nielsen pole vaulter along with Clive Sands failed to reach finals in Provo. Sands ran 9.6 seconds in the 100 yard dash preliminaries, leaving Knoedel and Nielsen out of the finals in their events.

Provo Utah Iowa State Clive Sands Sands Bill Knoedel Dave Nielsen

Fairfax routs Keystone 11-1 in Watkins league game

Fairfax erupted for 11 runs against Keystone as Jon Brass and Mark Sickles led with slam homers. Cedar Rapids Prairie prep star Watkins alum Jon Brass and Jeff athlete Mark Sickles powered the win, Steve Schamberger added a homer, Keith Junge homered for Keystone. In the nightcap Amana edged Newhall 4-3 behind Steve Tripilino’s four hitter.

Watkins Jon Brass Cedar Rapids Prairie Prep Mark Sickles

Four Shine in Big Urbana Win 28-0

Urbana softball crushed Vinton 28 to 0 as Linda Rindar knech and Susan Cripps led with five and four hits respectively. Peggy Zieser added three hits and Connie Zieser drove in three runs with a homer in the Friday game.

Big Urbana Vinton Linda Rindarknech Susan Cripps Peggy Zieser Connie Zieser Urbana

Nine Homers in Happel Win 20-2

Jeff Burker belted four home runs and Happel and Sons slugged nine total homers in a 20-2 Prairie Community Little League baseball win over Call ce Shoppe. Also listed were Bret Wagner Ted Sievers Chiia Simonson Marvin Harrell and Lady Kelchan. May City Lanes beat Ramada Inn 10-6 behind Scott Serovy's three run double. MNB edged Happ Electric 8-7 and DJ's Lounge defeated Gateway Gardens 186 Gary Schwartz homered for DJ's.

Jeff Burker Happel Gateway Gardens Gary Schwartz

Hagen 8th in National Junior College Golf Event

Hutchinson Kan Mike Hagen of Marion playing for McLennan Junior College in Waco Texas finished eighth out of more than 100 golfers in the National Jacko Golf tournament in Hutchinson Saturday. He shot 72 73 75 77 for a 297 total and earned second team All America honors.

Hutchinson Kan Mike Hagen Marion McLennon Junior College Waco Tex Hagen

Carleton Takes Low Gross in Retired Men's Golf

Elmo Carleton fired a 42 to take low gross honors in the retired men's golf event at Squaw Creek Friday. Ray Prescott and Willis Clark shared low net with 346, Lea Flack was closest to the pin on the fourth hole and Ralph Sanford won the eighth hole.

Elmo Carleton Squaw Creek Ray Prescott Willis Clark Lea Flack Ralph Sanford

Two Unearned Runs Help Anamosa Beat Vinton 5 4

Anamosa scored two unearned runs in the bottom of the seventh to prevail over Vinton 5 4 as Ed Roberts and Tony Yerkes each collected two hits. Anamosa swiped 10 bases, Jeff Gibney drove in two runs and Kevin Furler added two hits. Mount Vernon 8 Mid Prairie in other high school action.

Anamosa Vinton Ed Roberts Tony Yerkes Jeff Gibney Kevin Furler Prairie Linn-Mar Mount Vernon Mid- Prairie

McGinnis Hints at Possible Move to 76ers

Philadelphia interest rises as George McGinnis weighs a potential Bucks deal. After NBA blocked his Knicks contract, the ABA scoring star said he could consider joining the Sixers if a money offer exists. He may meet GM Pat Williams to discuss options. HSV crushes Montezuma 19 0 in girls softball.

Philadelphia George McGinnis Philadelphia 76Ers

Postville Tops Valley 5 2 for Valley’s First Loss

Elgin game details Steve Martins Craig Martins and Colin Took each had two hits as Postville defeated Valley 5 to 2, handing Valley their first loss of the high school baseball season.

Elgin Steve Martins Craig Martins Colin Took Postville Valley

No Surprises In NCAA Baseball

Arizona State defeated Fullerton State 5 to 2 behind Floyd Bannister as Texas beat Oklahoma 4 to 2 in the College World Series opening night. Oklahoma showed speed but hurt themselves with baserunning miscues, while Texas and Florida State prepared for round two as the Sun Devils and Longhorns advanced.

Omaha Neb Arizona State Fullerton State Texas Oklahoma Floyd Bannister Arizona Jim Brock Bannister Sun Devils Inos Semore Sooners Jim Gideon South Carolina Seton Hall Eastern Michigan Florida St Brock

North Linn Tops Edgewood-Colesburg in Softball Duel

Cherry hit two homers to lift North Linn to a 15 33 win over Edgewood-Colesburg in high school softball Friday.

Colesburg Cherry North Linn Edgewood-Colesburg

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