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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1977

Page

23

Maidrite and Lockard split doubleheader in Iowa Classic

Eastside Maidrite beat Shamrock 4-2 in the opener, then lost to Wendell Lockard 3-2 in the nightcap. Lockard won the final game 4-3 over Maidrite as CR Kirby and Roy Steichen sparked the winners.

Eastside Maidrite Wendell Lockard Construction Waterloo Kirkwood-Welty Park Shamrock Iowa City Wendell Lockard Lockard C.R. Kirby Dirk Dunbar Dave Mara John Lewis al Albers Dunbar Jim Koering Maidrito Roy Rios Ron Rushek Lc.f.l Rushek Lance Vanderloo Bill Grier Kyle Gaddie Gaddie Roy Steichen Dick Thenhaus Kirby Dennis Peterson Steichen Merle Whitcher

Sabres Goaltender Desjardins to undergo cataract surgery

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Gerry Desjardins plans surgery on June 23 to remove a cataract from his right eye. The procedure aims to restore vision for the netminder ahead of the upcoming season.

Buffalo Gerry Desjardins Buffalo Sabres

Iowans Active in Major Free Agent Draft Roundups

Iowa players were drafted in the majors free agent draft with Kevin Rhomberg from Dubuque Hempstead and St Francis Joliet, Tom Steinmetz from Iowa and Carnegie, and Robert Amdenstock from Des Moines Lincoln among those selected by Indians, Expos, Reds, and others. Cal-L.A. Darkhorse California State Los Angeles leads a College World Series field as Arizona State and Minnesota chase favorites. Thurman Munson sidelined about a week, Ford shoots a hole in one in a pro am, Celtics seek a new arena, and Arizona State pace at the NCAA golf championship after day one.

Kevin Rhomberg Dubuque Hempstead Cleveland Indians Rhomberg St. Francis College Joliet Ill Tom Steinmetz U. of Iowa Carnegie Montreal Robert Amdenstock Des Moines Lincoln High School Cincinnati Reds Iowa Western Community College of Council Bluffs James Tjader Roger Glynn Cal L.A Darkhorse California State Los Angeles Arizona State Minnesota Montreal Expos Kalvin Adams Arizona JC Star Expos New York Yankees Thurman Munson Gerald Ford Ford Boston Celtics Garden Quincy Mass Houston John Stark

Marion Indians beat Jeff 9 6 in baseball contest

Greg Rice earned the win with two hits as Marion defeated Cedar Rapids Jefferson 9-6. Jeff was charged with six errors, while Ed Athoff and Dave Wise had two hits each. Jeff hosts Bettendorf in a Memorial Stadium doubleheader Friday at 6 p.m.

Greg Rice Marion C.R. Jeff Indians Jeff Ed Athoff Dave Wise J-Hawks Bettendorf Memorial Stadium

Rausch Fans 19 in Modern Piping Victory

Major Open leader Modern Piping beats Foster's 6-0 as pitcher Rausch fans 19 and allows no earned runs while White hits a three run homer and a triple. Collins defeats Ted and Frank's 5-3 with five hitters contributing in the fourth inning rally.

Rausch Modern Collins al Rausch Ed White Modern Piping Foster’s Ted & Frank White Larry Ted Frank Jim Heffernan Denny Forch Jerry Schneckloth Steve Calvert Cal Ernst Barrie Ernst Cal Barrie Rick Benhart Forch Benhart Jim Moore Brown Foster's Abrhb Jones Rice Elf Hinderks Busch Andrew Stikfleet Palleson McCoombs Chairpar Brckmeyr Donahoert Hrnandez Timmons Comiskev Pisarik A Swyers Robbins Fosters E — Hernandez Comiskey Charipar R White Sac — Rausch Rice Hernandez Ted & Franks Thomas c DeBrower Pet GB E. Maidrite C.R. Kirby D-K & Quail Great Plains Cain Kalman & Quail

BHK Tops Kurtz 13-5 In Prairie League Play

BHK Equipment defeated Kurtz Homes 13-5 in College Community Little League at Prairie Wednesday. Bill Thompson and Pat Wahlert hit grand slams for the winners. Rollin Homes beat Cornsweet Hers 10-4 with Tom Mangano also delivering a grand slam. Jody Landtiser Kevin Schulte and Brian Reed homered for the losers. Swisher Bank crushed Long Metal 18-7 with Randy Cline Kevin Hartin slugging two homers and Rick Novak Lyle Wehr Mike Steffans adding homers. Kurt Hayek Jim Brown homered for Long Metal. Eely Bank edged Happy Chef 11-9 as Pat Naresh hit a grand slam and Brett Voss homered. Jimmy Metcalf homered for the losers.

BHK Equipment Kurtz Homes Prairie Bill Thompson Pat Wahlert Rollin Homes Cornsweethers Tom Mangano Jody Landtiser Kevin Schulte Brian Reed Swisher Bank Long Metal Randy Cline Kevin Hartin Swisher Rick Novak Lyle Wehr Mike Steffans Kurt Hayek Jim Brown Eely Bank Happy Chef Eely Pat Naresh Brett Voss Jimmy Metcalf

Wildcats and Eagles Triumph in YMCA Youth Soccer

The Wildcats defeated the Hawks 9-4 while the Eagles edged the Tornadoes 2-1 in third and fourth grade play at Forty second and Sherman streets. The round robin resumes Saturday at 10 with Hawks versus Tornadoes and Eagles versus Wildcats.

Wildcats Hawks Eagles Tornadoes YMCA Sherman Streets

Newhall on Top in Semi-Pro Standings

Watkins Newhall remained atop the semi pro league with a 2-0 record after a 7-5 win over Amana. Greg Gibney homered to power Fairfax to a 3-2 victory against Keystone, while Kevin Albers and Matt Novak hit homers for the losers.

Watkins Newhall Amana Greg Gibney Fairfax Keystone Kevin Albers Matt Novak

Lisbon bats win in Wapsie Conference clash

John Martin pitched a three hitter to lead Lisbon to a 3-2 win over Oxford Junction in a Wapsie conference game. Scott Martin doubled in the deciding run. In girls softball, Lisbon beat Oxford Junction 12-2 as Jane Decious allowed three hits with 10 strikeouts and Connie Kamberling had two hits and three RBI.

Lisbon John Martin Oxford Junction Scott Martin Jane Decious Connie Kamberling

Center Point Edges Springville 5 4 In Softball Showdown

Center Point edged Springville 5 4 as Alanna Jeffrey Sherry Weyant Renee Atwood and Trudy Hannen each collected two hits for Center Point Kathy Stimson and Cheri Borchers had two hits for Springville in a Wednesday softball game.

Center Point Springville Alanna Jeffrey Sherry Weyant Renee Atwood Trudy Hannen Kathy Stimson Cheri Borchers

Springville Dominates Center Point 8 1 in Baseball

Springville beats Center Point 8 to 1 as Jeff Koch goes 2 for 3 and Bryan Everett allows only one hit through a three hitter.

Springville Center Point Jeff Koch Bryan Everett

Ziezer stars with four hits as North Linn routs Central City

Dan Ziezer had four hits two home runs and six RBIs to pace North Linn in a 12 to 4 Tri-Rivers baseball win over Central City. Ray Noonan earned the pitching win.

Dan Ziezer North Linn Central City Tri-Rivers Ray Noonan

LaSalle Cruises Past Amana in 9-3 Baseball Win

LaSalle defeated Amana 9-3 Wednesday as pitcher Mike Gage fanned six and Jeff Bean collected two hits and two RBIs. Amana-Lasalle high.

LaSalle Amana Mike Gage Jeff Bean

Wash JV triumphs 11-1 over Morengo varsity in baseball

Wash JV defeated Morengo varsity 11-1 after Mike Shrimper pitched a four hitter. Charley Meier had three doubles and Kean Rich added a double and a triple to power the Wash offense.

Washington Morengo Mike Shrimper Charley Meier Kean Rich

Local Golf C R Country Club Stag Highlights

Low cross members Jay Clancey shot 74 while guest Dr. Bert Stitzel posted 82. Low net for members went to Ernie Pence 77 12 65 with guests Jim Chipokas 7 using Calloway system. Dr Wally Benson long drives on 4 and Kyle Skogman on 15.

Low Cross Jay Clancey Bert Stitzel Ernie Pence Jim Chipokas Wally Benson Kyle Skogman

North Linn tops Central City in 6-1 win

North Linn defeated Central City 6-1 as pitcher Pat Kinley struck out nine batters. Kim Sorenson, Ronda Cherry and Char Chatzle each added two hits for the winners in the nonleague contest.

Central City North Linn Pat Kinley Kim Sorenson Ronda Cherry Char Chatzle

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