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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1973
Page
17
AP reports Boston Celtic star Cowens, MVP last season, leaves basketball discontent on court and eyes a Newport Kentucky farm this summer. He values country life, cattle and hay, says aggressive play helps avoid injuries, credits high school coach for teaching guarding and rebounding.
Retired Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp says the ABA will not survive. He argues top clubs should merge with the NBA, cites better pro game pace and defense, and criticizes the Memphis Tams’ past organization while praising Charles Finley.
Organizers in Linn County plan a July 21 event featuring Cedar Rapids Astro baseball vs Decatur and Cedar Rapids Raider football vs Detroit. Tickets at 3 dollars for adults and 2 for children cover both games with gate prices for football at 4 and 2. Proceeds benefit LOCARC and SCARC and tickets go on sale after printing.
Clinton high school announces Lenny Weih to lead the baseball program after the summer season. Weih has coached at Clinton since 1970, previously serving as assistant varsity football cadet head sophomore track and head baseball coach. He succeeds Bill Lehr who left to coach at LeTourneau College in Longview Texas.
Norway blanked Cedar Rapids Prairie 2M as Mike Boddleker limited hitters to two hits in the nightcap. Anamosa overwhelmed Eddyville 5-1 in the opening game, scoring three runs in the first inning to seize control.
Greg Jones tossed a five hitter and struck out several batters while adding two hits as Vinton 9 beat Independence 5-2 to move to 6-1. The win came in a tight game with strong pitching and timely offense.
Bill Wilson collected three hits to spark Benton Community as they thrashed Dyersville Boekjuan 11 to 1 on Thursday. Benton improves to 3-0 while Dyersville falls to 2-2. Mirschah and Munyaliy contributed offensively for the winners.
Fragmentary notes reference multiple minor league teams and regions including Southern League Eastern League Coast League and coordinates such as Wichita Oklahoma and Charleston Richmond Rochester Syracuse and Richmond with scattered numeric figures and unclear outcomes. The text is damaged with multiple misspellings and lacks coherent events or dates.
Scott Co blanked Cedar Hills Barer 20 to lyyerl ane Young combined for a 1 alle r, Bol Zdmnurmad Ford beat Sunrise Optimists 7-3 in Cedar Hills Major league action on Thursday. In Minor play Iun whipped Larry Sharp Co. 16-2. Herman Brown Co. defeated Country Kitchen 9-1. Diane Cilek hit 3 homers as J and L Glass Couting outscored Wisher Mower 156 in girls play. Lancer bans edged Jolly Wagon Ice Crean 19-18 on a grand slam by Angela Roudabush. Ran rex High Tower Painting beat IBEW Anh 30-2.
In Bakersfield at the AAU championships Steve Williams and Chuck La Benz along with Steve Prefontaine opened the meet with strong shows while many events were canceled due to low entries. LaRena shocked by winning his heat in 4 04 0, Williams posted 9 4 in the 100 heats, Prefontaine ran 33 17 in the three mile trials, and several events shifted to finals due to poor participation.
ACE Micklaua confirms defense of his Nile in the $250000 Westchester golf classic at Harrison New York. Aug 26. Palmer coach Red Kelly says he is not hungry for pay from NHL club though he has three years left on a five year contract. Miami Dolphins sign QB Don Strock from Virginia Tech who helped national college leaders in passing and total offense. The year 1972 to 1074 referenced in Lear transpositions. Bing Crosby Pro Am and LA Open may shift due to ski scheduling issues. UCLA basketball aims for 07th straight win, opening next season at home vs Arkansas, coached by Lanny Van Emon. Denver Rockers hope to sign Marvin Barnes of Providence. Track meet fundraiser next week in Evigene Cre ee. Detroit Tigers sign six draft choices including Roy Marks of Parsons College. Other picks listed. New York Rangers sign right wing Dick Middleton, first-round pick. Les Taylor signs with Kentucky Colonels. Cleveland Browns court case dismissed regarding antitrust suit by Waller Beach. Calvin Portlay signs with Astros after top pick status. Clanton King arrested for drugstore burglary in Bedford Indiana. Capitol Bullets owner Abe Pollin comments on K C Jones as next coach. Steve Prefontaine Dave Woitile Marty Liquori to run mile.
Stanwood Lincoln High defeated Lost Nation 3-1 in a summer baseball contest. Lincoln hitters produced key runs while pitching and defense limited Lost Nation. Significant players included Jewall and Welland, with Snyder on the mound for Lincoln.
Regina rallied to a 3-2 baseball victory over LaSalle as an error and a wild eighth inning provided the decisive run. John Stauh delivered an RBI single in the sixth to knot the score, but LaSalle failed to score again.
Pairings announced for the Derry Hill Slo-Pitch softball tournament set to begin at noon Saturday. Feature matchups include Bubble versus Carliste Tavern and Caunse Vi vs. MAB with teams like Yeona's Transtar Sauurs listed in the schedule.
Yugoslav star Pilic failed to win a Wimbledon ruling in London today as his case, tied to a Davis Cup suspension, was adjourned to Monday. More than 70 top players threaten a boycott unless he plays, leaving Wimbledon’s participation unresolved.
Tom Leonard pitched a two hitter and Tim Kadlee had no hits as AMC & BW beat Spring House 18-3 in 12-13 year olds baseball at Noelidge Park. Bill Norris sparked the losers with two hits. Land O Lakes topped The Gazette Union Seasons, while Chuck Martin and Jon Kelly led Tour Seasons with key hits.
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