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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1975

Page

2

Kennedy sinks Clin ton in twin bill sweep

Kennedy bats erupt in game one with Ron Meyer three hits as Chuck Johnson logs a one hitter, then Jim Skogsberg fires a two hit shutout in game two. Kennedy runs to 9-3 and 2-0 wins, improving to 2-0 in conference and 12-6 overall.

Norway Chuck Johnson Jim Skogsberg Kennedy Clinton Ron Meyer Ken Kramer Judd Coleman Johnson Skogaberg Rocky Dales

Drahozal Sparks LaSalle Past Prairie 8 6 in EC Town Showdown

Drahozal belted a grand slam in the first inning and added a fourth inning triple to lift LaSalle to an 8 6 win over Prairie in East Central Town conference baseball Friday. Platz contributed a two run triple and Hussey logged three hits for LaSalle while Feye and Hernandez homered for Prairie.

Jeff Drahozal LaSalle Prairie Steve Platz Tom Hussey Terry Feye Bob Hernandez

Wash Sweeps Bettendorf in doubleheader routs

Marty Knake pitched a three hitter to lead Washvne to an 8-2 8-2 doubleheader win over Bettendorf. Pete Seyfer had three hits and three RBIs, Doug Gosch added a two-run double, and Wash improved to 1 in conference play and 15-7 overall.

Marty Knake Washvnewn Bettendorf Pete Seyfer Doug Gosch Brad Fleckenstein Denny Stevenson Wash Memorial Stadium Knaky Bulldogs

Alburnett Defeats Springville In High School Softball Duel

Alburnett edged Springville 13-11 as Vicki Edgerly drove in four runs with two triples and Darla Smith added three hits. The day also featured Guttenberg sweeping Valley 15-14 and 2-10, West Union pitching a perfect no hitter in a 1-0 win, and Alburnett topping Springville 5-2 in baseball with Greg Smith collecting two hits and three RBIs.

Alburnett Vicki Edgerly Darla Smith Springville West Union Greg Brugman West Union North Fredricksture Brugman Qelwein Tim Seabrooke Valley Oelwein Handy Mack Chris Smith Greg Smith

Doubleheader Split Manchester Tops Anamosa in Game One

Randy Letts delivered a three hit inside the top of the seventh as Manchester defeated Anamosa 4-1 in the first game of a high school baseball twin bill. In game two Dennis LaBerge pitched a one hitter for Anamosa, while Randy Mathison and Tim Michaels drove in two runs apiece in a 5-1 victory for Anamosa.

Victor Kevin Becker H-L-V Sigourney Jim Vin Fleet Manchester Randy Letts Anamosa Dennis LaBerge Randy Mathison Tim Michaels

Women's district softball action at Ellis Park

Gary's In East Gary's Standard reports a Friday night district softball game at Ellis Park with a 25.3 breeze over Old Town Inn. Sheryl Porter homered and had two hits, Vivian Powers, Cindy Strebner and Judy Smith each had three hits, while Cherry Burrell led Roy's Place of Shellaburg no runs. Eby's Porting Goods defeated Cargill 17 1 with Deb Ferguson collecting three hits. Opening round and semifinal play continue through Saturday with championship games Sunday at 2 p.m.

Gary's East Gary Ellis Park Old Town Inn Sheryl Porter Vivian Powers Cindy Strebner Judy Smith Cherry Burrell Roy Shellaburg Diane Gillette Eby Cargill Deb Ferguson Ells Park

Three High Jumpers Clear 7 4 At AAU Meet

At Eugene Oregon on opening day of the AAU championships three high jumpers cleared 7 feet 4 inches. Tom Wands prepared for a world record attempt at 7 7 but failed. Rory Kotinek and Dwight Stones also cleared 7 4, with Stones warning he must sleep before next meet in Finland. Willie Davenport injury mars hurdles finals as Druz and Poster fall in same event. Gerald Wilson wins 13.38 in 110 meters high hurdles. Liguori eyes 5000 in prep for mile rematch with Bayi in Helsinki Thursday.

Willie Davenport Guy Drut France Druz Eugene, Ore Hayward Feld Tom Wands Woods Athetic Union Rory Kotinek Dwight Stones Kotinek Stones Finland Davenport Baton Rouge Guy Druz Champio Charles Poster North Carolina Central Gerald Wilson Beverly Hills Striders Liguori New York Athletic Club Dick Buerkle WYAC Tanzania Filbert Bayi Bayi Liquori Helsinia Steve Sloan Vanderbilt Texas Tech Baylor Grant Teaff Sloan Mike Franckowiak Central Michigan Solomon Marty Lincori Woofy Thompson Miami Rec Teaff Neal Jeffrey Hamm Don Hardeman Texas A&i Houston Oilers Harrell

Unknowns Shine in This Game

In 1973 Terry Metcalf burst on the Coach es All America scene with 135 rushing yards and a touchdown in a 20-6 West victory. The narrative features star players like Red Shoate and David Humin alongside unknowns who could shine, with kickoff at Jones Stadium and a national TV audience awaited.

Lubbock, Texas Terry Metcalf California Red Shoate Oklahoma David Humin Nebraska Metcalf Long Beach State St. Louis Cardinals Thomas Henderson Langston University Dallas Cowboys Willard Harrell University of Pacific Stan Winfrey Arkansas’ State Fred Solomon Tampa Jones Stadium

Schillig Wins Three at Mississippi Valley Open tennis meet

Cedar Rapids player Micki Schillig captured the girls 14 and 11 under doubles titles with partners Hass and Eastman, respectively, and also reached finals in singles. She defeated Mary Hass of Burlington for the 14 under crown and teamed with Hass to win doubles while partnering with Sue Eastman for the 11 under doubles runner up.

Dubuque Micki Schillig Cedar Rapids Schillig Mary Itass Burlington Hass Sue Eastman Waterloo Mike Scott McKissick John Locksley

Somerwell's 39 Tops Retired Men's Golf Meet

Russ Somerwell fired 38 to take low gross honors in the Retired Men's Golf Assn event at Squaw Creek. Fred Thompson took low net with 35 and Leo Hatch was closest to the pin on number eight.

Russ Somerwell Squaw Creek Fred Thompson Leo Hatch

Fisher Upsets Jipcho In Pro Mile At London ITA Meet

Chris Fisher upset Ben Jipcho in the pro mile at Crystal Palace London as the ITA pro tour visited England. Jipcho later won the two mile while Dave Wottle challenged for runner up. John Smith and Rod Milburn posted notable marks in their specialties and Tim Benson trailed in the two mile. Swarth clocked a fast 400 meters despite aiming for a 43 second 400 in the future.

London Chris Fisher Ben Jipcha Johns Smith Rod Milburn International Track Association Crystal Palace Stadium ITA England Jipcho Fisher Chark LaBenz Tok Jipeho Dave Wottle Australia Tim Benson Swarth Smith

Cedar Hills youth leagues fuel weekend action

In Cedar Hills Friday play, Jym Bag edged Eby's Sporting Goods 4-3 on Wall's fifth inning homer. Minor league Cedar Hills Barber Shop beat Al's DX 6-4 with Cooley driving in the winning run. Bullman homered for the losers.

Jym Bag Eby’s Sporting Goods Wall Cedar Hills Greg Cooley Cedar Hills Barber Shop al Bullman Dial Finance Gibson Realtors Sojka RBI Teresa Byse Angie Rastora Cal Jenkins Fowler Electric Rita Garin Vern Norman Scott Patty Staub Pat Waybill Lancer Lanes Skogman Realtors Kristina Carlson Angela Werden Carpenters Local Guaranty Bank Cathy Tharp Hiawatha Newmire Kalleen Gunder A-1 Electric Hiawatha Jaycees Michelle Melsha Hiawatha Pta Angie Cave Michelle Frederick Ivy Meeker Leo Busy Bee Cafe Graybill Electronics Mike Jaycee's Farmer's State Bawk Chris Shadden Farmer's Bank Optimists Waterhouse Terry Kuddes Tom Tjarks Greg Batsnn

Softball 16-Inch Classic Scores Variety of Teens and Teams

A cluttered score list from the Softball 16-Inch Classic shows Reubeke Bros leading 17 to 3 over ANB with several other matches racking scattered results. Notable entries include Old Town 4, 390 Lounge 1. Paradise 81 CF. Eng and Life Inventors 28 with Bear ID also appearing amid numerous line items.

Reubeke Bros ANB Peno Junns Fireplace Doctor's Adiurs Old Town Jon's Era Mr. Bubbles Cheables Jenny's Lounge Syers-Happel Phaca Paradise Bob's Mart Wout Wissen Ty Colts Mart Bis & Mika'y Dirty Birds Life Inventors Fg Bear Eng

Cvejdlik Signs With K C Royals

Carter Lake AP Ken Cvejdlik a 2 Landout pitcher from Thoms Jeffer son High School Cornell Bluffs will sign with Kansas City and depart for Sarasota Florida to join the Rookie League through August. His father confirms a substantial package including education loans up to 26000 dollars.

Carter Lake Ken Cvejdlik Thoms Jefferson High School Cornell Bluffs Kansas City Sarasota Fla Overdilk Iowa State Ken

Double winners mark Elmcrest in swimming meet

In a fractured report, Krissie Gunaber Al Jen Nogh Bob Happel Tim Pence and others overshadow rivals while Mountsy Young Dee Ant Davidson Tod Kon Bayid Biodiey lead a separate fast relay team. Seeks Lucy Wradley. Triple winners include Don Kadlee Ginger Youngs BM Hoppel Lyne linge and Gary Mora.

Noplpidge Elmcrest Krissie Gunaber al Jen Nogh Bob Happel Tim Pence Ennis Glover Irieh Mark Gleen Mtnsy Gary Mora Steve Layher Dady Duntita Jang Hanped

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