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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1971
Page
19
Happitime crushed Loop 12 0 at Ellis Park in a five inning Major Open softball game as first half play closed. Welty Way led with a 1 run mark while Happytime’s batters rapped multiple hits including a string of doubles. Eastside Maldrite travels to Offumwa for a twin bill to start the second half race.
In Erie, Caponi bids for a historic third US Women's Open win as Vic Visinn drives in three runs for the winners. Kim Young blanks Joens while Jim Madden and Greg Reed spark a late surge, and Danna Caponi racks up a 7-run burst to seal the game. At Kahkwa Club, Danna Carner tours a two under 70 as attention shifts to Friday’s second round amid Talk about last year’s controversial finish. Kathy Whitworth and Kathy Cornelius also contend as Open field narrows.
Norway and Eddyville won first round games in the Norway invitational baseball tournament. Eddyville rallied to beat Cedar Rapids Kennedy 7-5 while Norway advanced to the final on Gary Volz's near no hit effort. Eddyville's Paul Kelsey had three hits, and Jim Ryan drove in a key run as Eddyville tames Kennedy to reach Friday’s 8 30 p m title game.
Cedar Hills Minor league action sees Bob Zimmerman Ford beat Edgewood 21 to 6 as Larry Linn homered to drive the win. Severson collected five hits and Golvensoph added four for Simrise Optimist in a 21-8 victory over Fred Gibson Realty. In girls slo pitch Comfort Zone Weld topped Osegam Creek with Pat Walsh homering, Jorgenson and Henry also homering for the losers. Coca Cola edged Goodyear 8 in Major League play.
Marion's sophomores defeated Independence twice, by 10-0 and 11-2. Steve Hay pitched a two-hitter in game one and, with Dave Hollingsworth, allowed three runs in game two. Don Wishniewsky had three hits in the opener, Hay added two safeties in game two, and Jim Stainbrook doubled in game one and tripled in game two.
Fred Horn of Marion won the stock car feature here on Wednesday night. Bill Beckman of Lehi finished second, with Dr. Maynor of Winthrop in third place.
Golfer Sikes shot a seven under par 64 to grab the lead at Beachmont Country Club in the Cleveland Open. The 40 year old Jacksonville native said finishing first, second or third is needed to secure a Ryder Cup spot as a 12 man team is chosen from tour standings.
Cleveland AP report says golfer Lee Elder expects to compete in the South African PGA event November 24 to 27 after Gary Player invited him. Details are still being worked out and Elder says his attorney handles the arrangements while Player notes Elder’s acceptance.
A fragmentary report notes a scheduled contest in the Dixie area with teams including Antonie and It, highlighting potential results and local interest. The wording is unclear but points to a planned matchup and community attention.
A garbled report lists fighters Ma a Ki Wes and Kengai in a necked 12 inch bout with Roger Routes and Mort referenced. The text is unclear but hints at a result with near heavyweights and a rating around eight. The fragment lacks clear dates venues or verified outcomes.
Orioles lefty Dave McNally pitched his 12th win of the year defeating the Senators as Don Buford and Brooks Robinson sparked a five run first inning. Milwaukee’s Jim Slaton blanked the Angels on a two-hitter through eight before a late rally. Detroit beat Cleveland as Mickey Lolich and the Tigers moved into second place in the East.
Boston AP reports a proposed NBA NCAA policy clash as the board of governors considers a four year rule granting hardship waivers for players leaving college early. officials debate whether the change will upend college basketball as ABA rivals press for draft access and league merger talks continue.
Cedar Rapids Sporting Goods moved into the major league baseball lead at Daniels Park Thursday with a 32 victory over Rapids Chevrolet. Steve Griffin, with relief in the seventh by Don Reynolds, pitched a one hitter. Reynolds drove in the winning run in the top of the seventh. Iowa Ice scored a 7 0 victory over Johnny's Parkway as Jeff Purdy tossed a two hitter and contributed two hits. Mike Scherrman Garry Todd and Bob Beals also had two hits each. Milwaukee Brewers place veteran pitcher Dick Ellsworth on waivers for conditional release.
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