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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1977
Page
16
Dodgers and Reds split a Sunday doubleheader in Cincinnati with a 5-4 Reds win and a 9-3 Dodgers win. Dave Lopes called it World Series like while Tom Lasorda said the series matched a World Series in excitement.
Mike and Pete Hagen of Marion won the best-shot tournament at Squaw Creek with 33 31 64. Four pairs tied for second at 65 led by Lawrence-Eicher 32 33 65 and Gustafson-Ortega 31 34 65. Other notable finishes include Knutson 33 35 68 and OConnor-Meyer 34 36 70.
Tom Watson sneaks a one stroke victory at the Western Open in Oak Brook as heed a tough 17th hole to hold off Johnny Miller and Armstrong. He confessed errors on the 18th and still clinches his fourth tour win of 1977.
Cedar Rapids American Legion Blue tops Limestone 6-2 in the nightcap after a 6-0 loss. Jack Minder drove in three runs with two hits in game two, Mike Kaliban added three hits and two runs, Scott Ferguson pitched a complete game allowing eight hits. Kean Rich had two hits in the opener as Cedar Rapids drops to 7-5.
Dave Smith and Ray Hinkly tied 68 in class A while John Greif posted 61 in class B. 9 holes winners include Al Eastin 34 and George Jenkins 33. Dwayne Hensch and Bob Bensmiller led the Mid-Season Championship with 67, Hensch prevailing on card. Flight winners include Fuzzy Knight 67 and Herman Gipe 66. Nearest pin went to John Van Steen, Gordy Ribble Medalist Geneva Wear, and low nets crowned for Artie Diederman 35 Nancy Rudd 39 Pat Pegler 41 Rosie Marsh 42. Medalist Mary Kay Stepanek 42. 1st to 4th flight winners listed with scores. Twin Pines Womens Golf trezelka shows 21. Trouble shot
Cherry Burrell wins the District USA Fast-Pitch tournament at Kirkwood-Welty Park by defeating Carlson's of Decorah 6-2. LuAnn Kimm pitched, Karen Kirk delivered a pivotal triple as Cherry Burrell goes unbeaten in the three day event and advances to the state tournament with Cherry, Mr. Bubbles, Carlson's, Eby's Sporting Goods and Olin.
Cedar Rapids Comets defeated Dubuque 5-0 at the Stadium field with goalie Al Murrin scoring the opening goal on a penalty kick. Cedar Rapids YMCA 3-4 All-Stars shut out the Eagles 6-0 while the 5-8 Cedar Rapids squad lost to Iowa City 4-0.
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