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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1976

Page

16

Phenoms Shine In Early Major Exhibitions For White Sox

On opening spring exhibition day, veterans Cleon Jones and Bob Oliver, both seeking to return, homered as the Chicago White Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6 1. Teammates Molinaro and Scrivener also appeared, while Jones and Oliver aim to revive their careers after recent moves.

Jason Thompson John Valle Phil Mankowski Chuck Scrivener Bob Molinaro Cleon Jones Bob Oliver Molinaro Scrivener Jones Oliver New York Mets New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Chisox Pittsburgh Pirates Mets St. Petersburg Fila Yogi Berra White Sox Geome Cleon New York Bill Virdon Tigers Vaile Mickey Stanley Thompson Mike Wallace Mankowski Montgomery Evansville Los Angeles Dodgers Montreal Expos Bill Buckner Manny Mota Bob Bailey Cincinnati Reds Baltimore Orioles Graig Nettles Yankees Carlton Fisk Boston Red Sox Houston Astros

Indiana UCLA meet in NCAA semifinal clash

Indiana and UCLA, each undefeated in recent years, square off in Philadelphia in a nationally televised NCAA semifinal. Knight’s Hoosiers seek a title shot after a 29 game win streak while UCLA seeks a repeat of 1972 73 dominance.

Bloomington Ind Indiana Hurryin' Hoosiers Ucla Bruins Philadelphia Rutgers Michigan Bobby Knight Pye Knight UCLA St. Louis Bruins Bill Walton Hoosier Steve Downing St Louis Scott May Hoosiers

Investigators Probe Arson at Narragansett Park Track

An arson probe begins into a fire at Narragansett Park track blamed on bookmakers expelled hours earlier. The blaze destroyed two stables and killed over 20 Thoroughbreds. Other sports items note O Merlin Messersmith Dodgers offer rejection and a $1 million lawsuit over a 1975 World Series injury.

Narragansett Park Peter O'Malley Andy Messersmith Los Angeles Dodgers Thomas A. Zamagni Boston Red Sox Tom Yawkey

Tryout Camp for Iowa All Stars ahead of Russian exhibition

Two day tryout camp set for April 12 and 13 at Simpson College Indianola to form the Iowa women's all star team to meet the Russian Olympic squad in an April 19 exhibition game. Rod Levi of Simpson coords women's athletics says players beyond high school age are eligible. Team practices April 12 to 17 before the exhibition at Indianola High School. The Russians feature a 7 3 and a 6 11 player and have not lost internationally since the mid 1950s.

Indianola UPI Iowa Simpson College Rod Levi Simpson Leia Indianola High Schoo

Pro Sports Box Scores Across Leagues

Multiple baseball scores and exhibition notes from American Association and National League games list New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Montreal, Houston, Cleveland, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Chicago, Detroit, St Louis, Kansas City and more. Key performances include pitchers Niekro, Foote, and others with runs and losses noted. varied city venues and dates implied throughout the mixed report.

Calgary New England Houston Cleveland Nonion Winnipeg St. Petershure Fie Detroit St.Louis Roberts Bare Stovbock Arrayo Freehorn Meg McGlothen Rasmussen Wallace Prosy Simmons Rudolph W—Slaydock Valle Thompson St. Louis Smith McBride Tucson Ariz California Tanane Kirkwood Wheelock Etcheborren Heeman Peterson Doolan Ralch Reynolds Ashby Foste Tonone Sun City San Francisco Boo Mortetusco Hullck Augustine Heaveria Morett Alexander Moore Calhorn Kobel Murphy Porter W—Holickl L—Kenel Jesto Yumariz Chicago San Diego Stone Crosby Knowles Zamora Swisher Mmerwald Hossey Jones Soiliner Stram Dupreee Kenoot Davis W— Knowles Dupree Grubbs Torres McCovey Winfield Cincinnati Canals Baltimore Bitsingham Kenea Minton Hennerson Bench Phmmer McCall Stein Robson Hendricks Duncan W—Henderson Fort Lauderdate New York Keasthon Lockwood Sanders Amtick Todd Hodges Stearns Eltis Gura Beatle Pagan Gempsey Munson

Par ker Leads CR Giants With Spring Prospects

Francis James Parker, new CR Giants manager in Casa Grande Arizona, previews the 1976 season noting 34 players in camp, 15 pitchers, and open positions at first base second base shortstop and outfield. He cites key players including Jose Barrios Wayne Cato Phil Cannuci and Gary Hodges with possible losses to Fresno and a banquet set for April 18.

Deby Garett Casa Grande Ariz Francis James Salty” Parker Cedar Rapids Giants Waterloo Giants Fresno Parker San Francisco Giants C.R Dick Murray Alan Mills Great Falls Murray Mills Ken Barton Terry Lee O.R Keystone Ed Schoenhaus Steve Grimes Jose Barrios Andy Gilbert Barrios Wayne Cato Phil Cannuci Cannuci Jim Ayers Jeff Yurak Calvin Moore German de Los Santos Mark Woodbrey John Johnson Barney Wilson Bob Thompson Ron Hodges Hodges Steve Watson Greg Johnston Salty

Dzurinko Leaves Williams for Brown Assistant Coach Role

Andrew G Dzurinko longtime Williams College assistant football coach since 1971 will join Brown University as an assistant coach in charge of defensive ends and outside linebackers He also aided Williams defensive line coaching and participated in varsity track and physical education programs

Williamstown Mass Andrew G. Dzurinko Williams College Brown University Dzurinko Williams

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