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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1971

Page

3

McLain Delights Senators Past Tigers In Return Pitching

Washington right hander Denny McLain called his fifth game victory against Detroit the second greatest of his career after the Senators beat the Tigers 3 2. It was his first meeting with Detroit since being traded in 1970 and he joked with reporters about conversations with former Tigers teammates during the game.

Washington Denny McLain Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Tad McLain Detroit McLain Tigers Senators Decoit McLean Paul Casanova Toby Harrah Ike Brown Ike Frank Howard del Unser Tom McCraw Tiger

Barb Miller Leads Wash to High School Golf Title

Barb Miller shot 92 to lead Cedar Rapids Wash to the Iowa high school girls district golf championship at Newton. Polich of St. Joseph was runner up. Wash won by 21 strokes. Wash and Newton qualify for the state meet at Charles City on May 2.

Barb Miller Smeceto Thy Gaizlle Newton Cedar Rapids Washington Barb Jenifer Polich Des Moines St. Joseph Wash Newton Charles City Country Club

Sawyer Hurls Cougars Seventh Spring Win

Kennedy high rode Randy Sawyers four run relief and six Williamsburg errors to defeat Williamsburg. Sawyer improved to 4-0 this spring while adding two hits to lead the Cougar offense. Pinckney doubled and Mefford singled as Kennedy widened a 2-0 edge to 5-0 in the fifth. Jeff Scott also collected two hits for Besneey.

Kennedy High Randy Sawyer Williamsburg Cougar Diamond Kennedy John Pinckney Rod Mefford Sawyer Jeff Scott Besneey Renea MO Schaila Ee Haslet

Ripon St Olaf Lead Midwest Tennis After Day One

Ripon and St Olaf hold a slight edge after the first day of singles at the Midwest Conference tennis meet in Cedar Rapids. Top match saw St Olaf's Dan Halversen beat Ripon's Al Eggert 4 6 0 6 2. Other results include Knox's Eric Schuls defeating Carleton's Rick Picard 8 6 4.

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Luther Netters Near 8th Title as They Sweep Singles

Waverly Luther Dominates Iowa conference tennis by sweeping all four singles flights. Rory Forst wins No 1, Ue for Tather claims No 1 doubles, Todd Ruedistin No 2, Ed Palmer No 3, and Tom Bauer No 4, totaling 32 points to lead Warburg at 24 entering doubles.

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Wahlert Girls Golf Team Wins Easy Sectional at Twin Pines

Wahlert's girls golf team dominated a sectional at Twin Pines on Friday. Tina Mulert earned medalist honors with an 85 while Kennedy's Tig Dorsey was runner up with an 85. Wahlert defeated Kennedy 45-371 to claim victory.

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Mason City Tops Waukon in Girls District Golf Meet

Mason City GF tops Waukon 293 to 408 for district golf title. Robin Funk of Dubuque medalist with 87. Kris Kalyesmaki led Mason City with 90, followed by Acris Kalveamakl 90 and Deb... (text garbled) Retains outcome and key names, noting district win and medalist.

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Luther Wins Close to Title in Narrow Shutout

Luther celebrated its eightieth year of baseball with a 1-0 win over Simpson, moving closer to the Town conference title. A run-scoring single by Doug Boleen brought in Craig Carter, ending a scoreless duel between Jerry Maland and Joe Dake in the seventh. Luther improves to 12-3 in league, 16-1 overall, with Simpson at 4-12-7. Two league games remain, Luther holding a two-game lead.

Decorah Luther Frigay Simpson Doug Boleen Craig Carter Jerry Maland Joe Dake Tland

Niehouse Delivers Grand Slam as Jeff Dismantles Kennedy

George Niehouse hit a grand slam and drove in five runs to power Jefferson junior varsity to a 12 to 2 win over Kennedy. Brian Erbe and teammates contributed three RBIs as Jeff Thins secured the lopsided victory.

George Niehouse Jefferson Kennedy Brian Erbe Jeff Thins

Peacocks Take Narrow Lead In Iowa Conference Golf

Waverly Upper Town holds a one stroke edge entering final 18 holes of the Iowa conference tournament. The Peacocks totaled 295 Friday with Luther at 301 and Wartburg at 301. Carl Lath led Upper Town with 73, matched by Wood and Rogers of Luther, Will of Wartburg, and Mathews of William Penn.

Waverly Upper Town Peacocks Luther Wartburg Carl Lath Upiper Town J. D. Wood Bill Rogers Mark Will Wartinburg Bob Mathews William Penn

Mets Roll Over Pirates in 22 Run Spree

The Mets blasted 10 extra base hits led by Aspromonte and Jones in a 22 to 2 rout of the Pirates. Koosman earned his first complete game of the year as New York extended its lead in the NL East to two games.

New York Mets Cleon Jonas Mets Pittsburgh Dick Coach Associated Press Bob Aspromonte Cleon Jones Pittsburgh Pirates New York Pirates Jerry Koosman Bob Johnson Ed Kranepool

Centerville Wins Event With 8011 Score Lead

Centerville secured first place with 8011 points in the competition. Ellsworth finished second with 326. Kirkwood and Muscatine tied for third with 200.

Centerville Ellsworth Kirkwood Muscatine

Lubach's Homer Lifts Central To Narrow Iowa Conf Win

Center’s Bill Lubach belted a twi ru homer in the eleventh to lift Central to an 11-9 win over Upper Town in a Friday Iowa conference game. The rally came after Central tied the score in the ninth, moving Central into a tie for second place with Buena Vista as the season stands at 105 IN the conference.

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Koenpel's Blast Lifts Iowa to Split With Purdue

Iowa defeats Purdue 5 3 in the nightcap after Koenpel belts a leadoff homer in the tenth. Purdue led earlier 6 0. Iowa rallied with two in the ninth, but three Iowa errors aided Purdue. Purdue pitcher Fererido Arango allowed one earned run in relief. Spencer suffered the loss.

Koenpel Iowa Purdue Eee Iy. Ls Fererido Arango Maginner Shave Spencer Tooi Cary Sraith Iowa Cify Gary Koeppel Cedar Rapids Latien Boilermakers Ill Johnston Hawkeyes Spencer Tschopp Teague Eauue Ann Fen Reis Tetons Semston Smith Rasees Mandeoaaseea Sopata Koonnel Sti

Hawks 4th In Big Ten Tennis Meet

Evanston Iowa trails Michigan in the Big Ten tennis championship as Michigan leads with 106 points and Indiana follows. Iowa remains in contention with Craig Sanding Bruce Nagel and Steve Houghton in the championship flight while their top doubles team Seer and Landing fell in the semifinals.

Hawks Evanston Til Michigan Iowa Indiana Towa Craig Sanding Bruce Nagel Steve Houghton Hawkeyes Jim Seer Lee Wright

Purdue Opens Lead In Big Ten Golf After 36 Holes

In Columbus, Purdue holds a one stroke lead at 74 over Ohio State's 75 as Illinois, Michigan State and Indiana follow. Iowa sits seventh with 770, while Michigan 781 and Minnesota 794 trail. Dave Haberle of Minnesota, 22, leads individuals with 144 after two rounds, two behind by Larry Stubblefield and Joe Reing tied for second.

Columbus Ohio Purdue Ohio State Withllinois Michigan State Indiana Boilermakers Buckeyes Illinois Iowa Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Northwestern Dave Haberle Brigham Young Sophmore Haberle Larry Stubblefield Town Joe Reing Stubblefield

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Wartburg routs Dubuque 24 to 4 in baseball

Wartburg overwhelmed Dubuque 24 runs to 4 as they exploded for seven, six, and eight inning bursts. Tom Manchester led off Wartburg with a homer in the first, supported by homers from Dave Free and Jerry Johnson. Wartburg improves to 9-17 overall, 3-12 in league. Dubuque falls to 0-16, 1-22.

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Wilson and Burns Lead Hawk Victory in Golf Meet

Prairie high defeated LaSalle 169 to 182 at Jones Park. Jim Wilson and Ray Burns shared medalist honors with 40s. Fireeai high text appears garbled. recovery emphasizes Hawk victory and top scorers Wilson Burns.

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