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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1977

Page

19

Hess Boddicker Spark Iowa to doubleheader sweep

Iowa defeated Indiana 8-6 and 10-1 as Ron Hess and Mike Boddicker fueled the offense. Hess drove in the decisive run in game one and homered in game two, while Bob Stepp earned his eighth win in relief as Iowa improved to 39-13 overall and 9-7 in the Big Ten. The Hawkeyes, led by standout performances, close the season next Saturday against Minnesota.

Iowa City UPI Ron Hess Dyersville Mike Boddicker Norway Iowa Indiana Hess Hawks Roddicker Bob Stepp Minnesota

The Southern Double Cross and Other Evening Shows

Theaters list nightly schedules across venues with film and stage entries. Notable items include The Last Tycoon at 7:09 and A Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane at 7:15, plus cinema lineups such as Mr. Billion and The Demon, with multiple showtimes across venues.

Rutherford Qualifies 17th at Indianapolis 500

Johnny Rutherford, defending champion, settles for 17th on the starting grid after backing up his front-line McLaren and failing to reach 200 mph as Tom Sneva breaks the track record with two laps at 200.401 and 200.535 mph. Rutherford lanes a backup car that failed to improve his run. Jerry Sneva jokes as Rutherford vows to rebound. Clay Regazzoni spins but unharmed during practice.

Indianapolis Johnny Rutherford Rutherford McLaren Tom Sneva Spokane Wash Indianapolis Motor Speedway Sneva Jerry Sneva Johnny Jerry Clay Regazzoni

Montreal wins Stanley Cup with OT victory over Boston

In the NHL final game Montreal defeats Boston 2 to 1 in overtime to clinch the best of seven series four games to none and capture the Stanley Cup. The win ends Boston’s playoff run and crowns Montreal as champions.

Montreal Boston Quebec Winnipeg Winnipea

Acme Electric Wins in Cedar Hills League Action

Acme Electric edged Gibson Realtors 74 in Cedar Hills Major Boys as Ray Haas delivered the winning run in the sixth. Reid Boyer had two hits for Acme, J D Lance slugged two triples for Gibson.

Ray Haas Acme Electric Gibson Realtors Cedar Hills Reid Boyer J.D. Lance Gibson Cathy Chiamosta Roxanne Dietzman J.C. Penney Twin Towers Texaco Margaret JoAnn Day Fowler Electric American Realty Jeff Hightshoe Joe Kloubec Skogman Eby’s Marty Ellertson Ken Charipar Western Foods

Van Horne Leads Keystones in State Bowling Meet

Van Horne of Keystone tops Class C team standings with 2 476 pins in the Women s State bowling tournament. Brenda Antons of Manchester leadsClass D singles with 556 pins.

FT. Dodge van Horne Keystone Brenda Antons Manchester

Chappies Wins Softball Title at Green Mountain Invite

Chappies Lounge of Cedar Rapids defeated Howie's of Marshalltown 17-4 to take the 16-team Green Mountain Invitational 16-Inch Slo-Pitch championship. Chappies finished 15-0, beating Pizza Hut, Reames, El Banditos, and House Doctor en route to the title. Dan Azinger hit the tournament’s only over-the-fence homer.

Green Mountain Chappies Lounge Cedar Rapids Howie’s Marshalltown Chappies Howie's Cecil’s Round Table Pizza Hut Reames Des Moines el Banditos House Doctor Carlisle Dan Azinger Lancer Lanes C.R Paradise Lounge Acme Electric

Slaughter Retains Central States Title After Ring Countout

Slaughter defeats Rufus R. Jones to retain the Central States wrestling championship at Memorial Coliseum after both were counted out. Ted DiBiase wins in the semi while Bulldog Brown is disqualified, Ed Wiskoski beats Benny Ramairez, and Bob Orton draws with Randy Brewer in the opener.

Bob D.I.” Slaughter Memorial Coliseum Rufus R. Jones Ted DiBiase Bulldog Brown Easy Ed Wiskoski Benny Ramairez Bob Orton Randy Brewer

Ryan Tourney Fast Pitch Softball Tournament

The 16 team Ryan Fast Pitch tournament runs in May 2022 with an entry fee of 30 dollars. Each team must provide two Dudley softballs and contact numbers 932-2668 or 932-2868 for further information.

RYAN

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