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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1976

Page

7

Kennedy Wins Mississippi Valley Girls Golf Title Again

Kennedy County/CR Kennedy secures Mississippi Valley Conference girls golf title for the second straight year with a score of 383. Bettendorf, Dubuque Hempstead, and others follow. medalists include Paula Higgins Anne Pinckney and Sue Braunlich among several contenders from Bettendorf and other schools.

Muscatine Paula Higgins Anne Pinckney Cedar Rapids Kennedy Sue Braunlich Bettendorf Mississippi Valley Conference Dubuque Hempstead CR. Jefferson Dubuque C.R. Washington Towa City Clinton Iowa City West

LaSalle Varsity Beats Jefferson JV 6-1

LaSalle defeated Jefferson junior varsity 6-1 on Monday. Randy Treanak and Jeff Ko Trunda each collected two hits for LaSalle while Mike Azinger led Jefferson with three hits.

LaSalle Jefferson Randy Treanak Jeff Ko"Trunda Mike Azinger Jeff

Hitters in Charge and Collins lead in Major Open tilt

Collins belts winning two run triple in the top of the ninth as Eastside Maldrite beats Welty Way 5 4 to seize a share of the lead. Lassen Ernst and Schneckluth pace the winners with homers and multiple hits amid a tense late rally.

Calibe Radio Ellis Park Iied Collins Welty Way Eyesnin Sphead Losar Denny Drohozal Cal Ernst John Muench Dalessen M Lassen Iit Keith Banta Denny Linder Faum Welty Phaky Dave Mara Jim Koering Linderbaum Bob Harris Dale Lassen Jerry Schneckluth Schneckluth

Messersmith Wins First 1976 Start for Braves Over Astros

Andy Messersmith, newly with the Atlanta Braves, earned his first win of the season by beating the Houston Astros 4-2. Darrell Evans drove in two runs as Messersmith limited Houston to seven hits and one walk in a strong opening performance. The Braves later lost the second game 3-2 as the Astros evened the doubleheader. Other NL results: Pirates over Cardinals 2-1, Reds over Dodgers 5-3, Padres over Giants 12-2.

Andy Messersmith Messersmith Atlanta Braves Houston Astros Astros Measersmith Atlanta Dave Bristol Braves Briztol Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers San Diego Peaces San Francisco Giants Messeramith Darrell Evans Ant Ila Frank Jabe Dodgers California Angels Aspen Jobe AL Caimpanis Messeremith Tye Bob Watron Andy Meseersmith Sid Bristol

Washington Sophomore Track Title Won by Narrow Margin

Washington edged Kenne dy 64 1/2 to 63 1/2 to claim the city sophomore track title with Jefferson finishing third. Event results list multiple competitors and distances including relay and field events, with names and marks appearing in scattered form.

Washington Kennedy Jefferson

Pillsbury Named Most Valuable Player On Coe Tennis Team

Roger Pillsbury, a freshman from Galesbury, was named most valuable player on the Coe tennis team. coach Don Tune also announced that Dave Nem, a junior from Greenwich, Conn, was elected captain of the 1977 team. Both Pillsbury and Nem were undefeated in dual meets this season. Other award winners included Mike Schulte, Shorewood Wisconsin. Doug Edes, Cedar Rapids. John Griffin, Hilo Hawaii. Bill Schield, Milwaukee. and Roy Bryan, Aachen West Germany.

Roger Pillsbury Galesbury Ly Ueaday Coe Don Tune Dave Nem Junioc Greenwich Conti Pillsbury Nem Termis Ietter Mike Schulte Shorewood Wis Doug Edes Cedar Rands John Griffin Hilo Hawaii Biw Schield Milwaukee Roy Bryan Aachen West Germany

Iowa Champ Out of Games

Jefferson based archer Threen Wilbur the 1972 Munich gold medalist has chosen not to try out for the 1978 Montreal Olympics. She held the necessary scores but cited the five week away period and family responsibilities as decisive factors in declining Olympic competition.

Jefferson UPI Threen Wilbur Munich Oxford Ohio Wilber Iriala

Midwest Post Names Conference Leaders At Knox College

Dr. Carl Lisemann of Knox College was elected president of the Midwest conference succeeding Dr. Charles Jepsen of Grinnell. Dr. Ralph Shively of Lake Forest was chosen secretary, with Dr. Karl Goebner of Coe re elected secretary treasurer. Harley Knosher of Knox became president of the athletic directors for 1976 77, and Ron Roberts of Lawrence was elected secretary. The conference plans an indoor track championship starting next year and set dates for the 1977 spring meets. The fall meeting will be at Beloit November 19 22. Track at Lawrence, golf and tennis at Ripon. Re appointed were Rev. Jerry Thompson of Ripon as commissioner and Carl Kane of Coe as director of news and records.

Grinnell Carl Lisemann Knox College Charles Jepsen Ralph Shively Lake Forest Karl E. Goebner Coe Harley Knosher Knox Ron Roberts Lawrence Niga Beloit Riep

Field Trial Near Shellsburg Sunday

SHELLSBURG The Boor Creek circuit will hold a dog field trial this Sunday four miles north of the tolte south of the Costar river bridge on the Shellsburg Urbana blacktop. Entry fee to 3.25, but it will be 4 after 11:30 a.m. Heats will pay 6 4 and 6 4. Lunch is available on the grounds.

Shellsburg Boor Creek Iearhers Tolte Costar River Shellaburg-Urbana

North Wins Pair of Golf Matches at West Union

North high school teams defeated Elkador Central in a Monday golf doubleheader. The boys won 162 to 108 with Tim Donahue and Tom Juergens sharing medalist honors on 3Bs. The girls prevailed 218 to 226, led by Carolyn Robinson for North and Shelly Wussel for Elkader.

West Union West Union North Tim Donahue Tom Juergens North Boys Elkador Central Carolyn Robinson North Shelly Wussel Elkader

Belle Plaine Wins Title In Class A Sectional Golf

Belle Plaine claims a class A sectional golf title with a 307 total led by individual scoring, edging North English as Etkader hosts a separate sectional where Jeff Moser topped medalists with 75 and Gammville captured the Lea title with 336. District qualifiers list include multiple players from Plaine and surrounding teams, with strong performances across West Branch Anamosa Independence and other sites. San Francisco Giants face a windfall expectation after a city tax repeal on Candlestick Park, potentially surpassing 400000 in lost revenue.

Belle Plaine South Sick Noll the Plaineman North English Etkader Jeff Moser Gammville Lea West Branch Elves Watertog Corombus Anamosa Independence San Francisco Ananey San Frat Aco Giants Board of Supervisors Manuay Candlestick Park

Sports Roundup Arnie Palmer Bids For Flying Record

Arnie Palmer, famed for golf records, pursued an around the world speed mark in a business jet in Boston, chasing the existing 1868 record held by Arthur Godfrey. The roundup also notes Bucks contract for coach Costello amid questions on Wayne Embrey, and Orioles benching Brooks Robinson in a rout.

Arnie Palmer Arnald Palmer Boston Arthur Godfrey Milwaukee Bucks Larry Costello Wayne Embrey NBA

Cedar Hills Summer Sports Opens With Wide Run Totals

Cedar Hills opened Monday night after a rain delay with a batch of high scoring games. Matrela Thomaan and Pam Buechel highlighted the women’s competition with strong hitting while Guaranty Bank upset Shumauker Home Funders 11-3 in minor girls action. Acme Electric topped El Mar Acres 20-1 in major boys play as Skogman James beat May City Latics 21-7 in another boys game.

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