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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1972

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Mets Win Streak Hits Eight as Capra, Grote, Staub Lead

The Mets beat the Phillies 8-3 after rain delays as Buzz Capra pitched seven solid innings, Jerry Grote homered twice and Rusty Staub drove in three. The win extends New York’s streak to eight and solidifies first in the NL East while Pittsburgh, St Louis, and Cincinnati won their games.

Buzz Capra New York Mets Jerry Grote Rusty Staub Grote Capra Philadelphia New York Staub Mets Danny Frisella Pittsburgh Bill Virdon Pirates Phils Bucs Bob Moose Willie Stargell Moose

Baseball Standings Saturday's Games

Baseball standings include Boston at New York and Cleveland at Detroit with multiple pitchers listed. Sunday matchups feature Boston at New York, Cleveland at Detroit, Baltimore at Milwaukee, Oakland at Kansas City, Minnesota at Texas, California at Chicago, Montreal at Pittsburgh, Chicago at St. Louis, Atlanta at San Francisco, New York at Philadelphia, Houston at Los Angeles, and Cincinnati at San Diego, all with 2 games noted.

Pittsburgh Montreal St. Louis Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Houston Cincinnati San Diego San Francisco Atlanta Boston Prevere New York Peterson Cleveland Horgan Colbert Detroit Timmerman Lee Palmer Milwaukee Slaton Oakland Segui Kansas City Fitzmorris Minnasee Perry Texas Broberg California Clark Chicago Bahnsen Baltimore Minnesota St. Lou Philadelphia Morton Renko Briles Hooton Gib Patlanta Aprey Bryan New York Matlack Sadecki Fryman Lersch Downing Birlingham Arlin

Weaver Leads Dan ny Thomas Memphis Open After 69

Bert Weaver, 40, holds a one stroke edge at 69 in the second round of the Memphis Open on his home course Colonial. Arnold Palmer and Lee Trevino are two behind at 141, with J C Snead second at 141 and Palmer, Trevino, Rudolph, and Sanders at 142 as Weaver eyes a first home victory on the regular tour.

Memphis Weaver Colonial Country Club Big J. C. Snead United States Snead Palmer Trevino Mason Rudolph Doug Sanders Sanders Rudolph Bert Weaver Eee Er Eaeneeneees Jepee Ene Se Resasees Lee Trevino Oeeebesessseness Ces Anders Arnold Palmer Yesbur' Chuck Cooney Charles Coody Tree Cooreee George Hixon Eeee Secene Allen Miller Peevese Ee Eeene Dave Stockton Poreseeaer Dan John Mahaffey Larry Ziegler Aee pilly _oxwell Inson Reese Theese Im Berkell Enan Ray i Reemit Floyd Zarley

Iowa State Hands Nebraska 3-0 In Season Opener

Iowa State wins 3-0 over Nebraska in a Big Eight baseball opener aided by three hits. Larry McDaniel’s misplayed fly ball produced a third inning triple scoring Mike Curran and Larry Corrigan, with Curran and Corrigan aboard on a walk and single. Mike Zuck added an infield single after Redler walked the bases loaded, while Mike Gillespie allowed seven hits and struck out 10 to improve to 4-4 as the Cyclones move toward a Saturday doubleheader with the Cornhuskers.

AMES Iowa State Nebraska Cyclones Larry McDaniel Mike Curran Larry Corrigan Curran Cedar Rapids Jefferson Star Corrigan Terry Redler Mike Zuck Mike Gillespie Cornhuskers Gillespie Redler

Bounty Set On Stott After Feature Win At Hawkeye Downs

Keokuk driver Ramo Stott defends home track victory at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids while promoters place a $100 bounty on his head for next Friday’s feature. Crowd of 3475 watches Stott edge Fred Horn in a tight late duel as heat races and pursuit events unfold.

Ramo Stott Stott Keokuk Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids the Downs Ramo ARCA IMCA Dale Gegner Larry Svoboda Marion Fred Horn Plymouth Horn al Mayner Winthrop Pharien Ed Neer Lone Winthrooy Bill Zwanziger Wioo Ron Perdock Washington Karl Senior Ron Hensted Loweree Hemsted Blackie Lyons Cascade Don Holtman Des Moines Harold Odeon Russ Hughes Monticello E. Sanger Zwanziger John Moss Iowa City Cal Swanson Ayack Bill McOgnem Janer E. Fancer Moss Chuck Wicher C. Ird

Wahlert Wins District Golf Championship

Tina Mulert led Dubuque Wahlert to the girls district golf title at Buffalo Creek Country Club. Mulert shot 71 for medalist honors as Wahlert beat Dubuque Beckman by 20 strokes. Sue Shinn of Waterloo West finished second with 75, Ellen Steele of Wahlert 77, and Kathy Gritton of East Buchanan 80.

Winthrop Tina Mulert Dubuque Wahlert Buffalo Creek Country Club Wahlert Dyersville Beckman Sue Shinn Waterloo West Ellen Steele Kathy Gritton East Buchanan

Marion wins Wamac track title with three firsts

Marion edged Independence for the 1972 Wamac track crown at Marion after claiming three firsts and scoring in most events. Bruce Witte won the 880, and Marion captured the 880 relay as Terry Skilling, Jerry Lancaster, Tim Jones and Randy Wade posted 1:33.2 to seal the victory and earn the all-sports trophy for Marion.

Marion Independence Indians Bruce Witte Mustangs Smith Ind Hessenius Lagg Ann Cannon Stainbrook Keil Barkdoll Seibert Kiburz Mar Donnelly Anderson Stallery Vin Ewing Agne Tip Newhard Beier Denton Monti Mon Maneh Grove Terry Skilling Jerry Lancaster Tim Jones Randy Wade Manchester Tipton Nielson Robertson Hoffman May Hahn Tetween Pat Burke Randy Coleman Manch Low Hhurdies Mediey Greg Grove Bob Herring Rendy Moore Joe Netolicky Norton Witte Isbell Vin Gaffney Tim Cooper Rick Kienapp Tom Neioth Tim Cannon Anamosa Rex Mulvaney Jeff Crawford Jim_ Stanbrook Dave Nielsen Wamac

Marion Wins 880 Relay In Wamac Meet

Blue Ribbon Anchorman Randy Wade anchored Marion to victory in the 880 relay at the Wamac conference meet on Friday. Teammates included Terry Skilling, Jerry Lancaster and Tim Jones.

Randy Wade Marion Terry Skilling Jerry Lancaster Tim Jones

Red Wings sign Berenson to two year contract

Detroit announces Gordon Red Berenson will play for the club under a two year deal, confirmed by general manager Ned Harkness. The contract secures the forward for the 1960s season planning and team roster.

Detroit Gordon Red” Berenson Detroit Red Wings National Hockey League Ned Harkness

Cubs rally to top Cardinals 8 6 in Quincy

Quincy Cubs erase a 6 2 deficit to beat Cedar Rapids Cardinals 8 6 Friday night. Dan DiMichele of Harvard fueled the rally with a homer and triple while teammate Dave Byers and Mike Weiss earned the win as C R owner Velazquez took the loss after seven innings.

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Giants recall Ed Goodson from Phoenix farm club

Ed Goodson, Pacific Coast League leading hitter, was recalled by the San Francisco Giants from their Phoenix farm club. The 24 year old first baseman hit .389 in 31 games with Phoenix, with 14 doubles and 24 RBIs but no homers. Giants optioned outfielder Jim Rosario and reliever John Morris to Phoenix, leaving one 25 man roster spot open.

San Francisco San Francisco Giants Ed Goodson Phoenix Goodson Giants Jim Rosario John Morris

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