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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1976

Page

15

Giants Split With Waterloo To Stay Tied Atop Circuit

Cedar Rapids Giants win 6-5 in nine innings as Jose Barrios belts a decisive three-run homer in dead center. In the opener Waterloo also took a 6-3 decision. Stan Moline pitched four and two thirds for the Giants in relief, with Darrel Parker contributing. Contests kept Cedar Rapids tied with Burlington and Clinton for the South division lead.

Waterloo Cedar Rapids Giants Jose Barrios Barrios Frank Merriwell Atyle Giants Burlington Clinton Stan Moline Toitcher Worl Moline Terry Adams Darrel Parker Clit Hardie Sally Parker Anderson Karel deLeeuw Steve Grimes German de Los Santos Jeff Yurak Harold ‘Thomagson Royals Ted Shoenhiaus Dick Murray

Brett Narrowly Loses No-Hitter In 10 Innings

Ken Brett of the Chicago White Sox, in only his second start for Chicago, held California to two hits through nine and a half innings before a seventh inning slip by Jorge Orta and a near swing off Jerry Remy’s glove denied him a no hitter in a 1-0 Chicago win. The Brooklyn-born pitcher, 27, reflected on past near-perfect games and blamed the unluckiest of plays for ending his bid.

Quan Ber Anaheim Ken Brett Chicago White Sox Chicago Brett California Peratch Angel Jerry Remy Ailaning Pittsburgh San Diego Fred Kendall Remy Jorge Orta Orti Jnches

White Sox win 10th straight in dramatic extra innings

Chicago rallying to defeat the Angels after a late miscue. Brett, newly acquired from the Yankees, earns the win with Clay Carroll securing the save. Brett, now 2 0 with a .000 ERA, had contract surgery 18 months ago and joined Chicago a week after the trade. Williams and Richards comment on the controversial hit and the victory.

Mellan Dar Mercy Long Beach Independent Press- Telegram Ortaaid Brett Clay Carroll Chicagoan New York Yankees Oakland Carroll Chicago White Sox New York Dick Williams Angels Paul Richards

Guthrie Fails To Qualify For World 600 Pole

Charlotte AP. Janet Guthrie and David Pearson prepared for the World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Guthrie, in a Ralph Moody Chevrolet, aimed for the front row but faced car setup issues while Pearson led qualifying with No. 1 start. Yarborough tested the Moody engine, and Guthrie questioned her chances as debate swirled over her status in the 40 car field.

Charlotte N.C David Pearson Richard Fetty Janet Guthrie Pearson Mercury Charlotte Motor Speedway Patty Dodge Miss Guthrie Apot Chevrolet Ralph Moody Holman-Moody Itle Donnie Allison Cecil Gordon Joe Franon Mise Guthrie Yarborough

Merryfield Wins Oskaloosa Feature

Des Moines driver Merryfield won the super stock feature at the Oskaloosa races with Curt Hansen Dike finishing second. Bill Beckman of Lisbon and Ken Walton of Cedar Rapids followed. Dave Farren of Des Moines took the sportsman feature and super stock heat wins along with Sanger of Waterloo who also claimed the consolation title. Akron report: Florida to host next year’s $100,000 tournament.

Vannnuugl Joe Merryfield Des Moines Curt Hansen Dike Bill Beckman Lisbon Ken Walton Cedar Rapids Dave Farren Merryfick Hansen Ed. Sanger Waterloo Sanger

Montreal Olympics Tickets and Housing Guide

Montreal prepares for the 1967 Games with remaining preliminary event tickets and ample private-home lodging. Hotels are full but 12,000 private rooms remain, ranging $8 to $19 for singles and $14 to $24 for couples. Camping, trailers, and youth hostels are listed, with housing centers at airports and border crossings to assist reservations.

Montreal Olympic

Michigan Wisconsin Big Ten race preview and travel notes

The piece surveys Michigan and Ohio State atop the Big Ten nearing the final regular-season clash. Michigan's Bo Schembechler faces heart-bypass recovery with potential interim leadership, while Wisconsin under John Jardine tweaks offense and conceals drills to challenge the Wolverines. Also mentions Bill Bergman’s golf trip to England and St Andrews ahead of the Mason City Globe-Gazette note on Boston and Philadelphia schedules.

Atka Mike Michigan Ohio State Wolverines Bo Schembethler

Coe Golfers Finish 17th at Springfield tourney

Coe College golf team finished 17th in the NCAA Division I polf event at Springfield, Ohio after a rugged round. Individual leaders included Gary Condit of Ollerbein with 143 and Gary Roxek of Coe tied for tenth after a 77 in the second round. Kirt Lichly and Mark Tukes also contributed strong scores for Coe.

Spiingfield Ohio Coe College Alrokes Sl Vincent Cot Kirt Lichly Mark Tukes Coe

Four appointments fill Seahawks front office staff

General Mamet Jobe Thompson announced four appointments to the Seahawks front office. Gary Wright becomes publicity director, Tom Feemsted is the film director, Tom LeCompte is assistant equipment manager, and Jim Whitesel serves as assistant trainer. Wright previously led publicity for the World Football League. Feemsted was film director for Minnesota Vikings, LeCompte assisted at the University of Puget Sound, and Whitesel previously headed training at Seattle Pacific.

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