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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1972
Page
22
Detroit veteran Lolich is slated to start Game 1 against Oakland ace Hunter at the Oakland Coliseum. The Tigers, aging but confident, seek a playoff upset as the A’s edged them eight of 12 games this season, with both clubs aiming for the AL pennant.
In a forecast of the Friday night game, both Perfect Wash and Jeff bring undefeated records into their 8 o'clock meeting at JelT stadium. Jeff leads in defense allowing few touchdowns while Wash boasts balance and a top ground game led by Marty Hale and Jim Dulin. The outcome hinges on who can exploit mistakes and control the run, with key players Harris Hale, Greg Witwer, Mike Cole, and Matt Metcalf challenged by injuries and strategic calls.
NBC announced it will televise almost every American and National League game starting Saturday. The schedule includes a Cincinnati at Pittsburgh opener at 1 p.m. EDT, Oakland at Detroit at 4 p.m., and Detroit at Oakland on Sunday, with additional NL and AL games shown as series results allow and adjustments made if fifth games are required.
Mike Rave of Urbana shot 48 of 50 to win the weekly trapshoot at North Linn Fish and Game. Tied for second with 45 of 50 were Robert Dubling of Marion and Mark Ingwersen with Keith Weber, Cedar Rapids residents.
The first of two major intra city football games is set for 7 45 p m Thursday at Kingston stadium. Regis aims to maintain unbeaten status while Kennedy seeks to break the streak in a pivotal clash setting the tone for the season.
Random notes on Maryville Missouri wrestling prowess feature Spoofhounds coach Lanny Wieland and the program’s state championships under his tenure. The piece recalls Wieland’s Jeff City roots, his All American nod at Northwest Missouri, and district titles, plus Olympic and sports world glimpses.
Readers are urged to use action oriented want ads for buying or selling items. The note highlights that hiring or purchasing needs can be efficiently addressed through classified listings.
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