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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1971
Page
11
Frank Robinson belted his 500th career homer Monday night off Detroit pitcher Fred Scherth man to join a select group of 11 members. The ball landed in left field as fans watched Robinson acknowledge the milestone with a quiet clap as he rounded the bases.
Major Bill Robinson belted his 49th homer in Game 1. the Orioles won 10-5 in Game 2 of a doubleheader, closing in on the AL East title. The night also saw W Sox 6-3 over Brewers and Yankees 4-0 over Red Sox, while the A’s edged Royals 2-1 and rain hit Washington.
A fan returned a game ball to Robinson who exchanged it for another ball and a bat. Oakland beat Kansas City as Jim Hunter joined Vida Blue as a 20 game winner, claiming the win over Al Fitzmorris in a tight duel. Rick Monday delivered the winning run with a single, Reichardt homered twice driving in five, Morales also homered for Chicago.
The Kennedy girls cross country team defeated Washing ton 135 to 35 in a dual meet at Nortridge Park Monday. Helen Roushar of Kennedy won the individual title.
Ken Buchanan defended his world lightweight title for the second time with a unanimous decision over Ismael Laguna after a brutal bout. Buchanan, bloodied and battered, fought through a late eye injury to win on all three scorecards 10-5, 61, and 56. Laguna faced warnings for numerous fouls including punches from the back and holds during the break.
PORTSMOUTH VA AP Australian Xen Nagle ends a three year UK drought in the World Professional Seniors Golf Padrecoup defeating Julius Boros in a 3 ½ hole final match. Nagle 50 led all day after a rain delayed start at Ride A Wee course, delivering Great Britain a first win in America.
Anamosa chapter announces new officers at the September meeting on Sept 28. Re elected president Leon ard Kula vice president Newt Urbanek secretary James A Mayer treasurer Henry Caspers. New directors include Ted Hurt Dallas Paustian Lyle Russell James Porter Loyal Byerly. A public chicken ham dinner and pony rides plus a tractor pull weigh in are planned at the chapter house and Anamosa Sale Barn.
Anamosa hosts the Wapsie Open golf tournament this Saturday at the Wapsipinicon Country Club. The 18 hole men’s amateur event costs $5 to enter with tee times reservable by calling the club at 462-30.
Decatur DL Cedar Rapids finished fourth in attendance in the Midwest Baseball League for 1971. Cedar Rapids reported total paid attendance of 1,083 for 50 openings with last year at A272. League totals show 563,889 attendance for 555 openings in 1971, with playoff crowds of 1,567 for Quad Cities Danville and 4,519 for Quad Cities Appleton finals.
Forest Hills N Y AP report: rain washes out the men's singles semifinals for the third straight day. Schedule now calls for the semifinals Tuesday and both finals Wednesday starting at 11 a m local time. Tournament chairman Talbert notes revenue fall while rain disrupts gate gains and staffing.
The weekend bowling scene shows top scores from the Dudes and Dames leagues with Bill Kisling at 242 and Barnes close to 600 with 599. Karen Klelty posts 578, Tony King 542 in the Pepsi Junior league, and Ed Tatro leads Bantams at 155 while Mike Hattt totals 385.
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