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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1978

Page

14

Major League Roundup National American Major League Roundup

National American Roundup notes weekend baseball matchups with key pitcher records and game pairings. Highlights include Pittsburgh at St Louis Chicago at Cincinnati San Francisco at New York and Houston at San Diego with Sunday and Saturday listings of additional interleague contests.

Surday Eme Iarmee Pittsburgh D. Robinson St. Louis Denny Chicago Lamp Cincinnati Norman San Frances Montefusco Ew York Philadelphia Coriton Houston Runle San Diego Janee Atlanta McWilliams Los Angeles Rau Montreal New York San Francisco Boston Torrez Hunter Detroit Wilcox Cleveland Waits Toronto Underwood Baltimore D. Martinez California Hartzell Kansas City Pattin Minnesota Goltz Milwaukee Sorensen Oakland Keough Texas Jenkins Barrios Seattle Abbott WEST Atlanta A Gare St. Louis Ilocos Manian T. Louis Rscott Hadrek Murcer DeJesus Tscott Blackwell Bittner Ph Phillips Sutter Essier Holtzma Schutz Krukow Garrett Vail Brock Littell X. Louis Coanel St Louis Torg Ric Templeton Contine Ressi St. Louis Cressier Bruno Schultz Sutter L Toveras Parker Ome If Brbnsn Corter Storgell Ib Parrish Phila Bi Flores Boisciar Cuzinsk Foote Yngbid Hebner Koosm Ferrer McCror GM Luzinski Donormon S—Koosgon Sf—Onormon Rer SO York Sierroy Ick Torrow P—Mcbride Koosman Kao! Balk—Brusstar LOS Ange Royster Ss Lopes Garvey Murphy Fergusn Lacy Bonnell Russell Sutton Pep Royster Hubbard Rvey Nostau Orlessa Hcruz Cf Rmtzer Seover Tomrg Gardnr Cornutt Harris Francisco H Cruz McCovey

Prep Football Scores From Across District

A wide range of prep football results list dozens of games with final scores. Notable outcomes include C.R. Washington 19 over C.R. Jefferson 7 and Benton Community 42 over Monticello 7. Other high scores feature Iowa City Regina 21 over Alburnett 0 and Fort Dodge St Ed 26 over Webster City 35, with varied margins across the state.

C.R. Washington C.R. Jefferson C.R. Kennedy Iowa City North Linn East Buchanan Springville Valley Center Point Ed-Coo Stormont Central City Regina Alburnett Humboldt Iowa Falls Manilla Ogden Avo-Ha Missouri Valley Washington Rock Ridge Highland Columbus Fort Dodge St. Ed Jeffer Webster City Clear Lake Laurens-Moarathon Sac Ci Ar-We-Vo Irwin Kirland Hamburg Stanton Crestland Corning East Union Newell Lake View-Auburn Waterloo East Marshalltown Fort Dodge Cedar Falls D.M. Hoover D.M. North D.m.east O.M. Roosevelt Storm Lake Spirit Lake Centerviie Winterset Emmetsburg Cherokee Norwalk Madrid Fairfield Pieasant Valley Waco Keokuk Stritch Packwood van Buren S.C. Heelan 5.C S.C. North Vermillion West Burlington Tri-County Schaller Wail Lake Sanborn Hartley Clay Central Linn Grove Milford Primghor Kingsley-Pierson Holstein West Lyon West Sioux Logan-Magnolia West Harrison S.C West LeMars West Bend Everly Maurice-Or City Rock Valley Sibiey Spencer Paulling Sutherland Waithill Neb Newcastle Mallard Royal South Ciay Scranton Cedar Valley Fenton Sentral North Eos Allison-Bristow Gladprod Dows Union-Whitten Gilbert Zearing Rockford Waterloo Columbus Waterloo West Dike Laporte City Parkersburg Conrad Bcl Greene Rockwell-Swaledale

Roundup of prep football statistics from New Hampton area

A roundup of high school football scoring and plays across teams including New Hampton Kent Christenson Brian Carney Dan Reese Pete Oates Toby Michael Roger Mauly Dan Reese Jeff Forbes Kyle Doolin Tim Davis Tim Zimmerman Mike Maitos Pat Bevins Todd Schneiter Dave Thumm Rock Soo.

New Hampton Brian Carney Kent Christenson Ron Frantzen Weaverly Shell Rock Dan Reese Bryan Nevendorf Brad Hague XP — Nevendorf C.R Kyle Doolin Kirk Hobbs Mike Maitos Tim Zimmerman Mike Sealy C.R. Jeff Steve Harkness Ty van Horbeck

Broncos Sign Three Players for 1978 Season

Denver Broncos officials announced that linebacker Joe Rizzo quarterback Norris Weese and defensive back Bernard Jackson have signed 1978 contracts. The signings leave only defensive back Chris Pane unsigned.

Denver Joe Rizzo Norris Weese Bernard Jackson Denver Broncos National Football League Chris Pane Wun

Yankee Dirt Track Classic Racing Winners List

Fred Horn of Marion wins the Trophy Dash with Joe Merryfield Des Moines and Roger Dolan Lisbon in the top three. In the Consolation event Ron Pyrmek Waterloo and Bob Hilmer Waterloo place first and second, followed by Em Fretheim.

Fred Horn Marion Joe Merryfield Des Moines Roger Dolan Lisbon Ron Pyrmek Bob Hilmer Waterloo Em Fretheim

Keeneland Sale Top Yearling Fetches 77000

A day colt by Irish Castle sold for the top price of 77000 at Keeneland September Yearling Sale during Friday afternoon sessions.

Lexington Irish Castle

Former Olympic shot put bronze medalist jailed for PCP sale

Earlene Brown, 42, the 1960 Rome Olympic bronze medalist in shot put, was sentenced in Los Angeles to four months in county jail for illegally selling phencyclidine. A five year prison term was suspended and the jail time stayed until Oct. 6 after her guilty plea on drug selling and possessing charges.

Los Angeles Earlene Brown Superior Court William R. Clay Brown Carson Calif Rome

Classifieds Prove Widely Read In Local Market

Classifieds are a staple of local papers delivering broad reach and quick transactions. Readers rely on them for jobs housing cars and services with simple concise listings that connect buyers and sellers.

Brewers Authorized to Print Playoff World Series Tickets

The Milwaukee Brewers announced that Commissioner Bowie Kuhn has authorized printing league playoff and World Series tickets. They are drafting ticket order procedures and will disclose details next week, asking fans to await their announcement before inquiring.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Brewers Bowie Kuhn Brewers

Friday Sports Transactions Update

The AP reports various professional moves across leagues. Cleveland Indians terminate minor league ties with Portland Beavers. Springfield Redsros name Hal Lonier as Triple-A farm club manager for St. Louis Cardinals system. NBA teams adjust rosters with DeGregorio demoted by Celtics and waivers sought for Al Basie by the Pistons. NFL signings include Denver adding Rizzo Norris Weese and Bernard Jackson. Packers place Lynn Dickey on IR. Oilers place Anthony Davis on IR and Pat Turner on roster. Rams sign Jackie Wallace. Atlanta signed Jean Bernites to a multi year contract.

Springfield Redsros Hal Lonier St. Louis Cardinals National Basketball Association Boston Celtics Ernie DeGregorio Rost Pistons Otbal Denver Broncos Joe Rizzo Norris Weese Bernard Jackson Green Bay Packers Lynne Houston Oilers Anthony Davis Pat Robert Turner LOS Angeles Rams Jackie Wallace National Hockey Atlanta Plames Jean Bernites

Niffenger sets track mark at Hawkeye Downs

The opening night of the Yankee Dirt Track Classic at Hawkeye Downs Speedway saw Mike Niffenger of Katona set a new track record in time trials with 23.49 seconds, besting Ed Sanger’s 23.66. Top six fastest times include Niffenger, Dolan, Merryfield, Roberts, Horn, and Bakers who advance to the 100 lap championship alongside four heat winners. The event offers total prize money of 25,000 with 5,000 for the winner and 1,000 in lap money. two-day show drew 81 drivers from 21 states and Canada despite two cautions.

Hawkeye Downs Speedway Mike Niffenger Katona Niffenger Ed Sanger Waterloo Lisbon Roger Dolan Nifsenger Dolan Joe Merryfield Des Moines Jim Roberts Coleman, Mich Fred Horn Marion Cedar Rapids Midwest Ron Pyrmek Bob Hilmer Hilmer Em Fretheim West Turn States Canada

Crenshaw Leads Texas Open At Oak Hills By Two Strokes

Ben Crenshaw, 26, shot 7 under par 63 to take a two stroke edge at 12 under through Friday's second round of the Texas Open in San Antonio. Lou Graham carded 3 under 69 to sit two back, with Hubert Green, Lee Trevino and Peter Oosterhuis at 132. Crenshaw’s 128 matches the PGA Tour low for the year.

Alamo Calif Hill Country Club Sharon Miller Kathy Whitworth Betty Burfeindt Sally Little Jane Blalock One Susan O'Connor Nancy Lopez JoAnn Washam Murle Breer Pat Bradley Jan Stephen le Luist Kathy McMullen Y Conley JoAnn Prentice Mary Mills Juli Simpson Joyce Kazmierski Betsy Cullen Mary Lou Crocker Sue R Alexandre Reinhardt Amilia Rover Mardell Wilkins San Antonio Texas Oak Hills Country Club Lou Graham Jenshaw Hubert Green Peter Oosterhuis Lee Trevino Tom Pu Ben Crenshaw Lou Graham Crenshaw University of Texas Oak Hills Graham England

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