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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1973
Page
1
The fourth annual Father-Son golf tournament at Glenhaven Golf and Country Club in Delwein aims for 100 entries on Father's Day, June 17. Nine-hole entry is $2 for father and son, with no green fee for non-members. Tee times 8 am to 3 pm, breakfast served. prizes awarded for six age divisions plus door prizes.
Cresco Oelwein Huskies and Cresco Cadets battled to a 2 2 tie after seven innings before darkness suspended the game with 2 9 2 hits for Cresco and 1 3 runs allowed as MUller and Palmershien logged limited innings. The game will resume in Oelwein on June 27.
Local prep notes show girls softball matchups including Oelwein at Independence and Winn at Fredericksburg with several other games listed across conferences. Boys baseball, golf, and multiple softball contests feature teams such as Eskader North Fayette Postville West Central Sumner MFL and Valley, plus regional pendings and byes.
Maynard and Ryan stayed tied for the South lead in the Northeast Iowa Men’s Softball League after Friday wins. Maynard rallied to beat Oelwein 14-13 as Paul Betz delivered the clincher, while West Hawkeye beat West Union 10-4 and Winthrop won 14-0 over Oelwein ABCO. Westgate fell to Ryan 11-1 as scoring surged in the fourth.
Major League standings show East leaders with Montreal Philadelphia and Chicago atop the divisions while West leads by San Francisco Los Angeles and Cincinnati. Friday results include Chicago defeating Cincinnati and Minnesota beating Baltimore with several interleague matchups noted and schedules for Saturday.
Los Angeles Rams send Roman Gabriel to Philadelphia in exchange for Harold Jackson Tony Baker and three draft picks. Rams receive the Eagles top choice next year and Nos 1 and 3 in 1975. Harold Jackson leads Rams receivers who gain renewed depth with the trade amid Gabriel’s lingering elbow issues and public feud.
Glenhaven opened its Couples League with low scores by Dave Ziegler 39 and women leaders June Levis Eunice Ziegler 55. Don Carlson 26 and Mabel Anderson 31 posted low nets. Pairings for June 15 include Modern Cleaners vs Iowa Motor Co and Glenhaven vs McCarty's with several other matchups.
In Upper Iowa Conference notes coaches are urged to compare statistics after each game. A home team caller blamed for results. Sumner pitcher Prestien reportedly threw a no hitter. The IHSAA reinstates a rule allowing eighth graders to play on summer teams as of April 28, 1973.
Rod Milburn finished his college career with a 13.1 second 120 yard high hurdles, the second fastest ever for the event and the NCAA record, leaving only pro football or coaching as possibilities. In Omaha, Minnesota edged Oklahoma 1-0 as Arizona State beat Penn State 3-1 in the College World Series opener.
University of Minnesota coach Dick Siebert says the move was inevitable as the NCAA Baseball Rules Committee approves the designated hitter rule for the 1974 season along with aluminum bats and a limited substitution rule. In Philadelphia, Jim Barber leads the Philadelphia Golf Classic after 36 holes with a 132 total, the event’s lowest two round score.
Wapsie Valley improved to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in league play with a 14 to 4 win over Fredericksburg. Sue Huebner hit 4 for 4 with a double and a triple, and Shelia Tiedt added three hits. Ellison and Franzen homered for Fredericksburg. Oelwein Summer Recreation Diving Team announces practice starting Monday June 11 at 5 30 p.m. Coach Robert Larimer leads.
Baseball tryouts schedule announced for Midwest League and Tee League. Tryouts run Monday June 11 for 9 to 10 year olds, 10 to 11 year olds, 11 to 12 year olds, and Tuesday June 12 for 8 to 9 year olds and 9 to 10 year olds in Tee League. No Junior League (13-14) tryouts this year. Directors will select teams. managers across divisions should contact summer recreation directors Bob Allen and Hap Vyverberg. There will be 20 teams this summer.
Dick Allen and Joe Lutz sparked a heated moment in the Cleveland Chicago game. Allen later delivered his 15th homer of the season as Chicago beat Cleveland 5-2, giving Wilbur Wood his 14th victory.
Valley catcher Scott Butikofer belted a three run homer in the first inning as Valley beat Stormont 5 4. Gary Rima took the loss with seven strikeouts while Dennis Hanson fanned seven in four innings for Valley.
San Diego signs the 40 year old legend to a two year deal amid bold claims of his greatness while publicists display his No 19 uniform. Klein calls him the greatest quarterback in football history as Svare jokes about the Colts Giants rivalry.
The Oelwein Swim Team begins practice Monday at 4 30 p m with an organizational meeting for swimmers and divers 17 and under at the Oelwein Swimming Pool. Contact Pat O'Brien or Pete Theobald if you cannot attend. Practices run Monday through Friday 4 30 to 5 30 p m.
Kathy Bauer went 3-4 with two home runs and five RBIs to fuel an 11-3 win for Hawkeye North over Stormont. Tammy Weidemann added a 2-3 line with a triple while Cindy Bernau and Cindy Spears contributed two hits apiece.
Oelwein Huskettes beat Sumner 9 to 7 at Wings Park led by eight runs in the second inning. Sumner collected six hits with Kim Nieman and Snyder homering off Jana Ramsay and Jolee Hershey as Norgaard drove a double and triple. Norgaard also starred for the visitors, while Werdel doubled for Oelwein. Next games: at Independence Monday 3:30 and home Thursday against Fayette at 5:30.
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