Norris Celebrates Call to Indians in Cleveland Debut
Jim Norris learned he made Cleveland's 25 man roster and could open in right field against Boston next week. He rallied for a three hit day and celebrated with his wife after the Indians routed Oakland 8-1 in an exhibition. Norris, a 28 year old Maryland alum, spoke of shock and joy at finally reaching the majors. The Red Sox beat the Pirates 3-2 as Rice hit his sixth homer in five games. Reds lost again, 4-2 to the White Sox, dropping to 8-13 for the spring.
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Woodrow Clark Upset by Tommy Tubbs at Golden Gloves
In Honolulu the heavy weight favorite Woodrow Clark was defeated by Tommy Tubbs of Columbus, Ohio, at the 50th Golden Gloves. Clark previously knocked out Scott Frank in his second night bout. Tubbs edged James Wallace in another match. Three Iowa boxers lost in the first round of the tournament. In Oldsmar Florida the winter racing season ends with the Florida Breeders Futurity canceled its final week. Sam Davis denied selling his track stake. In Cleveland George Jones, ex Chicago cop, named general manager at Thistle Down.
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Iowa Hawkeyes set attendance records for basketball season
Iowa City reports a record 301,341 spectators for a 27 game Hawkeyes season. The average attendance reached 11,161 per game, ranking fourth at Iowa with 14 home games. The 1969-70 record home attendance stood at 13,399.
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ISU football players win venue change for assault appeals
Iowa State players Mark Williams and Kevin Cunningham will face trial in Marshall and Hamilton counties respectively after a Story county court granted their request to move due to media coverage. Williams’ trial begins April 7 and Cunningham’s on April 14.
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Finkbine Golf Course Opens At University of Iowa
Iowa City officials announce the Finkbine golf course at the University of Iowa is now open for play. Reservations can be made by calling 353-5744.
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Iowa City Sailors Head to Bloomington for Seminar
The University of Iowa women’s sailing team travels to Bloomington Indiana for the second annual Women’s Seminar hosted by Indiana University this weekend. The event features 13 schools including six Big Ten teams.
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Ellis named athletic ticket manager at Iowa State
Gary Ellis, former Iowa State football and basketball player, was named athletic ticket manager at the university. He has handled the beef and pork program for the Iowa State Cyclone club and succeeds Dan Alford, who resigned to enter private business in Ames.
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Salvation Army Basketball Banquet Set for April 2
Salv army banquet will feature Jacobson, former Hawkeye star and Univ of Iowa FCA president, as guest speaker. Event honors league players and sponsors Saturday April 2 at 6 30 p m at Salvation Community Center 1000 C avenue NW. Info contact Robert Flowers 364 9131.
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Penitentiary softball seeks weekend games May to August
The Iowa state penitentiary softball and baseball teams seek contact with teams available for Saturday and Sunday afternoon games from the first weekend in May through the last weekend in August. For information contact Martin Jacobsmeier, box 316, Ft. Madison, 52627, or call 372 5432.
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Winds and winds and more wind highlight Dinah Shore lead
Judy Rankin and Betty Burfeindt shared the opening 72 to lead the Dinah Shore Winners Circle at Mission Hills as gusts to 35 mph stretched the 6370 yard layout. Pam Higgins and Pat Bradley also shot 72 in the windy start.
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