Funseth Aims to Break His Negativity at Augusta Masters
Augusta GA Rod Funseth a leading Masters contender offers a candid portrait of a golfer famous for negative thinking. He cites shanks fast swings and lack of practice as his main flaws while acknowledging aging, recent injuries, and missed cuts as he enters Augusta National for the 1980 Masters.
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Lyle Shines In First 1979 Spring Outline
Sparky Lyle, recovering from a disliked spring training, delivered two spotless innings in the 4-0 Rangers win over Cleveland. Acquired from the Yankees, he backed a Texas shutout streak to 23 innings. A roundup of AL and NL games followed with notable results and performances.
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Prairie coach LaVerne Bruns resigns after 12 seasons
LaVerne Bruns resigns as head boys basketball coach of Cedar Rapids Prairie after 12 years, ending a 31 season coaching career with 480 wins. He will remain on the teaching staff. Eddie Colbert of Dubuque Wahlert rises as Iowa’s active winningest coach. Bruns to coach in all star game July 21.
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Five wrestlers sign letters of intent with Iowa
Iowa signs five wrestlers with a combined 478 34 2 high school record to attend Iowa Hawkeyes. Jeff Kerber 126 0 at Emmetsburg and Tim Riley two time state titlists likely compete at 126 pounds, Jim Zalesky at 150, Randy Samuelson at 118, Pete Bush at 190.
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Nebraska Omaha signs Iowa center Mary Henke to letter of intent
Mary Henke, a 6 foot 5 inch center from Hudson Iowa, signed a letter of intent to play for Nebraska Omaha. Henke became the tallest player in the Iowa state girls basketball tournament history, scoring 56 in the consolation game and leading the tournament with 153 points.
Breitenbach to Speak at Founders Day Event in Iowa
University of Wisconsin associate athletic director Otto Breitenbach will address the Alumni Club of Eastern Iowa on April 20 at Stouffer's Five Seasons Hotel. The event marks UW’s 130th year with Arlie M. Macks Jr. as special guest. A 6:30 p.m. reception precedes the 7:30 p.m. program. Reservations: Joseph Trecek Jr. at 364-3381.
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Green out for Cornets in playoff game
Ankeny Iowa Anita Sister Green reserve guard for the Iowa Cornets will miss the playoff game against Chicago after being hospitalized in Chicago for a concussion from a Tuesday automobile collision.
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Hedrick Slugger Promise With Giants In 1969 Season
Hedrick, Cedar Rapids Giants left fielder, vows improvement after a second half slump last season finishing .248 with 5 home runs and 39 RBIs. He worked this winter on inside pitches and recognizing the strike zone and aims to be the cleanup hitter under manager Wayne Cato. Season opener at Memorial Stadium against Clinton Dodgers scheduled for Friday night. Ferguson Jenkins had nine shutouts in 1968 according to Cubs notes.
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