Maris Clarifies Feud With Mantle During Yankees Return
Roger Maris dispels rumors of a rift with Mickey Mantle despite 1961 public chatter about competing to break Ruths record. The pair still share a close bond, raise the Yankees world championship flag together, and receive thunderous ovations at Yankee Stadium. Mantle and Maris emphasize lasting friendship as they enjoy the home opener.
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Rosado Seeks Third AAU Title and 1980 Olympic Run
Bill Rosado, a bilingual world traveler and judo brown belt, aims for a third straight National AAU wrestling title and to make the 1980 U.S. Olympic team. He reflects on his 1976 Montreal failure, knee surgery setbacks, and finances while preparing with Sunkist Kids and Hawkeye Wrestling Club as the field narrows to 148 of 230 competitors for world freestyle selection.
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Kennedy to host district tennis in Cedar Rapids May 12
Kennedy will host one of eight Class 2A boys district tennis meets on May 12 in Cedar Rapids. First and second place in singles and doubles from both classes advance to the state meet May 26-27 at Birdland Park in Des Moines. 109 schools entered district competition.
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Birth at Garden accompanies Rangers playoff win
Mrs Arlene Grossman gave birth to Leah Sloan Grossman in the Garden medical office as the New York Rangers beat the Buffalo Sabres in overtime to tie the series. Dr John Grazine and Dr William Liebler assisted before the family was moved to Beth Israel Hospital where all three were reported in good condition. The baby was the Garden arena's first birth in its ten year history.
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Iowa State Signs Four Athletes Including Three Wrestlers
Iowa State announces the signing of four athletes, including wrestlers Mike Mann from Marshalltown Tim Berrier from Urbandale and Perry Hummel from West Des Moines Dowling, plus guard Eric Davis from Chicago Amundsen High. Coach Harold Nichols cites state titles and weight classes, while Coach Lynn Nance hails Davis as a top shooting guard prospect.
Arenson Wins Hawkeye Road Race In Cedar Rapids Finish
Tom Arenson of Cedar Rapids edged Jim Hulbert and Mike Clover in a wheel to wheel finish to win the 22.4 mile Hawkeye Bicycle Association road race Thursday. Arenson posted one hour four minutes and one point five seconds, overtaking Hulbert in the final 30 yards.
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Metzger signs with Oklahoma high school star wrestler
Andre Metzger, Michigan state 134 pound champion and top national recruit, has signed with Oklahoma. He drew interest from Iowa and several other major programs.
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Reggie Jackson Returns with a Splash at Yankee Stadium
Reggie Jackson homered in his first at bat back at Yankee Stadium, drawing a crowd of 44,667 as the Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2. Jackson’s three run shot in the first inning sparked New York, who also benefited from a five minute candy bar shower as fans celebrated Opening Day.
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Cedar Rapids Washington Routs Kennedy In High School Tennis
Doug Nemmers remains undefeated at 4-0 winning No. 3 singles as Cedar Rapids Washington beats Kennedy 6-3. Glenn McClintic improves to 5-0 with a 12-2 victory over Dave Fletcher. Washington and Kennedy prepare for Saturday dual meets against Dubuque Hempstead and Dubuque Senior.
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Jefferson Cruises To Second Dual Tennis Win
Jefferson High School edged past Dubuque Wahlert 9 0 at Veteran s Tennis Center to collect its second dual meet of the season. J V like doubles results included T Schneekloth and D Wenzel defeating Fleckenstein Kunnert 10 3 and M Schneekloth and J Wenzel overcoming Bodnar Bodnar 10 7. Brad Collins and Dave Schrock also won 10 6 in doubles while singles winners included Mike Schneekloth Tim Schneekloth Doug Wenzel Dave Schrock and Jeff Wenzel with decisive 10 1 to 10 5 scores.
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Linn-Mar Boys Golf Triumph Over LaSalle at Ellis Park
Marty Strothman led Linn-Mar with 46 at Ellis Park as Linn-Mar defeated LaSalle 189 to 192 in a prep golf meet. Linn-Mar also won the junior varsity meet 203 to 248. Strothman 46 McCarthy 48 Jost 47 Roltgen 48 led the Lions with four counters. LaSalle’s Lawrence 47 Tudor 47 Lyons 49 Meek 49 paced the Senators.
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Regis Golf Dominates Prairie at Twin Pines
Regis won 157 to 185 at Twin Pines led by Dave Thinnes who shot 36 to earn medalist honors. Regis scorers included Pete Lake 37 Pete Hingtgen 42 Steve Greif 42 Mark Wood 42, while Prairie entries were Todd Carlson 41 Doug Hofmaster 45 Scott Grabe 50 and Scott Simon 49.
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Draft plan would require deposits for 1980 Winter Games
A draft plan in Lake Placid would require Olympics officials, international dignitaries, and news media to post up to 10 percent deposits for hotel rooms a year before the 1980 Winter Games. Also note Sir John Gielgud is 74 years old.
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