Otis Tuttle cheers Norway's baseball legacy in opening event
Norway elder Otis H. Tuttle, 90, threw out the first ball for Cedar Rapids Reds opening night, hampered by cold grounds, with plans to replay at 7 30. He recalls Hal Trosky and local legends, praising Bruce Kimm, new Reds manager, and noting five inning limits for pitchers due to damp weather, as Mayor Canney jokes about the fifth season.
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Wilcox Comes Within One Hit of Perfect Game
Detroit pitcher Milt Wilcox carried a no hit bid into the ninth inning, but Jerry Hairston lined a first pitch single up the middle with two outs ending the bid. Wilcox finished with a 6-0 victory over the White Sox, eight strikeouts. He lamented the one pitch he would change, saying he would throw it lower to complete a perfect game.
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Hawks land fourth recruit from West High in Wichita
Iowa coach George Raveling wins another commitment as 6-6 forward Kent Hill from Wichita West High, 20.2 points 11.5 rebounds last season, joins Fort Ursery and Snedeker as Hawkeyes. Hill plans to sign a letter of intent Sunday and eyed Iowa over Iowa State Wichita State and Arizona.
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Garvey ties NL record in Dodger Stadium homecoming
Steve Garvey, with a 55,000 strong crowd cheering, tied Billy Williams for 1,117 consecutive games. The Padres first baseman called his return to Dodger Stadium poetic justice and reflected on 15 years with the Dodgers before signing a five year, minimum 6.6 million contract last December.
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Allison to Compete in Miller 100 at Hawkeye Downs
NASCAR star Bobby Allison will race in the Miller 100 late model stock event at Hawkeye Downs on June 7 for charity. The 11th annual race raises proceeds for United Cerebral Palsy with Keith Fleck and a $13,500 prize split among entrants. Regular Friday night racing resumes next week.
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Reds Postpone Season Opener Versus Giants in Clinton
The Cedar Rapids Reds Midwest League opener against the Clinton Giants at Memorial Stadium was postponed due to wet grounds and cold weather. The game will be made up tonight at 7 30 p m. The May 25 26 visit will serve as the makeup. Beloit Brewers games are slated for Sunday at 2 p m and Monday at 7 30 p m before a four game road trip.
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Benson signs with Iowa swimming after stellar prep career
Kurt Benson of Cedar Rapids Washington signs a letter of intent with the University of Iowa. He holds nine MV C marks and co holds the state 200 yard medley relay standard. Benson captained the all state team and won multiple state titles.
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