Boston Marathon Qualifying Tightens For Masters Next Week
Dr Ron Hanneman of Cedar Rapids a 41 year old orthodonist aims for Boston Marathon glory in the Masters division. He seeks 2 50 for qualification, recalls a 2 58 adjusted time, and notes a brutal St Louis wind chill practice. Nebraska’s Steve McWhirter returns to spring drills after knee surgery while Kingman draws Tribune column ire with critics.
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McCovey Delivers In Giants 7 3 Win Over Padres
Willie McCovey at age 42 drives in three runs with a double and two singles in his 18th San Francisco home opener to lift the Giants over San Diego 7 to 3. He defends his fitness and readiness amid questions about age while Cardinal and Braves and Reds highlights share the day’s results.
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Drzagich Stars as Reds Rally to Beat Quad City in 12th
Emil Drzagich blasted two homers and drove in five as the Cedar Rapids Reds toppled Quad City 8-7 in 12 innings. Steve Hughes delivered a two-out RBI single in the 12th to plate Mike Kripner, after Drzagich’s grand slam erased a 7-3 deficit.
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Watson opens with 65 to lead Tournament of Champions
Tom Watson shot a seven under par 65 at La Costa to grab a one stroke lead in the opening round of the Tournament of Champions. He had eight birdies and one bogey after a ball into a pond on the 17th and a missed four-foot birdie on the 18th. Lou Graham and Ray Floyd tied for second at 66.
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Kirkwood Hurlers Complete Doubleheader Sweep with No-Hitter
Augustine fired a seven inning no hitter for Kirkwood in the nightcap, aided by Hartwig who drove in two with a triple and a double. Hartwig scored on Meier and Lumpa's first inning plays as Kirkwood won 4-0, their second straight doubleheader win. Bentley threw a two hit shutout in the opener, with a two run homer for his sixth of the year, as Kirkwood added a 5-0 victory. Kirkwood now owns 10 wins in 12 and features several Cedar Rapids area transfers.
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Drago seals Red Sox win with late relief and Fisk blast
Right-hander Dick Drago tossed 4 13 innings of one-hit relief to lift Boston over Detroit 5-4 in 11 innings. Carlton Fisk followed with an 11th inning leadoff homer off Aurelio Lopez to seal the victory as Boston stays atop the AL East. Drago struck out three, walked none, and spoke of maintaining focus and maturity after a prior rough outing.
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