Pete Rose Nearing MLB Hit Record Push
Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds extended his hitting streak, tying the NL mark of 44 in a 1-for-4 night against Phil Niekro in Atlanta. He aims to surpass Willie Keeler and move toward Joe DiMaggio’s 56 straight games, facing rookie Larry McWilliams in the next game amid crowd support and weather worries.
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Knoop and Kesinger Reflect On Sox Cubs Rivalry In Chicago
In Chicago at Comiskey Park Bobby Knoop, ex Cedar Rapids star and White Sox third base coach, discusses crosswords and old connections with former minor league teammates. Don Kessinger assesses fan bases and league differences while Walter Byers draws jokes at a Big Ten luncheon.
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Jefferson J Hawks bow to Muscatine in state tourney first round
Cedar Rapids Jefferson ends the season 30 10 after a 9 4 loss to Muscatine in the state baseball tournament opener. Muscatine improves to 32 10 with Jay Gulick driving in five runs including a first inning single and a bases loaded triple.
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HEW delays decision on Iowa sixgirl basketball ruling
U S Department of Health Education and Welfare will not decide now if sixgirl high school basketball rules discriminate. Senator Dick Clark called the delay unbelievable and said federal officials would keep an open mind. Protests from Iowa Governor Ray and Clark prompted postponement of Califano's announcement.
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Rose Named NL Player of the Week for Historic Hit Streak
Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds earned National League Player of the Week honors for the period ending July 30. The announcement notes his 43 game hitting streak through Sunday, tying the 33 year old NL record set by Tommy Holmes and reaching a 38 game streak on Tuesday.
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Elmcrest leads in City Amateur qualifier by Kessler Malloy
Jim Kessler and Steve Malloy shot 36-hole totals of 146 to lead Men's City Amateur qualifying at Elmcrest Country Club. Terry Wilson 147, Mike Thomson 150, George Ludlow 152, others 153 155. The 45-hole City Amateur finals move to Squaw Creek St Andrew's and Ellis Park on weekend.
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