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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1983
Page
20
John Cook defeated Johnny Miller on the sixth playoff hole after both finished regulation at 277 to win the Canadian Open in Oakville Ontario. Cook closed with 68 while Miller shot 67, with Nicklaus and Bean rallying as other contenders.
Cleveland replaces rookie manager Mike Ferraro with Pat Corrales amid club turmoil. The Indians, 40 60, 19 games behind AL East leader, beat Toronto 16 11 in Corrales' first game as manager. Corrales signed through 1984 after being fired by Philadelphia on July 18.
Mookie Wilson ends Jose DeLeon's 11 inning no hit bid with a ninth inning single and Brooks drives in the winning run as the Mets sweep Pittsburgh 1-0 in 12 innings. Bailor's bases loaded hit won the opener 7-6 in 12. DeLeon struck out 11 in his major league start but gets no win. Orosco wins both games.
The San Francisco Giants put pitcher Atlee Hammaker on the 21 day disabled list after an exam showed a sore left shoulder and upper arm. Hammaker, 10-5, leads the league with a 1.98 ERA and ranks high in complete games shutouts and strikeouts.
In a Fort Dodge setting, long time booster predictions Cedar Rapids Jefferson will win the 1983 state title led by coach Larry Niemeyer. The piece details Ottumwa and Regina regional showdowns, standout players, and two noted transfers and careers.
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