Rich makes Cedar Rapids pro debut as first CR high school alum
Cedar Rapids Giants debutant Kean Rich, former CR Washington star, becomes the city's first high school product to play pro baseball at Memorial Stadium. He went 0 for 4 in center field against Quad Cities, while Giants staff urged patience as he adjusts to higher velocity and pro pace.
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Hall of Fame in Mason offers football history and fun
Cincinnati readers learn the College Football Hall of Fame near Cincinnati, with four theaters showing Galloping Ghost films, a Rockne fight talk recited by an actor, interactive exhibits, a time tunnel, computer football games, and coaching simulations. Adjacent to Kings Island, the complex includes golf, lodging, and dining. Admission is 3 dollars with free parking. open daily except Christmas.
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Kean Rich Debuts as Giants Fall to Quad Cities 13-6
In Cedar Rapids Kean Rich, former Washington star, made his pro debut as Quad Cities beat the Giants 13-6. Chili Davis hit his 15th homer and Dale Baldwin added a first inning single, but the Giants managed only two more singles over the next seven frames.
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Giants fall to Quad Cities as Angels offense stalls
The Quad Cities offense blasted three Giant pitchers for a homer, two triples, three doubles and nine singles as every Angel batter except Dennis Gilbert had a hit. Ken Feinberg suffered a broken nose in pregame drills but is expected back soon. Angel manager Cotton Nash was ejected in the ninth as a 14 minute delay occurred after a switch mishap.
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Hall of Fame names and old coaching ties at Iowa
Four University of Iowa players Aubrey Devine Gordon Locke Nile Kinnick Duke Slater and coaches Howard Jones Eddie Anderson are noted in the Hall of Fame. Devine falls ill after travel from Arizona to the hospital in Iowa City. Wing-T origin details are shared by Dave Nelson with Evashevski recollections from 1956 at Iowa. Haircut chatter features Jake Gaither Elroy Morand Lou Holtz and personal grooming anecdotes.
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Blues Sign Bigright Wing Korney From Salt Lake City Affiliate
St Louis signs 25 year old right winger Mike Korney who spent part of 77-78 with the Salt Lake City affiliate. At 6 3 and 225 pounds he is one of hockeys biggest players and a former Detroit Red Wings draft choice in 1973. He has appeared in 59 NHL games.
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