Giants split doubleheader as Cato drives late runs
In game one Cedar Rapids tied 5-5 on Jeff Yurak's two-run double after three straight walks. Dubuque won in the bottom of the seventh. In game two Cedar Rapids took a 2-0 lead, Murray drove in two, and Dave Mendoza earned his seventh win as Cedar Rapids beat Dubuque 6-5. Yurok and Knicely doubled for C R and Wilkins hit a 10th home run.
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Davis Drills Hole-in-One at Cedar Rapids Country Club
James E. Davis of Cedar Rapids scored a hole in one at the Cedar Rapids Country Club on Friday. He knocked a four iron onto the 174-yard 12th hole, then posted a 39 on the back nine and finished with a 38 on the front nine in fading light to make the ace official.
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Foster Drives in 106th RBI as Expos, Mets Tie
George Foster drove in four runs including his 106th RBI to lead Cincinnati past the Mets 7-3. The Cubs split with the Dodgers after a 3-2 15th inning win, while John Montefusco blanked Philadelphia 3-0 on Friday the 13th. Feeney and Gaherin criticized by Busch at NL meetings.
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Manny Sanguillen
Pittsburgh
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White Sox beat Orioles 5 2 on Stein drives in runs
In the American League roundup Bill Stein drove in two to lift the Chicago White Sox past Baltimore 5-2. Toby Harrah's ninth inning sacrifice fly gave Texas a 2-1 win at Cleveland. Detroit rode consecutive seventh inning doubles by Tom Veryzer and John Wack to a 3-2 win at Kansas City. Graig Nettles drove in five as Ed Figueroa won his sixth straight game in the Yankees 9-3 win over Minnesota.
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John Wackenfuss
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Graig Nettles
Ed Figueroa
New York Yankees
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Junior Champ Ellingson Tops Metro Junior Open
Kurt Ellingson of Kennedy high school won the 1976 Metro Junior Open by five strokes, finishing with rounds of 75 72 73 76 to a total 296 at Cedar Rapids area courses. He trailed Tim Thomason after round one but surged in the middle rounds to take the lead and held on despite a final day 76.
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Kennedy High
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Thomason
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Elmcrest
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Indian Creek
CRCC
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Young golfers shine as Ellingson leads state PGA event
Kurt Ellingson, age 16, wins the state PGA Chev role t tournament at Cedar Rapids Country Club, securing a one stroke lead into the final round after a 73 in round three. Ellingson, aided by caddie Mark Duakes, dominates junior challengers including Thomason and Glasford. Other top finishers include Jeff McNabb Gary Claypool Charlie Burns and Dave Burnham from Kennedy high.
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Indian Creek
John Ortega
Tom Benkusky
Jim Hook
Dan Bergman
C R Falcons Open Tonight at Newton
Cedar Rapids Falcons head to Newton for an exhibition test led by quarterback John Oertel. The Nitehawks, defending Chicago-land league champions, seek a strong showing as they prepare for their first home game and a transfer to Korea looms for coach Jim Williams. Oertel and Newton’s Allspach headline a roster featuring several former Iowa Hawkeyes and a mix of local players in a showcase atmosphere.
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Sid Thomas
Tye Dye
Ernie Roberson
Dave Jackson
Jim Foster
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