Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets stir national publicity in pro hoops
A Cedar Rapids entry in the Continental Basketball Association named the Silver Bullets draws national attention from Sports Illustrated and the Chicago Tribune. The column argues sponsorship by Coors Light and the branding raise concerns but notes the team could benefit Cedar Rapids and that pro sports rely on sponsorship to stay solvent.
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Sluman Tops PGA for First Pro Victory at Oak Tree
Jeff Sluman, 5-foot-7 from Rochester, win PGA Championship by three strokes at Oak Tree, tying the low final round record with a 65 to finish 12-under 272. Paul Azinger finishes runner-up at 272. Tommy Nakajima places third at 278. Sluman earns 160000 from a 1 million purse.
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England
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Tigers topple Clemens as Red Sox end home streak
Detroit's 18-6 win sinks Boston after the 24 game home streak ends. Roger Clemens suffers a career rough outing, giving up eight runs in 1 1 3 innings amid a left side muscle issue. Chet Lemon and Darrell Evans drive in five runs each for Detroit.
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Kramer edges Rossey to win City Am golf crown
Joe Kramer overcome a late rally by Sam Rossey to win the Men's City Amateur at Ellis Park Golf Course. Kramer shot a final nine of 1 under par to finish 2 under for 283, one stroke ahead of Rossey who ended 1 under at 284. Scott Carnes was third at 287, defending champ Bob Kellsmith 288.
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White and Teleconnect Seek Revenge in Tourney
Michael White says he thrives on revenge and will lead Teleconnect against Faultless Garber of Ashland Ohio in a 6 30 p m winners bracket clash at the International Softball Congress World Fast pitch Championships at the Borg Warner Sports Complex Faultless beat Teleconnect 7 2 in late May with White taking the loss as the starter
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White Eyes Rematch as Faultless Aims for Softball Win
White, at 26 5 after his seventh straight ISC victory, previews rematch with Teleconnect after beating Tulsa Firebirds 5 0. He recalls a crucial late bunt and expects adjustments. Faultless is 2 0 with a 1 0 win over Hardee s Sting and 5 4 over Ruth Realty, while Gillis is 2 0 with a one hitter.
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