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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1978
Page
21
A diva schedules a film stint after canceling sports appearances for a week. She lines up her agents and crew, negotiates a deal with writer-director Mike DeGaetano, and eyeing a lead role with potential character parts in a women's pro basketball comedy.
Los Angeles and the IOC edge toward a tentative plan to host the 1984 Games with the city relieved of financial deficits. Mayor Tom Bradley pressed for withdrawal earlier amid a bid struggle, and the IOC’s limited candidate pool prompts compromise.
Dick Diehl, longtime Ellis Park field director and groundskeeper, faces the last four day USA regional softball tournament at Ellis Park in Cedar Rapids on September 4. He describes his duties from Kids League to Major Open, the challenges locating umpires, long hours, and the busy weekends that mark the season’s end.
Posing Wednesday at the University of Northern Iowa press day are Jim Pitlik 73 of Cedar Rapids Scott Peterson 64 and Reed Hunemuller 69 both Cedar Falls The Iowa City photographer Pam Crippen captured the scene for a broader story and photos on page 4B.
Geoff Zahn of the Minnesota Twins says this year he has pitched well but not received run support. He earned a win in the first game as Minnesota beat Kansas City 5-1, while the Royals rallied to win the nightcap 11-7 with George Brett delivering a three run homer.
Football practice opens Friday with light gear only for four days. Full gear allowed from August 23. Season kickoff Friday September 8 with first round playoffs on November 8 and semifinals on November 11. Finals at the UNI Dome Cedar Falls November 17 18. Rules meetings next week in The Gazette area hosted by North High West Union Kennedy Cedar Rapids Washington Cedar Rapids Washington hosts one swimming rules meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday.
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