White Sox Acquire Renko From Cubs In Season Trade
The White Sox obtained right hander Steve Renko from the Cubs for minor league pitcher Larry Anderson. Renko 2-2 this year with a 4.59 ERA had been on the disabled list for thyroid surgery. The Cubs sent down Randy Wiles to make room and placed Mick Kelleher on the 15 day DL with a broken thumb.
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Arrows
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NCAA may rejoin Olympic committee amid 1970s era talks
The NCAA International Relations committee plans to urge the NCAA to resume membership on the U S Olympic Committee when the council meets in Knoxville. The move follows the NCAA’s withdrawal prior to the 1972 Munich Games amid college push for more influence in U S Olympic programs.
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Rick Miller
Dwight Evans
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North Leads Westchester After First Round
Andy North eagled the final hole for a five under par 66 to tie Miller Barber for the first round lead in the Westchester Golf Classic. North, sidelined by back trouble, said the round felt hopping as big names lagged behind, with Barber and a quartet at 67 right on the pace at Westchester Country Club.
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N.Y
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Miller Barber
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Tom Weiskopf
Lanny Wadkins
Tom Watson
Barber
Westchester Country Club
New York
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Howard Twitty
Tom Jenkins
Grier Jones
Leonard’s Slider Helps Royals Tie Race With Indians
Dennis Leonard pitched a four-hitter for his 13th win as Kansas City blanked Cleveland 4-0. Managed by Whitey Herzog, Leonard embraced the slider to regain control after a rough stretch, boosting a four-team AL West chase and the Royals’ title defense.
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Staub Leads Lancers PWBA Open Debut in Cedar Rapids
Kathy Staub Fry of Cedar Rapids competes in the inaugural Lancers PWBA Open at Lancer Lanes with about 90 players from the Professional Women's Bowling Association. The event features a pro am Saturday and Sunday, $40 entry, top prize around $2000, and a multi day pro qualifying and match play through Wednesday.
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Browns release rookie Wayne Stanley for Audick
Cleveland Browns release Wayne Stanley to clear space for guard Dan Audick who was acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Browns host the St Louis Cardinals in an exhibition game at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland Friday night.
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Local driver finishes 20th at Milwaukee USAC race
Alan Sheppard formerly of Marion placed 20th in the USAC Fair Stock 150 at Milwaukee. In his second USAC season, he plans to race Sunday at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield after graduating from Marion High in 1972 and moving to Rockford, Illinois. Miller Huggins of the St. Louis Cardinals drew 116 walks in 1910 to lead the National League.
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Duck Calling Contest Set for August on Muscatine Riverfront
The sixth annual Great River Day Duck Calling contest is scheduled for August 21 at 1:30 p.m. on the riverfront. The senior division winner earns a plaque and a $100 savings bond and will advance to the world championship in Stuttgart Arkansas. Last year’s champion was Dick Schultz of Cedar Rapids. Information contact Gene Cork Battey at 311 E Sixth Street Muscatine 2644663.
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Two Miami men charged in Topping murder case
Barry Adler, 18, faces first degree murder robbery and kidnapping charges in the stabbing death of Robert Reed Topping son of former Yankees owner Dan Topping Jr. Andrew Schell, 18, is charged as an accessory. Both held in Dade county jail. Police say Topping was in Miami for a $50 000 drug deal.
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Maquoketa Wins In Lowden Memorial Tournament Thriller
Maquoketa defeated Holy Cross 8 6 as Rick Renner belted a seventh inning grand slam. Steve Rooks fanned 14 for Maquoketa who meet Lowden in Friday’s final while Lowden routed Cascade 4 0 behind Greg Steffens two hit effort. Paul Olsen drove in two and Marnie Scheeper and Pete Johnson contributed key hits. Anamosa’s Todd Martenson led Cascade to win the high school cross country title at Wapsipinicon State Park with 9 36 0 over 3000 meters in a 21 runner field. Open division saw Pat Mally Solon take first in 5 000 meters.
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Washington
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Payton's Brother Takes Shot At NFL Debut
Eddie Payton, Sweet Pea, the older brother of Walter Payton, makes a preseason bid with the Cleveland Browns hosting the St. Louis Cardinals. The matchup notes his 58 rushing yards in 12 carries for Chicago and previews weekend games across the league with scores and key plays from recent exhibition action.
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Seedorf Wins Title at Grand American Trapshooting
A 4020-entry Grand Am Handicap field targets the 78th Grand American. Delores Seedorf wins the women's title, ties for runnerup in prelims with 97 of 100 from 18 yards. Mike Canterino takes the preliminary handicap with 98 of 100 from 19 yards. David Bechtel wins junior crown, John Webb sub-junior, John Ward veterans, and Lee Davidson industry title.
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N.Y
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John Webb
Sebina
Ohio
John Ward
Springfield
Lee Davidson
Tipp City
Iowa Valley Baseball Tourney Opens Saturday
The Iowa Valley league will hold a baseball tournament on Saturday and Sunday. Amana faces Norway at 10 a.m. and Fairfax plays Newhall at noon. Williams meets Cascade at 2 p.m. Keystone faces Watkins at 4 p.m. Semifinals start Sunday at noon with the final at 4 p.m.
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