Mendoza Opens 2-Game Lead for Giants in Midwest League
Cedar Rapids edged Waterloo 3-0 behind lefty Dave Mendoza who fired a two-hit complete game to improve to 8-1. Waterlo o’s Rich Gale took the loss as Cedar Rapids moved 2 games up on Quad Cities in the South division pursuit with seven games left in the season.
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Luis Silverio
Karel de Leeuw
Clint Hurdle
Steve Grimes
Wayne Pechek
Rich Gale
Boyne
Mark Woodbrey
Woodbrey
Wayne Cato
Pechek
Ken Barton
Grimes
Jiffies
Garcia
Steve Beene
Raiders trade Larry Lawrence for Tampa Bay back up spot
Larry Lawrence moved from Oakland to Tampa Bay for a future draft pick as the Raiders seek more playing time for him. Oakland has won three exhibitions. coachs say six quarterbacks, including George Blanda aging, remain in camp. Tampa Bay’s Steve Spurrier leads a 2-1 preseason as the Bucs prepare to face Miami. Nick Quartaro of Iowa shines as a top placekicker prospect amid NFL draft chatter. Additional notes cover Steve Wright on coaches, lake walleye yields, and a Millis family thank-you message after a fatal accident.
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Oakland
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al Davis
Raiders
St. Louis
LaCasale
George Blanda
Kenny Stabler
David Hamm
Nebraska
Mike Rae
USC
Jeb Blount
Tulsa
Steve Spurrier
U. of Miami
Fla
Norm Snead
San Francisco
Bucs
Miami Dolphins
Iowa
Nick Quartaro
Nick
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Penn State
John Millis
Millis
John
David
Coe
Shawn
Alex
Fischetti Sets Steal Mark in Midwest League
Art Fischetti of the Danville Dodgers set a Midwest League single season stolen base record with his 77th steal as Danville beat the Wausau Mets 9 4. In cross country at Wapsipinicon State Park Anamosa’s Steve Riley won the 3000 meter prep division while Martello’s Mark Robertson took the 5000 meter open division.
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Art Fischetti
Danville Dodgers
Fischetti
Danville
Wausau Mets
Anamosa
Steve Riley
Mark Robertson
Martello
Wapsipinicon State Park
Schick Misses Iowa Scrimmage At Kinnick Stadium
Iowa tailback Dave Schick will miss Saturdays scrimmage at 3 p.m. in Kinnick Stadium due to strained back muscles from lifting weights. Coach Bob Cummings expressed limited concern and said Schick could resume normal workouts Monday. The Hawks began contact drills after three days of conditioning. two senior starters, Bill Schultz and Shanty Burks, still face eligibility questions due to academic work.
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Kirchoff Classic Stock Car Race Set at Maquoketa
Maquoketa hosts the third Kirchoff Classic Invitational at Jackson County Fair Grounds on September 7. Time trials start at 6 p.m. with racing at 7:30 p.m. A $6,000 purse is offered, with $800 awarded to the winner.
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Jackson County Fairgrounds
Collins 1 0 Victory Opens State Fast-Pitch Title Bid
Collins Radio of Cedar Rapids defeated C&P Vending Des Moines 1 to 0 to start the state men’s fast-pitch softball tournament. Larson fanned ten over nine innings, with Crane’s double and Boots’ RBI, while Buttr’s Top and Reames Noodles also won at Birdland Park. Collins next meets Des Moines Bombers Friday night at 9:30.
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Jack Larson
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Ottumwa
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Panthers look to reload for UNI football season
UNI head coach Stan Sheriff unveils a 911-man squad for the Panthers Dome showcase as he replaces nine departed lettermen including two All-Americans. Sophomores Terry Allen and Terry Soli vie for quarterback, while a deep backfield rotates four strong runners led by Scalis si and Davis.
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Stan Sheriff
University of Northern Iowa
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Jim Ferree
Iowa
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Northern Michigan
Bill Salmon
Mike Timmermans
Salmon
Western Kentucky
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Iowa City West High
Mason City
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Soli
Terry
Tom Scalissi
Janesville Wis
U S Greets Scots as Americans Face Rough Double Diamond
United States captain Johnny Miller admitted the team faced a tough day after a 4-0 loss to Europe in the Double Diamond team classic. Seve Ballesteros defeated Miller 3 and 1 as Spain’s star sought revenge following his British Open, with Pinero, Balbueno and Garrido also winning their singles. Miller planned rest and potential lineups for forthcoming matches to reach the semifinals in two-group format.
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United States
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U.S
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Spain
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Jerry Heard
Wales
Ballesteros
Birkdale
Manuel Pinero
Lou Graham
Salvador Balbueno
Dave Hill
Antonio Garrido
Mark Hayes
Twin Features at Hawkeye Downs Race Night
A twin feature program highlights the late model stock cars at Hawkeye Downs this Friday. Time trials start at 7 30 followed by a 25 lap rainous feature and the regular program. Current point leader is Ed Sanger of Waterloo.
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Hawkeye Downs
Ed Sanger
Waterloo
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