Al Oerter proves midlife potential in discus drive for 1984
The longtime discus star of Melbourne Rome Tokyo and Mexico City ages 47 in 1984 seeks a fifth Olympic gold. He credits a computer analysis by Gideon Ariel for highlighting improvements since his 1981 best 216-11 and now trains in California and New York to extend his elite career.
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Cedar Rapids Sevens Rugby Triumph Honors Late Player Jerry Callahan
In Cedar Rapids a nine-team sevens rugby tournament crowned the hosts champions over Quad City Irish 12 7 in the final, dedicated to Jerry Callahan who was killed in a fall at Notre Dame U. Patty Callahan received Jerry’s jersey and ball. controversy arose when Quad City players accused Cedar Rapids of fielding eight players. The event featured seven-man teams in hot weather with seven-minute halves on a 110 by 75 yard field.
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Guru earns 100th victory as Royals top White Sox
Kansas City pitcher Larry Guru earned his 100th win with seven strong innings as the Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 3-0. Frank White contributed two RBIs, Willie Aikens scored, and Dan Quisenberry closed with his 27th save.
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Big Ten drug use considered not major by survey
Ohio State team physician Dr. Robert Murphy led a survey of 1,250 Big Ten athletes with 1,140 replies. Results show 60 percent used alcohol, 11 percent used marijuana, and under 5 percent used heavier drugs, with minimal issues at Ohio State. Bruce notes few athletes on drugs but many positives.
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Gaddie Tosses No-Hitter as Vigortone Drubs Stanko Lounge
Kyle Gaddie fired a no-hitter over six innings for Vigortone of Cedar Rapids in an 11-1 victory against Stanko Lounge of Des Moines at the Kirkwood-Welty Complex in the first round of the Men's USA State Fast Pitch Softball Tournament. Gaddie struck out six and allowed three baserunners as Vigortone built a seven-run second inning aided by 11 hits. Other openers featured Collins Radio rallying for a 3-2 win in 11 over Budweiser, Jerry Sands four-hitting Spaghetti Market 4-1 over Dutch Oven, and Al Rausch tossing 1 hit with 16 strikeouts in Clear Lake Butt'r Topp's 6-0 win over Winterset A's.
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Boddicker Delivers Eight Inning Stint In Loss
Mike Boddicker pitched eight innings in a 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins. He entered in the first inning after Scott McGregor was knocked out, allowing four runs on eight hits and five walks while striking out five. Gary Gaetti hit a 410 foot homer off Boddicker in the game.
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