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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1987
Page
15
Milwaukee slugger Paul Molitor extended his streak to 38 games with a fifth inning single before the run ended. The piece contrasts Molitor’s feat with historic marks like DiMaggio’s 56 game stretch and Ted Williams’ .400 season, noting amplified media scrutiny and modern satellite coverage.
Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Paul Molitor extended his hitting streak to 38 games with a fifth inning single in a 10 5 win over the Kansas City Royals. Molitor noted the climb is meaningful but framed it as not greatly different from 37 games as he eyes a higher mark in baseball history.
Katrina McClain led the United States with 30 points and 11 rebounds as the U S women beat Brazil 111 87 to capture their sixth Pan Am women s basketball gold in nine games. Brazil upset the U S men 120 115 in a stunning Pan Am upset.
Mount Vernon report on Cornell College Rams transitioning after long-time coach Jerry Clark retires after 28 years. Steve Miller, athletic director and former Clark assistant, takes over a 5-4 club with 23 lettermen back. Season opens Sept 1987 at Kankakee Nazarene then Wartburg, MCAC play starts Sept 26 at St Norbert. practice already hit by injuries.
In Dyersville Western Dubuque County pitcher Mike Clemens scored on a throwing error in the bottom of the 10th to edge Cedar Rapids Legion Red 5 to 2 for the state championship after a day of miscues. An earlier 16 to 12 win in 13 innings showcased Cedar Rapids Red's resilience amid 30 walks and 11 errors.
Teleconnect rallied with two seventh inning runs to beat Collins 2 to 1 in the Amateur Softball Association Major Men's Fast-pitch State Tournament final at Birdland Park. Teleconnect, 59 12, earns a spot in the national tourney starting Sept. 12 in Springfield Missouri. Benny Edwards of Collins named MVP and Jerry Schliem earned MVP pitcher honors after five hits allowed in the win.
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