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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1978

Page

15

Amana executive counts on Hall of Fame allure at Pinehurst

Lou King of Amana Refrigeration played in the pro-am at Pinehurst, teaming with Alan Shepard and Julius Boros. Crenshaw led with 14 under as King recalled Shepard agreeing to come to Amana next June 18. King criticized Pinehurst No. 2 conditions as greens died in heat. Iowa kicker Scott Schilling returns from injury and aims for accuracy, with Holsclaw practicing both kicking roles.

Lou King Amana Lou Pinehurst N.C Alan Shepard America Alan Shepard King Julius Boros Ben Crenshaw

Blackwells face an identity crisis at Salvation Army center

Rick Blackwell, director of activities at the Salvation Army Community Center, and Tim Blackwell, a Cubs catcher, navigate public perception as they push to expand community reach. The center, five years old and funded by United Way, offers gym, chapel, and varied programs while planning modest membership increases. Rick aims to boost gym use and broaden community ties without competing with YMCAs, relying on volunteers and a dedicated board. The Cubs context underscores the theme of self-promotion and progress in parallel careers.

Rick Blackwell Tim Blackwell Rick Salvation Army Community Center 1000 C Ave. NW Tim Chicago Cubs Blackwell Salvation Army Ymcas Ywcas United Way

H M Stables had success at Park Jefferson and future races

H M Stables owner Mrs. Jess Hanson reports Miss Way Out placed third in the K and D Futurity at Park Jefferson South Carolina. Sweet Madam finished fourth in another stakes. Miss Way Out is slated for a $65 000 Louisville race on September 15. Iowa coach Bob Cummings proposes turf trials and a one platoon system to cut injuries, sparking debate over football strategies and safety.

H&m Stables C.R Mount Vernon Jess Hanson Miss Way Out Butch Cassidy Park Jefferson S.C Sweet Madam Louisville Bob Cummings Iowa Kinnick Stadium Hawkeye Arizona Minnesota Cummings Sports Illustrated

Patriots Waive 10 to Reach 50-Man Roster Limit

The New England Patriots cut 10 players to meet the NFL 50-man roster limit in the penultimate pre season cuts. Veterans and draftees among those released include punter Mike Patrick and defensive back Dick Conn, guard Terry Falcon, linebacker Mike Hawkins, wide receivers Dave Quehl and Daryl Brown, plus Ken Ellis Pat McNeil Jim Mitchell and Mike Burke.

Holy Cross Daryl Brown Tufts Cleveland Ken Ellis Pat McNeil Jim Mitchell Mike Burke

Bears fall as NFL exhibitions wind down this weekend

The NFL preseason ends with Tampa Bay facing Miami in a Florida state title clash. Rebuilt Dolphins seek to extend the unbeaten streak alongside New England and other rivals as teams finalize rosters and starting quarterbacks for the regular season.

Tampa Bay Miami Dolphins Bucs John McKay Dolphins New England Miami Don Shula Tampa Atlanta Washington New York Jets Philadelphia San Francisco Denver ABC San Diego New York Giants Detroit Baltimore Cincinnati Green Bay St. Louis Kansas City

Royals Hitless Woes Drop Them From ALC Lead

The Kansas City Royals fell to second place in the AL West after losing to the Chicago White Sox. Manager Whitey Herzog cited poor hitting, with the team at 70 homers and the leading RBI total at 62. In other games, Texas beat Minnesota 4-1, Cleveland topped Milwaukee 9-8, and Detroit defeated Toronto 5-2 as Eric Soderholm drove in three for Chicago. Rookie Mike Proly outpitched Paul Splittorff in KC action.

Kansas City Royals California Angels Chicago White Sox Royals Whitey Herzog RBI Texas Rangers Minnesota Twins Jim Sundberg Cleveland Indians Milwaukee Brewers Andre Thornton Detroit Tigers Toronto Blue Jays Eric Soderholm Chicago White Sox Kansas City Mike Proly Lerrin LaGrow Paul Splittorff

Strike on umpires walk out halts Blue Jays game

Four regular AL umpires refused to work the Toronto Blue Jays versus Minnesota Twins game signaling the start of the second MLB umpires strike. Amateur umpires took over initially with Toronto coach Don Leppert and Twins coach Jerry Zimmerman guiding play before a third umpire joined in.

49Ers O.J. Simpson Denver Orange Crush Simpson Toronto Toronto Blue Jays Minnesota Twins Bill Kunkel Exhibition Stadium Blue Jays Twins Joe Sawchuk al Contant Don Leppert Jerry Zimmerman Rich Pannas Sawchuk Contant Leppert Zimmerman Peter Bavasi Richie Phillips Umpires Association Bavasi Kunkel

New Ulm overwhelms Cedar Rapids Red in 14-9 win

Randall Stuckey slugged two home runs as New Ulm Minnesota blasted Cedar Rapids Red 14-9 in the American Legion Central Plains Regional Baseball Tournament. New Ulm racked up 19 hits and pulled ahead with six runs in the eighth after Cedar Rapids erased a four-run deficit.

Rapid City S.D Randall Stuckey New Ulm Minn Cedar Rapids Red American Legion Mike Gage Iowa Cedar Rapids Republic Omaha Roberts

Cowboys cut ISU's Randall in roster moves

Dallas released three players including former Iowa State defensive tackle Tom Randall an all Big Eight performer last season who had battled tonsillitis. Also cut were fullback Charles Young and place kicker Skip Butler.

Dallas Iowa State University Tom Randall Dallas Cowboys Randall Charles Young Skip Butler

Life Investors Triumph in Minor Open Playoff at Ellis Park

Life Investors defeated Chappies 6 to 5 in nine innings to win the Minor Open fast-pitch softball playoff at Ellis Park. Life Investors claimed the Noelridge division title while Chappies won the Ellis division.

Life Investors Chappies Ellis Park

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