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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1973
Page
9
Howard Holton of Cedar Rapids owned the winning pigeon at a Memphis Missouri racing event. The bird reached 47 mph or 1376 yards per minute in the Memphis to Cedar Rapids race, securing top honors for Holton.
Pittsburgh reports Steve Blass, a key member of the 1971 World Series squad, may be finished for the season. Manager Bill Virdon says Blass’s status remains uncertain as Cedar Rapids hosts Corvette club races at Hawkeye Downs Sunday.
Alburnett edged Maquoketa Valley as four fifth inning runs helped secure the win. The Pirates faced pitching and lineup changes with notes on players and a reference to a forthcoming series in Cincinnati.
Texas pitcher Jim Merritt was fined an undisclosed amount by AL President Joe Cronin after a game against Cleveland. Merritt claimed he was throwing a sinker that looked like a spitball and said his postgame quotes were blown out of proportion.
Diane Thompson, a 90 pound freshman, wins a split end spot on Live Oak High School junior varsity after the California rule change allowing girls to compete with boys. Coaches cite her speed and drive, while her boyfriend and parents support her bid to prove girls can play football.
Norway opened the Tall Girls softball season with a 25-0 rout of Deep River M ilsburg here Monday. Sue Brecht had three hits to pace the Norway attack. Deep River in Norway, Ciena Kinin and Se Jase Edwards.
Clarence Lowden routs Lisbon 24 5 as Laurie Christopherson drives three hits in the fall softball opener for both teams. Giaronen and Saprey Rusk contribute for Clarence and Lisbon in a readied clash.
As many as 20 top pros including Billie Jean King John Newcombe and Billie Jean King may be barred from the U S Open at Forest Hills over contracts with World Team Tennis officials warn of possible suspension at the Open and for next spring's unsanctioned events LTF and USLTA face tense enforcement while players weigh reactions and potential exclusions.
Chicago Bears defensive back Lee Calland was arrested in White Plains after allegedly pulling a gun on his former business agent Norman Young of Probus Management Inc, accusing him of misappropriating 40000. Calland, 92, faced charges of criminal possession of a dangerous weapon and attempted assault and was released on bond after a City Court appearance.
The University of Dubuque named Thomas Berryman as sports information director. He takes on the SID role to manage media relations, statistics, and athletics communications for the university.
OE Morgan of the Reds earns National League Player of the Week for a 20th homer and .833 batting. Bears trade Wallace to Steelers for Clark. Cardinals send Sprague to Tulsa farm and reinstate Folkers. Redskins place Richards Beverly and Sheals on waivers. Seaver to have mole surgery. Breedlove breaks land speed record at Bonneville. Rupp named Kentucky Colonels vice chairman. Rams cut 12 players. Handicap switch to Sept 27. Malinehak traded to Chargers. McCune leads $70,000 PBA title in Oklahoma City. Foster sets London no mite world record. Snydar backs Riggs in winner take all.
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