Giants Bow in Ninth at Memorial Stadium
Cedar Rapids Giants led 5 2 in seventh as Garrett Strong hit his seventh homer since June 27 and two singles. Waterloo stormed back with Pat Curran's two run shot in eighth and four in ninth to win 9 5 and keep pennant hopes alive. Manager Bob Hartsfield noted Strong's late power while Giants finish season with final Midwest League game at Waterloo.
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Don Benedett
Don Sasser
Mike Cash
Bubble Gum Leader Raich Heads to Minor Leagues
Cleveland AP report on Eric Raich, rookie pitcher for Cleveland, leading in the Big League Bubble Blowing Contest while demoted to Oklahoma City. He wore bubble gum strands from hair and face after a 16 inch mark previously set by Walt Williams. Raich heads to minor leagues as Indians plan to add players after a 10 day waiting period.
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Blyleven Dominates In 1-0 Twins Win At Milwaukee
Bert Blyleven pitched a six hit complete game with 13 strikeouts as the Twins beat the Brewers 1-0. Tony Oliva delivered a pinch single in the 11th, followed by Steve Brye's pinch run to score the winning run. Del Crandall praised Blyleven while Bill Travers took the hard luck loss.
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Cosmos Open Tour vs Earthquakes in San Jose
Brazilian soccer star Pete and the New York Cosmos begin an international exhibition tour with a Wednesday game against the San Jose Earthquakes at Spartan Stadium in San Jose California. The 18000 seat arena hosted the NASL championship on Sunday, though neither team played.
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Indoor Drills for Drake Football Start Week Prep
Drake Bulldogs move indoors to dry fieldhouse after stadium leak. Coach Jack Wallace focuses on defense against the wishbone offense of New Mexico State. Scout team assembled. offensive line tackle John Herter returned to jogging after a recent ankle strain.
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John Herter
EMU Names Shawfurts Sports Information Director
Ypsilanti Michigan AP reports James Shawfurts has been named sports information director at Eastern Michigan University, succeeding Jobu Fountain. The appointment highlights EMU’s media and athletics communications strategy moving forward.
Connors Traded to Cleveland Triangles in WTT deal
The Pittsburgh Trinagles traded the rights to Jimmy Connors to the Cleveland Triangles as part of a multi player deal announced by the league. Cleveland sent Raynie Fox and Kim Wanwick plus the rights to Connors and Wendy Overton for Sue Stap and a substantial cash amount after Monday’s title win by Gelder Gaters.
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Skywriters interview Hawkeyes coach on one-platoon football
Iowa City stop with the Big Ten Skywriters featured Coach Bob Comings and Hawkeyes players. Quotes touched on defensive strength with Marsh and Peiffer, the offense with Walters and Devin, and the wing T scheme. The piece notes a hardy, left-handed line and jokes about parachutes and bus rides to future games.
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Rod Walters
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