Bulls Spurs Set for Five Seasons Center Debut
Frank Marasco of Ticket Master promotes an NBA pre season game between the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs at the Five Seasons Center on Oct. 2. Mayor Canney backs the event as crowds may exceed 7,200 with optimistic projections from Five Seasons manager Mike Gebauer.
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Yankee Killer Gura Tops Yankees In Royals Win
Larry Gura pitched the Kansas City Royals to an 8-3 victory over the New York Yankees. He dominated the mound and relaxed in a whirlpool bath after the win, continuing a run of strong performances against New York.
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Royals Grab soft lead by rallying past Angels in AL West
Kansas City overtook the fading California Angels for a half game atop the AL West as Darrell Porter powered an 8-3 Royals win over the Yankees. Brett fueled confidence with his betting quip and Frank White added three hits. The Angels' rally faded in Cleveland.
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Cubs Acquire Bruce Kimm From Tigers In Trade
The Chicago Cubs obtained catcher Bruce Kimm from Detroit and optioned pitcher George Riley to their Triple A Wichita farm club. Kimm, 28, from Norway Iowa, hit .273 with eight homers and 68 RBI last season for Evansville in the American Association.
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Iowa Coaches report clean academic eligibility in fall
After day one at the University of Iowa Hayden Fry announced all players remained academically eligible. He noted about 17 players were in trouble before he took over and said the program remains strong. The final fall scrimmage was set for today with starters kept from heavy hitting to build depth. Iowa State also opened fall practice, with defense leading and no major injuries reported. Quarterbacks Walter Grant and John Quinn showed efficiency in a roughly even early competition.
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NFC Central title race opens as teams clash
NFC Central contenders eye Minnesota's six year hold on the crown. Tampa Bay and Detroit open the season while Minnesota bids to hold off the Lions and Buccaneers with Doug Williams leading the Buccaneers and Gary Danielson injured for Detroit. Coaches and rookies edge toward impact as Tom Skladany is out with a back injury.
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Classifieds Offer Wide Range of Goods and Services
Classifieds provide a quick way to locate items for daily needs and household tasks. Ads cover opportunities from jobs to rentals and used goods, connecting buyers with sellers in a local market.
Giants season ends with 10 game skid at memory Memorial
Cedar Rapids Giants finish 1979 with a 5-3 12 inning loss to Quad City Cubs at Memorial Stadium. Manager Wayne Cato sought a bat and batters could not find a hit as he was ejected after protesting a third strike on Chuck Curry.
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