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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

26 Feb 1979

Page 9

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1979

Page

9

U S Soccer Sting: Joey Scamardi’s Kick Me Contest Triumph

The Mini Page profiles 14 year old Joey Scamardi who placed third in a global Kick Me contest in Buenos Aires. He trained with up to 1000 headers and 2200 kicks per workout. The result signals a rising American presence in international youth soccer.

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Houston Texas Joey Scamardi Joey Buenos Aires Argentina U.S Brazil Canada Chile Holland Joe Scamardi
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World Cup history and 1982 Spain hosting plan

The text notes the World Cup as an international soccer contest held every four years with teams from around the world. It mentions Argentina as the previous winner and states the next tournament will be in Spain in 1982.

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Argentina Spain
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Why soccer is big in the U S A

A brief note explains soccer growth in the United States sparked by Pele's landmark visit. It highlights low playing costs with a ball a flat field and simple goal posts. The piece notes uniforms are basic shirts and shorts and that the sport is enjoyable for children of any size.

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U.S.A Pele U.S
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Kick Me Contest Aims to Test Young Soccer Skills

Coca Cola sponsors a yearly Kick Me contest for players 16 and under. Participants juggle with feet and head without ground contact or use of hands, then kick toward a goal and dribble.

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