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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1979

Page

15

Billy Martin faces critic after VIP remarks and Steinbrenner rumors

The reader argues Billy Martin lied to Iowa reporters about being named Yankee manager, noting media spread of a Monday press conference in New York. Martin denies knowledge, citing a 1980 Yankees coaching contract and a recent Columbus meeting with Steinbrenner. Hale Irwin wins U.S. Open wearing braces.

Yankee Yankees George Steinbrenner Billy Columbus Ohio Steinbrenner New York Martin Iowa Gang The Reno Nev Billy Martin Reggie Jackson

Aquacade Dominates Pan American Games Evening

The U S swimming and diving team won five gold medals led by Jesse Vasallo in the 200 meter individual medley. Cynthia Woodhead Linda Jezek and Barbara Weinstein also topped podiums as the U S continued a medal streak despite Canada ending a long gold run in the women's 200 meter breaststroke.

Jesse Vasallo Mission Viejo Calif San Juan Puerto Rico UPI United States U.S Canada Anne Gagnon Jo- Anne Bedard Patty Spees Walnut Creek Ming Streak Lynn Chenard Georgie Delgado Ecuador Carlos Giron Mexico Vasallo Cynthia Woodhead Riverside Linda Jezek Palo Alto Barbara Weinstein Cincinnati Ohio

Navratilova Wins Wimbledon, Faces No 1 Doubts Amid Victory

Martina Navratilova defeats Chris Evert Lloyd 6-4 6-4 to claim her Wimbledon title for the second year in a row. She questions lingering world No 1 prospects while planning a doubles final with Billie Jean King.

Martina Navratilova Chris Evert Lloyd Navratilova Chris Evert Martina Billie Jean King Wendy Turnbull Betty Stove King Bjorn Borg Roscoe Tanner Czechoslovakia Europe

Giants rally to 11-7 win over Wisconsin Rapids

Cedar Rapids Giants surge to 11-7 at Memorial Stadium boosting their second-half mark to 13-2. Two players Szymarek and Plinski hit two two-run homers each giving the club a rare three homer effort in a high scoring game.

Cedar Rapids Giants Memorial Stadium Wisconsin Rapids Giants Paul Szymarek Paul Plinski Plinski Szymarek C.R

Nelson shares Western Open lead with Devlin

Larry Nelson and Bruce Devlin top the Western Open at Butler National after a 4 under total 140 two rounds. Nelson, 31, boosted by Memphis Open heartbreak, posted a 69 and leads by one over amateur Bob Clampett while Mick Soli and Tom Jenkins are two strokes back.

Oak Brook Ill UPI Larry Nelson Bruce Devlin Nelson Devlin Bob Clampett Northern Illinois University Mick Soli Tom Jenkins Soli Ben Crenshaw Butler National Gil Morgan Morgan

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