Jefferson sweeps Muscatine to strengthen Valley baseball lead
Jefferson knocked off Muscatine 2-0 and 17-2 to improve to 14-2 in Mississippi Valley play. Pat Casey allowed three hits in game one while Steve Snyder drove in two runs with a third inning homer. Bruce Barber pitched game two as Jeff exploded for six runs in the first inning, with Larry Paxton homering and doubling twice. Dan Azinger added a homer in game two as Jefferson dominated.
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Hempstead Sweeps and Splits Doubleheader with Washington
Hempstead dominated Washington 20-5 in the first game as Marv Merritt belted a two run homer and Scott Garske held the foes scoreless the first five innings of the second. Washington split the twin bill by winning 4-2 behind Garske's two early RBIs.
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Vorheis Captures Tipton Amateur Golf Title
Steve Vorheis, a first year University of Iowa dental student, won the Tipton Amateur with a nine under par 31 33 35 totaling 99. Cedar Rapids’ Steve Kehrer finished six strokes back at 72 33 105 on a nine hole course where par is 36.
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Norwegian Kicker Signs with Oilers
The Houston Oilers signed a 28 year old Norwegian soccer kicker and aim to make him their place kicker this season. The move was announced Saturday by the National Football League club.
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Devaney Critics Recruiting Scandals As Bad For Football
Bob Devaney, Nebraska athletic director and former coach, commented on NCAA recruiting violations linked to Oklahoma and Colorado. He argued publicity harms college football and urged divisions between football and other sports, adding most coaches follow rules despite some bending them. He dismissed the 1.6 grade point rule as foolish.
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Quiet Denver Post sob sister memory
A chilling tale recalls a yellow journalism era when a Denver Post writer covered a bloody axe murder. She arrives at the scene before police, but two brothers answer. they seal the case by telling her to go away and vow no coverage.
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Denver Post
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Denver
Devaney criticizes NCAA rules and laws behind recruiting troubles
Bob Devaney blasts NCAA recruiting rules and state laws as damn fool rules that caused Oklahoma and Colorado to face penalties. He argues many schools stumble due to rigid laws and questions the need to obey laws one disagrees with, urging practical thinking.
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Fretting Over Cubs and Playoff Plans
Worries about the Cubs rival the old belt joke and hat pledge. Fans debate post season fate as the Cubs in the NL East and the White Sox in the AL West loom over pennants and the World Series.
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Series Plan Dares Cubs With Lightless Nights
Commentary notes the 1960s TV driven playoff scheduling, with World Series games split between Chicago and Oakland Detroit style. It highlights Wrigley Field's lack of lights complicating night play, mentions hope for Cubs to avoid shifts, and recalls Cubs loyalty amid TV demands and baseball logistics.
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Sanger Wins Indeo Feature at Independence Speedway
Sanger of Waterloo surged to the lead on the eighth lap and won the 25 lap late model stock car feature at Independence speedway Saturday night. He overtook Cedar Falls driver Jim Burger to claim victory, with Dr. Al Mayner of Winthrop second and Curt Hansen of Dike third. Sanger, the defending season champion, moved to second in the point race, 25 points behind Hansen.
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Connors and Nastase Win Wimbledon Doubles Title
Jimmy Connors of Belleville Illinois and Ilie Nastase of Romania win the Wimbledon men's doubles crown defeating Australians John Cooper and Neale Fraser 3-6 6-3 6-4 8-9 6-1. Connors dominates with solid serve and rallying in the final four sets.
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Cedar Rapids Legion blank Rock Island 7 0
Cedar Rapids Legion baseball defeated Rock Island 7 0 at Memorial Stadium as Steve Griffin pitched seven hitless innings, fanned 11, and homered. Griffin boosted the 5 8 mark. Greg Seyfer, Doug Sherman, Barry Ernst and Ron Reichmann added two hits each with Seyfer driving in two runs. A twin bill with Charipar Plumbing at 12 30 followed by a 40 oclock game at Amana is scheduled.
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Marion Sophs Win Tournament
Marion High School sophomore baseball team captured the Linn-Mar tournament with a 9 5 victory over LaSalle after defeating Independence 6 4 in the semifinal. Pitcher Brian Bennett allowed five hits and fanned eight, while Monty Krebbiel and Mark Morgan contributed key hits for LaSalle.
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Mark Morgan
Derby win by Remo at Arlington Park headlines Chicago race
Remo owned by Hickory Tree Stable of Mrs J P Mills Wilmington Del charged from behind to win the 114400-dollar American Derby at Arlington Park on Saturday.
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Billie Jean King Wins All American Wimbledon Final
Billie Jean King, 29, from Long Beach, defeated Chris Evert, 18, 6-0 7-5 at Wimbledon in the first all American women’s singles final in 16 years. King earned her fifth Wimbledon crown, while Evert, playing only her second Wimbledon, praised King’s precision and recalled a prior loss on clay. Both players anticipated returning next year and supported a new team tennis concept. King planned an ice cream treat after the victory. Evert planned to bank her $5,000 winnings.
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Indiana Wins Sixth Straight NCAA Swimming Title
Indiana University has captured its sixth consecutive NCAA National Collegiate Swimming Championship, extending a dominant streak that began before this run. Hoosiers maintain a historic undefeated stretch in collegiate swimming.
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