Doctor Horvitz Draft Prank Highlights Drug Abuse Talk
The 49 year old Norman Horvitz, a Philadelphia osteopath and NutriSystem medical director, was the 228th and final NBA draft pick in a prank by the 76ers. Analysts discuss drugs in sports, citing addiction, career erosion, and peer pressure as key factors impacting athletes and society.
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Ira Berkow
New York Times Service
New York
Philadelphia 76Ers
National Basketball Association
Norman Horvitz
Philadelphia School of Pharmacy
Nutrisystems
Harold Katz
76Ers
Horvitz
Katz
Good Doctor
NBA
Torrey Brown
Modern Piping sweeps Marion Chiropractic in doubleheader
Modern Piping defeats Marion Chiropractic 4-2 in game one to stay alive in the second half ISC travel league title chase at Ellis Park. The Pipers complete the sweep with a 4-0 win in game two as Gregg Bosch limits Marion to three hits and Joe Swanson drives in runs.
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J.R
Larry Guthrie
Ron Wonick
Steve Nielsen
Larry Anderson
Guthrie
Jack Minder
Mike Pallesen
Denver Dixon
Max Elliott
Dixon
Marion
Nielsen
Russell Cooper
Pipers
Joe Swanson
Jay Coleman
Swanson
Elliott
Jerry Zimmerman
ISC
Modern
Gregg Bosch
Herzog’s NL All Star Strategy Sparks Critique After Game
The piece questions Whitey Herzog’s selection tactics for the NL All Star squad noting he aimed for the strongest midseason stats with minimal All Star experience. It contrasts preferred players like Pete Rose and Steve Garvey with those omitted and criticizes pitching choices including Rogers and Valenzuela being left off while lesser known arms were used.
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Baseball
St. Louis
Whitey Herzog
Herzog
Pete Rose
Steve Garvey
Joe Morgan
Steve Carlton
Tom Seaver
Bruce Sutter
Nolan Ryan
Jerry Reuss
Fernando Valenzuela
Soto
Hammaker
Dawley
Dravecky
Perez
Orosco
Smith
Steve Rogers
Valenzuela
Probation Revoked for UIowa Football Player Yacullo
Johnson County Magistrate revoked probation for University of Iowa football player Michael G. Yacullo after he was found to violate probation by law violations. He must pay a $100 original fine plus $12 court costs. Yacullo, 20, previously pleaded guilty to separate charges in Des Moines of assault on a peace officer, simple assault, and public intoxication.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Michael G. Yacullo
Yacullo
Johnson County
U of
Johnson County Magistrate's Court
Bruce Goddard
Des Moines
Cincinnati
Chicago Cubs
Dickie Noles
Noles
Community Correction Institute
Workhouse
David Albanese
Area Roundup of District 6 Babe Ruth Play at Marion High
The District 6 Babe Ruth tournament unfolds Saturday and Sunday at Marion High with 13 year olds meeting at noon both days and 14 15 year olds playing best of three with 2 30 and 5 p m starts. The 13-year winner advances to Boone state July 20 24 while 14 15s compete in Marion July 27 31. Exchange Club and Eby’s A’s reach Metro crowns as the Metro league dominates state play in 13 and 14 15 divisions. First round games list Noon Storm versus Pabst Blue Ribbon 1 30 p m Farm Tavern versus Butt r Top 3 Penn Corp versus Vigortone 3 Collins versus ADM Corn. Kirkwood Open fast pitch features five Cedar Rapids Major Open teams, double elimination starting noon Saturday with Sunday final. Cedar Rapids Marion Metros girls ASA state bid in Des Moines this weekend aiming for regional in Kansas City. The Metros, state 12U champions, seek 15 and under success under coach John Begley.
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Boone
Marion
Vigortone, Collins
the Storm
Pabst Blue Ribbon
ADM Corn Sweeteners
Cedar Rapids
John Begley
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