Wathan powers Sundays as Royals gain right to rest
Cedar Rapids native John Wathan, 35, has started nine of the last ten Sundays for Kansas City and hits .385 in those games. His bunt load the bases against California helped a 3-1 win, praised by rival manager Gene Mauch. Wathan backs up catcher Sundberg and reflects on last season and midseason form.
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Brooks Robinson visits Cedar Rapids for All Star Game
Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, a Baltimore Oriole from 1955 to 1977, appears at the Midwest League All-Star Game in Memorial Stadium. Now balancing broadcasting, company work, and athlete representation, he reflects on a career defined by fielding excellence, a 1970 World Series title, and 18 All-Star appearances.
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Williams homer lifts South in 11th inning Midwest win
In a quirky Midwest League All Star game at Memorial Stadium the South edged the North 4-2 after 11 innings. Eddie Williams hit an eighth inning homer to stake the South to a 2-0 lead, and Darcy Walker followed with a dramatic 11th inning homer after two bunt attempts failed to set up a hit. Walker, named Star of Stars, pitched relief and drove in the decisive run with a homer off Dan Scarpetta. The game featured unusual pitching decisions and a near tie with both teams short of arms.
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Andujar Dominates Giants In St. Louis Win
Joaquin Andujar pitched through heat and humidity to a 6-1 victory over San Francisco. He allowed 12 hits in 8 innings but earned his 15th win as Ozzie Smith and Terry Pendleton each posted multi hit games.
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Becker Delivers First German Wimble den Win In Historic Triumph
Leimen residents await four more days to celebrate Boris Becker after the 17-year-old teen became Wimbledon’s youngest unseeded champion and the first German to lift the crown. Becker defeated Kevin Curren 6-3 6-7 7-6 6-4 in a global showcase. The Leimen mayor, Herbert Ehrbar, postponed a town hall celebration to Friday to honor Becker’s ascent and the town’s rising tennis renown.
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Eldon Cardinal tops AP high school baseball 3A poll
Eldon Cardinal rises to No. 1 in Class 3A after an undefeated 19 0 season and a 354 team batting average, replacing Beckman which drops to No. 2 after losses to Dubuque Wahlert and Van Horne Benton. Carroll Kuemper leads Class 4A with 19 0, Remsen St Marys tops 2A, Bancroft St John leads 1A.
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