Murcer Hits Third Homer Heavy Night for Yankees
Murcer blasts three homers including a seventh inning personal shot as the Yankees rout the Royals 5 0. The night also features Tenace and Fosse power for Oakland and a string of other AL results. Murcer joked about his contract and being busted after the game.
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Texas Rangers
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Chicago White Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Lee McPhail
Westside Soap Box Derby Sees Solo Female Competitor
Sue Kendall, 13, is the lone female entrant in Sunday's Soap Box Derby on Fifteenth Street SW hill. She also competed last year.
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Cedar Rapids Soap Box Derby Trials Set for Sunday
Fifty three youths aged 10 to 16 race on Fifteenth Street SW to earn a Cedar Rapids berth in Akron Ohio Aug 18. Time trials start at 9 am with elimination heats at 1 30 pm and a 3 pm Derby champion. Sue Kendall the sole female entrant at 13 aims to improve after last year. Derby chief inspector John Pierce notes strong local support and co sponsorship by the Jaycees and Grant Williams Datson with a 500 dollar first prize and six place trophies plus a drivers banquet at 8 pm.
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Haynie Leads Women’s Golf at George Washington Classic
Sandra Haynie powered to the first round lead in the George Washington Golf Classic in Horsham Pennsylvania by shooting a three under par 70 after a brief rest. The event features a $30 000 purse.
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Westbrook Dominates Kingston Stadium Meeting Highlights
A Cedar Rapids All-Comers track meet at Kingston stadium saw Westbrook win three events including the 50 and 75 yard dashes and the softball throw. Other standout placements included Jolly J and Kyle Dootin among boys events with multiple participants listed in sprints and field events.
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Iron Workers Beat Goodyear 7-3 On 13 Hits
Iron Workers pounded 13 hits to improve to 2-2 in Major Open softball at Ellis, topping Goodyear 7-3. A four run fourth turned a 1-1 game into a comfortable lead, highlighted by Gary Christian's near-homer ground-rule double, with RBI singles by Vic Abbott and Dick Burns. Pat Ingram allowed seven hits while scattering seven, facing danger mainly in the sixth. Goodyear slips to 1-3 in the second half.
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Softball Roundup From Noelridge and St. Pius Games
No reliable details found beyond scattered names Noelridge Church St. Pius X Asia St. Mark’s Lath Porter Runde Sundberg Sabot. Four appears as a score token, but full context and outcomes are missing.
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Miller Hurls and Bats Amana to 1-0 Win
Harold Miller pitched a one hitter and added two hits as Amana edged Iowa City Regina 1-0. The winning run came on a seventh inning squeeze scoring Tom Albert from second, giving Amana a school best 17-4 record while Regina fell to 8-11.
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Iowa City
Regina
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Roe
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Nordike
Intekofer's Trio Fuels Monticello Shutout Over Anamosa
Jeff Intekofer collected three hits and three RBIs as Monticello defeated Anamosa 10-0 in Anamosa. Mike Recker pitched a complete shutout for the win, lifting Monticello to 9-5 while Anamosa closed Wamac play at 3-11. Additional note: Becker, Craig, Schirm, Austin, Hermesch contributed in the lineup.
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Jeff Intekofer
Monticello
Mike Recker
Eon
Bbe Becker
Craig
Schirm
Austin
Hermesch
Cedar Rapids swimming meet results with multiple winners
Cedar Rapids Country Club defeated Bender 295 to 120 in swimming Friday. Noelridge edged Ellis 2792 to 174% with double winners Noelridge Roach Smith Schumacher. Elmcrest beat Jones 310 to 98 as doubles listed Haeet Y ett ickytt and Pet.
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Tiernan's Homer Helps Cedar Rapids Win in Kids Major League
Brian Tiernan hit a home run and Cris Cavanaugh collected three hits to lead Cedar Rapids Sporting Goods past Local 299 in a Kids Major League game at Daniels Field Friday. Pat Quinn Curt Downey and Gary Lees teamed to throw a one hitter for RHA against Meth SPSS.
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Cris Cavanaugh
Cedar Rapids Sporting Goods
Daniels
Pat Quinn
Curt Downey
Gary Lees
Dickson Leads Chumps Past Hogs in Junior High Victory
Norval Dickson scored 26 points and Jeff Etienne 24 as the Chumps beat the Hogs 89-52 at Jane Boyd. Tracy Crocker led the losers with 28.
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Micki Schillig Wins Ottumwa Net Crown
Micki Schillig, 12, of Cedar Rapids won the 12 under singles championship Friday in the Ottumwa Open tennis tournament.
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Ottumwa
Cedar Rapids
Bougdanos Cards Ace at Northbrook
Mike Bougdanos of 3851 North Wood Drive NE carded a hole in one on the number one hole at Northbrook Golf Course. He used a five iron on the 160 yard hole. Witnesses included his wife and Mr and Mrs Hemmel.
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Wyman and Johnston spark Springville to 5-2 win over Maquoketa Valley
Doug Wyman slugged two hits and Larry Johnston added a two run double guiding Springville to a 5-2 victory over Maquoketa Valley Friday. Jerry Wall collected three hits as Springville finished Tri-Rivers conference play with a 7-0 record.
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Linn-Mar Sophs Rally Past Benton 9-8 in Seventh
Linn-Mar sophomore baseball beat Benton Community 9-8 in a seventh inning winner. Doug Lehman's third hit plated the deciding run as Brad Reid homered for Linn-Mar and Curt Becker added two Benton hits.
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Benton Community
Brad Reid
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Becker
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Stonerook Sparks Clarence Lowden to Softball Win
Karen Stone rook led Clarence Lowden with three hits as the team beat Lincoln high 15 to 5 in girls softball at Stanwood. Lincoln’s Lee, Conrad, Koni, Owens and Bails produced the best hits for their squad in a high scoring game.
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Clarence Lowden
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Svanoe Opens Iowa Amateur With Three Stroke Lead
Cresco teacher Phil Svanoe shot five under par 67 to lead after the opening round at Bever Hills Country Club in Cedar Falls. He topped defending champion Tom Chapman Jr. of Newton and Ivan Miller of Grundy Center, all at 70, with several players at 71 and 72. Gordy Berg of Decorah scored a hole in one on the 143 yard 17th hole.
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Ivan Miller
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Luther College
Bud McCardell
George Turner
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Decorah
Linn-Mar Edges Marion In 8 7 Rivalry Showdown
Linn-Mar staved off a late Marion rally to win 8 7 at Marion. Craig Holden earned his second win of the season, as Dave Wood and Bob Petersen powered the Lions with three RBIs and three hits respectively. Marion’s Ray Roberts and Tom Rice sparked late threats, with Rice adding two doubles and a single. The victory sets up a Wamac title chase with Marion hosting a doubleheader Tuesday against the Vikings. both teams sit 10 2 in league play.
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Bob Petersen
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