Steinbrenner takes charge as Yankees overhaul griping roster
Yankees owner George Steinbrenner declares new club rules and lineup changes after a 6-1 loss to the White Sox. Reggie Jackson, Thurman Munson, and others face shifts while manager Billy Martin contemplates his role as Steinbrenner seeks discipline and rotation fixes amid a 3rd place spread.
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Remembering Gil Martins and the Golden Gloves era at Memo Ial Coliseum
The Gazette recalls Gil Martin a barber on Second Avenue and his role with the Golden Gloves his longtime timer Ken Harmer and two decades of service. The piece notes Palmy’s Steak and Stein nearby a hub for Cubs banter and community sports history.
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Iowa Cornets Cheerleaders Spark Names and Ideas
Hawkeye Racing News notes Iowa hosts 43 stock car tracks drawing 1,800 weekly fans per track May through September while Central City highlights Linn County Fairground horse racing. The piece also riffs on cheerleaders with playful team-name ideas for the new Iowa Cornets basketball team.
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Lowden Wins Seeded Monticello Tournament Opener
Dyersville beat Worthington 8-1 and Lowden edged Ben Nett 3-2 in first round Monticello Baseball Tournament play. Holy Cross meets host Monticello Friday at 7 30 p m with Lowden facing Ryan in the second semifinal.
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Giel Recommends Greg Harvey as Minnesota Golf Coach
University of Minnesota Athletic Director Paul Giel recommends Greg Harvey to coach the men's golf team. Harvey is a 1970 Minnesota graduate and a three year letter winner from 1968 to 1970 who served as co captain in his senior year.
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Cedar Rapids Racquet Club Dominates Marion YMCA
The Cedar Rapids Racquet Club swept the Marion YMCA, winning 16 of 17 matches to secure a decisive victory on Thursday.
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Keel and Norton Lead Star Tilt In All Star Showdown
In Cedar Falls at the UNI Dome Saturday 7 30 p m the Jaycees All Star game showcases first teamers Rick Keel and Randy Norton in backcourt duels and John Kunnert with Joe Dykstra in the frontcourt. Norton joins Kirk Listerbarger as another top scorer for the South while Keel and Dykstra headline North foes. Other guards Mark Meyer and Mark Theda also tip for their sides.
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Nicklaus Forges Ahead With 69 At 107th British Open
Nicklaus fired a three under par 69 to reach 54-hole total 212 at St Andrews setting the pace as joint clubhouse leader among 80 third-round survivors. Watson moved to six under after steady aggression. Oosterhuis and Ballesteros slipped to four under. Simon Owen shot 67 to join 213, one behind.
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Giants, Twins Split Midwest League Doubleheader
Cedar Rapids Giants split a Midwest League twin bill with the Wisconsin Rapids Twins. In game one Wisconsin Rapids' Butch Rowe hit a two run homer and drove in four. Cedar Rapids countered with Chili Davis two hits and two RBIs. In game two Rowe again plated a run and hit a sacrifice fly while John Smith and Jim Blythe provided power for Cedar Rapids. Pat Alexander pitched a five hit complete game to earn the win.
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Marion girls top Jeff in 8-7 softball thriller
Marion Indians rally from a 6-0 deficit to beat Jefferson Marion 8-7 in girls prep softball. Michelle McAreavy hit a three run homer in the decisive third inning and Lori Leytem added two hits while Wendy Scott went 5-for-5 for Jefferson Marion.
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Iranian businessmen bid to buy Rams for 50 million
A group of Iranian businessmen offered to buy the Los Angeles Rams for about 50 million dollars. Owner Carrol Rosenbloom refused, saying there is no price on the team and he would not sell. A non-named source confirmed the 50 million figure.
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