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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1979
Page
15
Bill Barnes warns daily delays add over 3000 dollars to the Iowa athletic arena project while stressing careful progress to avoid costly mistakes. The column also notes Joe Sudduth backing PGA Tour hopefuls, a New York Yankees coaching move, Luther College Nordic Sports Clinic readings, and Bobby Douglas quips about football to baseball crossovers.
Iowa State University football coach Donnie Duncan details a hectic offseason schedule of staff hiring recruiting and meetings across the state. He emphasizes urgent daily preparation for the Sept. 15 opener with Bowling Green and notes the positives of engaging with Cyclone supporters while acknowledging time away from family.
Collins Radio will sponsor two cross country races at Noel Ridge Park on July 21 starting at 8 a.m. The events cover two and six miles with a $2 entry per race. For more details contact Dennis Culbertson at 671 Kelburn Lane NE or call 393 7760. The Big Ten Conference MVP in 1946 was Max Morris of Northwestern.
Iowa State gymnast Ron Galimore, national AAU floor exercise and vaulting champion, will be showcased on the August 5 Sportsworld NBC broadcast. The piece covers his World Championship trials training and personal life with commentary from ISU coach Ed Gagnier. Galimore, who transferred from LSU, did not compete last season due to NCAA rules but won multiple meets this spring including a floor win over Kurt Thomas.
Nolan Ryan carried a bid for his fifth career no hitter into the eighth inning but a misplayed line drive by Jim Spencer then a ruling error ended the attempt. The Angels beat the Yankees 6 to 1 as Dan Ford hit a two run triple and Brian Downing added three hits.
Ricky Henderson of the Oakland A's ruined Steve Renko’s no hit bid with a ninth inning single as the Boston Red Sox beat Oakland 2 to 0 in Oakland. Tiant had pitched toward a perfect game before the interruption in the bottom of the ninth.
Mike Rothamel named head basketball coach at Regina High School Iowa City succeeding Bob Norton. The 31 year old native of Mason City comes from St Marys Storm Lake and will move to Iowa City in August with wife Jeanne. He will teach social studies and serve as assistant football coach. Norton retires after 14 seasons 267 100 record and 10 years as athletic director.
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