Marion Aims For Title Tie In 12-6 Victory Over LaSalle
Marion senior dominated lineup slammed 10 singles and three doubles for 12-6 non conference win at LaSalle. Greg Rice led with three hits and 24th to 26th RBIs as Marion raises record to 21-4, eyeing share of Wamac title with Vinton upcoming home test. LaSalle 11-14, starter Mike Gage left with shoulder sore after two innings.
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Mike Hunter
Wamac
Kevin Techau
Joe Johnson
Greg Stolze
RBI
Jeff Koranda
Hopper
Kendon Weltha
Don Corrigan
Jeff Bean
Lancer
Mike Gage
Singing-Dog Contest Promises Cedar Rapids Fun at Memorial Stadium
In Cedar Rapids Giants promotions, a singing-dog contest is planned for Aug 3–6 at Memorial Stadium before baseball games. Don Buchheister explains the idea, while former promoter John Wallenstein’s theatrical schemes are recounted, ending with his pink slip and the dog show remaining the highlight.
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Memorial Stadium
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Giants
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Bucky
Les Melsha
Mike
Canine Caruso
Sinatra
Iowa Theater
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Isett
Ball Club
Iowa Faces Backfield Woes Amid Academic and Injury Worries
Iowa's football squad risks a fragile backfield as Daryl Walls and Gary Evans miss eligibility. Jon Lazar, junior fullback, faces a chronic thigh condition that may end his season. Backup John Thomas returns from Hackensack and Gene Holtorf, Ft. Dodge linebacker, is sidelined with a broken foot.
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Iowa
Bob Cummings
Daryl Walls
Soph
Niles, Mich
Michigan State
Gary Evans
Jon Lazar
Tama
John Thomas
Hackensack
N.J
Lazar
Gene Holtorf
Ft. Dodge
Yaz Sets Boston Hit Record After 17-Year Wait
Carl Yastrzemski becomes Boston's all time hits leader with 2 654 after a 7 4 win over the Cleveland Indians. He notes Ted Williams as an all time great and plans to play through 1979 while praising the team's pennant chase and talent. Butch Hobson adds a homer as the Red Sox stay atop the AL East.
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Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Boston
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Hall of Fame
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Butch Hobson
Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Baseball roundup features multiple late rallies and strong hitting
Frank White drives Kansas City with a single and double and three RBIs as New York tops Milwaukee. George Foster belts three homers and 28th RBI leads the NL. Astros beat Dodgers on Cruz’s eighth inning runs. Cardinals win in 11th after a late Phillies surge.
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Kansas City
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RBI
Jose Cruz
Joe Ferguson
Joaquin Andujar
Houston
Don Sutton
Los Angeles
Astros
Dodgers
Hector Cruz
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cardinals
Phillies
Greg Luzinski
Richie Hebner
Bob Boone
Murray Hits 20th as Giants Fall to Wisconsin Rapids
Rich Murray extended his hitting streak to six games with two hits including his 20th homer as Cedar Rapids lost 4 to 2 to Wisconsin Rapids. The game was delayed by rain and ended in the seventh inning with one out. Murray raised his average to .291 and has four homers in the last three games. The Giants slumped to 11-9 in the second half as Burlington led the division at 14-5.
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Rich Murray
Cedar Rapids Giants
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Consin Rapids
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Giants
Burlington
Mike Wardlow
Moe Hill
John Laubhan
O.R
Twins
Jerry Ennis
Rich Dalton
Scott Ulger
John Sylvester
Clinton
Twilley Waived by Dolphins After Knee Injury
Miami Dolphins place former original squad member and wide receiver Howard Twilley on waivers due to a torn knee. The 33 year old veteran, with 212 NFL receptions and 3,064 yards, ends an 11 season stint marked by Dolphins glory in the early 1970s. Brazil Qualifies for World Cup Finals with 8-0 win over Bolivia led by Zico scoring four goals.
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Brazil
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Zico
Waukon Blank Postville In Five In Softball Showdown
Holly Hesse fired a three hit shutout for Waukon as they routed Postville 11 0 in five innings. Huffey Spiegler and Plein each had two hits, lifting Waukon to 26 4. Kugel swiped three bases for her 52nd steal of the season.
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Holly Hesse
Waukon
Marcia Huffey
Kris Spiegler
Muggs Plein
Selma Kugel
ISU Declines Public Sale for Iowa State Game Tickets
Ames IA ISU will not offer a public ticket sale for the Iowa at Iowa State game on Sept 17. Priority goes to families of players and staff, current ISU students, and scholarship contributors. ISU expects at least 40 percent to students, about 3,122 of 7,785 tickets.
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Iowa State
Iowa
Max Urick
ISU
Urick
Kinnick Stadium
LaSalle Hikes Record to 23-4 In Softball Win
Tina Kramer pitched a three hitter and Mary Meek had four hits to power LaSalle to a 9 1 victory over Norway. Carrie Spaight Monica Holden and Sandy Buechel added two hits each as LaSalle improved to 23-5 on the season.
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Tina Kramer
Mary Meek
LaSalle
Carrie Spaight
Monica Holden
Sandy Buechel
Lancers
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