First Time Since 1968 Cedar Rapids Legion Teams Meet
Two Cedar Rapids American Legion teams, Red and Blue, meet for the first time since 1968 in a doubleheader at Memorial Stadium. Managers Dave Close and Ken Champar discuss pitching depth and scheduling conflicts with high school baseball, as both sides balance player commitments and future games.
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C.R. Legion
Cedar Rapids American Legion
Bobby Kennedy
New York
James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King
London
RFK
C.R. West Legion
C.R. East
Memorial Stadium
Close
Mike Boddicker
Charipar
The
Legion
Blue
Red
Washington
Warriors
Muscatine
Benton
Murray Powers Giants Past Wisconsin Rapids 8 3
Rich Murray collected two more singles as the Cedar Rapids Giants beat Wisconsin Rapids 8 3. Murray, amid a seven game hitting streak, is batting .438 in 22 second half games with nine homers and 23 RBI. Henry Macias Joe Ward and Mark Kuecker also contributed. Ward hit a three run homer in the seventh.
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Wisconsin Rapids
Wis
Rich Murray
Cedar Rapids Giants
Murray
Giants
RBI
Baltimore Oriole
Eddie Murray
Henry Macias
Joe Ward
Mark Kuecker
Macias
O.R
Ward
C.R
Cubs Stars Trillo and Morales Named N L All Stars
Manny Trillo and Jerry Morales of the Chicago Cubs earned NL All Star picks joining a 12 man roster chosen by Sparky Anderson. The game will be at Yankee Stadium July 19 with starters by fan vote and Anderson naming reserves and the pitching staff.
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Cubs
Trillo
Morales
N.L
NEW York
Manny Trillo
Jerry Morales
Chicago Cubs
Yankee Stadium
Cincinnati
Sparky Anderson
Anderson
Nicklaus Seeks Lift With 67 In Pleasant Valley Round
Jack Nicklaus, in a tournament he usually skips, carded a 67 to share the second-round lead at seven under par 135 in the Pleasant Valley Golf Classic. He stands with Ray Floyd and Rod Curl atop the field, while others chase the low rounds including Morris Hatalsky and John Lister.
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Sutton, Mass
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Morris Hatalsky
John Lister
New Zealand
Lister
Hatalsky
White Sox Top Red Sox 9-7 Behind Johnsons Bases-Loaded Triple
In Chicago, Lamar Johnson delivered a bases loaded pinch triple sparking a six run fourth inning as the White Sox defeated Boston 9-7 before 41 597 fans. Wilbur Wood earned his third straight win with Lerrin LaGrow saving, while Bill Lee took the loss.
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Murray
Wisconsin Rapids
Twins
C.R
Brian Moulton
Kevin McWhirter
McWhirter
Bob Tufts
Jack Mull
Ray Cosio
Moulton
Chicago
Lamar Johnson
Boston Red Sox
White Sox
Wilbur Wood
Lerrin LaGrow
Bob Stanley
Allan Bannister
Jorge Orta
Richie Zisk
Johnson
Oscar Gamble
Bill Lee
Wood
Red Sox
RBI
Rick Miller
Rick Burleson
Carlton Fisk
George Scott
Butch Hobson
LaGrow
James M. Cox Dies at 87 Former 1920 Democratic Candidate
James M. Cox a longtime Democratic figure and 1920 presidential candidate died at age 87. He led the party through key years and remained a notable political presence in his era.
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James M. Cox
Rain Delays Hawkeye Downs Races Postponed Night
Threatening rain caused postponement of the Late Model and Sportsman stock car program at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids Friday night. A double feature will be run as part of the Friday program on July 15. Drive safely.
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Hawkeye Downs
Cedar Rapids
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Regis
Ken Champar
Jefferson
LaSalle
Benton Community
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Iowa
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Duane Buchheit
C Avenue NE
Cedar Valley
Kidney Foundation of Iowa
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Fleck
Kidney Foundation
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Eighteenth Avenue SW
Wis. Rapids
Big Mac
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Atlanta
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St. Louis
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Mike Schmidt
Philadelphia
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John Stearns
New York Mets
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San Diego
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Montreal
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Los Angeles
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Watson
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Fred Marti
Hubert Green
Jim Spencer
Eric Soderholm
Brian Downing
Spencer
Ralph Garr
Valley High Speedway Inc
Hiawatha
Muncie
8Th Avenue, S.E
Mercury
Cedar Rapids Marine Sales
Ellis Blvd
N.W
Swingers
Otto Kohl
Naughton
First Ave
Tama St
B.Z.F
Bob Zimmerman Ford
Bob Zimmerman
Ed’’ Ltd
Granada
Par Jord
Tst Ave
40Th St
Ford Kacs
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