Stones challenges AAU status in court over amateurism rules
Dwight Stones, two time Olympic bronze medalist, sues in Los Angeles Superior Court to regain amateur status and overhaul AAU rules. He alleges corruption and restraint of trade amid suspensions of Stones and three women athletes for earnings in the Superstars event. He plans to use his $33,000 to develop Desert Oasis Track Club.
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All-Comers track events at Kingston Stadium July and August
The Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission will host an All-Comers track meet on Tuesday July 25 at 6 p.m. in Kingston Stadium, pairing with a July 18 makeup. An August 1 meet follows to support continued competition and potential Olympic play in Moscow 1980 as Stones sues AAU officials seeking a restraining order to race pending litigation.
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Wausau Tops Cedar Rapids In Lone Midwest League Game
Steve Till hit a two run homer and drove in three as Wausau defeated Cedar Rapids 6 to 3 in the only Midwest League game played. Three other games were postponed due to rain with Quad City at Wisconsin Rapids Clinton at Appleton and Burlington at Waterloo suspended.
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Jim Noonan
Chili Davis
John Laubhan
Alfonso Rosario
Ken Jones
Laubhan
Ken Feinburg
Venice Murray
Ryan fast pitch tourney set for Aug in Ryan Iowa
The Ryan fast pitch softball tournament runs August 11 12 13 with 16 teams in single elimination. No Major Open pitchers allowed. Entry is 40 dollars plus one Dudley ball and must reach Don McNamara Box 16 Ryan Iowa 52330 by July 28.
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Speier hits cycle as Expos top Braves in Montreal
Chris Speier delivered the best night of his seven year career for the Montreal Expos, hitting for the cycle and driving in six in a 7-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves. He said he did not realize the feat until after the game.
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Iowa's Lester named to U S S R basketball team for Moscow tourney
Ronnie Lester of Iowa was among 12 players named to the U S National team for the Gagarin Cup International Tournament in Moscow August 23 30. The squad includes Cliff Robinson Duke and Earvin Johnson Michigan State with coach Bill Vining. The United States will face the U S S R Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia Italy and Bulgaria in a round robin before a final game with the Russians on August 31.
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Greg Shelton
Georgetown
Darnell Valentine
Kansas
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Utah
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Indiana
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Ouachita Baptist
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UNC Joins North Central Intercollegiate Conference
The University of Northern Colorado in Greeley was accepted as the eighth NCC member by a unanimous vote of seven current members. Membership becomes effective January 1, 1979 with voting rights. UNC had formally requested to join on July 3, 1978.
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Halford
UNC
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Larry Lawrence keeps trying out with Steelers after CFL stint
Larry Lawrence, 29, former Cedar Rapids Jefferson and Iowa star, has had seven NFL tryouts. He joined Pittsburgh last weekend after Calgary CFL release, saying he stays patient and lets coaches decide his fate while noting his age and experience could help him win a third quarterback job.
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Cedar Rapids Jefferson
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Steelers
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Postponed Cedar Rapids Girls Softball District Games
Springville will host Cedar Rapids Prairie at 7 p.m. Saturday and Cedar Rapids Jefferson meets Midland at 8 30 p.m. weather permitting. The district action was moved from today due to conditions and Red Peppers notes Eastern Iowa sports fans.
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Cedar Rapids Prairie High School
Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Midland
Iowa
City Archery Tournament Winners Named
Archery champs Chris Ann Hikiji and Franklin Bys topped the City Archery tournament held Thursday. Hikiji won the 10-12 year olds class and earned the most improved archer honor, while Bys captured the 7-9 year olds class.
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Franklin Bys
Hikiji
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