Rabus leads Washington hitters to clutch mound turn
Cedar Rapids Washington senior Terry Rabus, a 6 foot 150 pound athlete, surprised in his first pitching since age ten to post a 12-1 record season and key a late surge. Coach Harold Primrose praises his curves and calm under pressure as teammate Chad Loupee sparks offense with a .396 average and 22 stolen bases in the Metro. Rabus eyeing a Class 2A district final with Vinton, possibly Kirkwood or another college.
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Drakozal Tops Metro Hitting as LaSalle Eyes District Final
Jim Drahozal of Cedar Rapids LaSalle finished the regular season as the Metro area's top hitter with a .430 average. He improved after adjusting his stance and taking extra cuts, leading LaSalle into a district final against Cedar Rapids Kennedy. He struck out nine times, walked 25, and with 14 steals in 15 tries.
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Kirkwood Community College
Armstrong's romps to title in 10-11 group
Armstrong's dominated Brusha and the Kids League 10-11 year olds at Van Vecten Park, winning 18-0 as Mike McCool pitched a one-hitter with 11 strikeouts and Mike Schulte hit a three-run homer. Matt Harris went 3-for-4 with a double and triple. Matt Deeds took the loss. In 12-13, Appleby & Horn beat Pepsi Cola 6-1 with no further details available.
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Appleby & Horn
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Van Vechten T Ball Tourney Set In Cedar Rapids
The 1980 Van Vechten T Ball Tourney for ages 7 to 9 will be held at Van Vechten Park on August 3. Entry is 12 dollars per team, funds support plaques and trophies for top finishers. Rosters capped at 12. send entry, name, address, and phone to Wes Beshears.
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J C Martin To Speak At Iowa High School All Star Dinner
Former major leaguer J C Martin will headline the fourth annual Iowa High School All Star Baseball banquet in Iowa City on August 15. The event precedes East versus West all star games the following day. Martin batted .235 over 15 seasons with the White Sox Mets and Cubs and has since coached with the Cubs.
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Duran Responds to Boy With Spinal Injury Hope
Framed by a hospital visit, boxing champion Roberto Duran encouraged 16 year old Greg Poulos at Metropolitan Hospital in New York on Friday. Poulos remains hospitalized nine days after a motorcycle accident, and his father had hoped the champ might visit.
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Sugar Ray Leonard eyes WBA title shot after Duran loss
Sugar Ray Leonard may meet the winner of the Cuevas Hearns WBA title fight, with Harold Smith of Muhammad Ali Sports arranging a Lake Tahoe meeting for August 4 to set up a potential October or November bout. Leonard losses Duran June 20 fueled hopes for a big comeback.
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