Readers weigh in on golf youth record and tennis praise
Letters to the Gazette sports desk cover bold claims about the youngest golfer in the City Amateur Tournament, critique Wimbledon coverage and Bjorn Borg’s top athlete status, praise Cedar Rapids Reds attendance, and call for more pro football detail. Names include Bob Kellsmith Jones and Bjorn Borg among others.
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Gazette
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C’mon Gazette
Dan Tucker
Marion Road
Connie Neal
Mr. Tucker
Mike
Mr. Schrader
Iowa
Mildred Starry
Longwood Drive
Bartkowski Finds Faith After Falcons Playgirl Image
Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski credits turning to Christ two years ago with his on field success and personal happiness. once famous for late night Peachtree Street scenes, he describes a life reoriented after a 1978 preseason loss and a prayerful decision that brought peace, improved play, and a chance at a Super Bowl.
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Playboy
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California
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Jesus Christ
Philadelphia Eagles
Greg Brezina
Ray Easterling
June Jones
Giants Cap A Double Play Mishap In Tight Meeting
In the bottom of the inning Miller reached third after a bad throw by Giants second baseman Doran Perdue. Viltz grounded out to score Miller. Clinton pulled ahead with two in the second as Wayne Guinn walked in two with the bases loaded. Emil Drzagich hit his 15th homer in the third as Viltz stood on base.
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Chris Goodchild
Goodchild
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Viltz
Perdue
Clinton
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Wayne Guinn
Emil Drzagich
Reds Win In 10th As Clinton Edges Reds
Reds and Perdue forged a 3-3 tie until the 10th when Clinton scored to seize the lead. Jeff Jones returned to the lineup with two singles, Johnson debuted for Cedar Rapids with two singles, and Johnson and his wife sought a temporary apartment per Reds officials. National Oats Night drew 1,505 fans as Bob Northrup announced he will leave his PA post next season. Sapple batted lefty in the 10th as a pinch hitter against Stovall.
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Corbett
Clinton
Jeff Jones
Cedar Rapids
Johnson
Jones
Tampa
Reds
Bob Northrup
Sapple
Jerry Stovall
Bear Bryant Hospitalized For Tests In Alabama
TUSCALOOSA Alabama head football coach Paul Bear Bryant was admitted to Druid City Hospital after reporting dizziness Friday night The 66 year old Bryant already spent time in hospital earlier this year for lung congestion Officials said his medications would be regulated before fall football practice begins
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Ala
UPI
Alabama
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Druid City Hospital
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Mercy Hospital offers three session athletic care course
Mercy Hospital's physical therapy department offers a three session course for athletes and coaches with first aid CPR and injury care. Sessions run August 16 19 21 and 23 with lunch provided and a 50 dollar fee. Max 20 participants. For info contact Mr. Eric Jacobs at 398-6021.
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Department of Physical Therapy
American Red Cross
Eric Jacobs
Mercy
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