Wood earns 20th win as White Sox top Twins
Wilbur Wood survives 11 hits through seven innings to win his 20th, aided by Cy Acosta as Chicago beats Minnesota 8 6. Ken Henderson, Tony Muser and Buddy Bradford homer while Detroit, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Kansas City and Texas post wins or splits in a wide set of AL games. Frank Howard again powers Detroit with a three run homer as Gaylord Perry rebounds with a win for Cleveland's Openers.
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Brewers
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Parker Briggs Win Iowa Titles At Open Tennis Meet
Parker of Galesburg Illinois captured the men s open title at the Iowa Open defeating top seed Hari Burrus 6 1 7 6 in a rain delayed final. Sue Briggs 17 from Rock Island beat Karen Wakey 6 2 6 4 in girls 18, with Briggs partnering Debbie Chappel to win doubles 6 4 3 6 6 2. Howard Sprague of Mason City won the men s 45 singles and with Jensen took the 35 and 45 doubles. Linda Hixenbaugh and Lee Wright won mixed doubles 6 2 6 2. Randy Krejci received the John van Deest Sportsmanship Trophy.
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Rock Island
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Mason
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Ames
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East Moline
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C.R
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Des Moines
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Waterloo
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Mason City
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Lee
Prairie
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John Rompf
D.M
Steve Brown
Randy Krejci
Cedar Rapids
John van Deest
Randy
University of Northern Iowa
Decatur Commodores topple Cedar Rapids in 4-3 road win
Decatur defeats Cedar Rapids 4-3 on the road as Jones Alexander and Meade drive in runs in the first. Houston Astros starter DeLeon takes the loss after a late rally by Cedar Rapids. The game features seven stolen bases and 10 hits, with 248 in attendance.
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Sports slate announces week of games for Quincy and Cedar Rapids
The schedule lists Monday through Saturday events with basketball games featuring Quincy, Cedar Rapids, Pilcher, Iron Workers, Prep substate journeys, and Friday football at Chicago visiting the C. R. Raiders. Matchups include Joens Brothers against Iron Workers and Pilcher, plus Gohmann versus Goodyear and Wally Way contests.
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Double Eagle Ace Recorded At Squaw Creek Course
A double eagle and an ace were recorded Sunday at Squaw Creek golf course. Dave Weidenhamer drilled an eight iron for an eight shot on the par five 11th, a 150 yard effort on the 450 yard hole. Dave Pedersen carded an ace on the par three 17th with a seven iron from 109 yards. Witnesses included Pat Hawkins Rick Clarkson Tim Good and John Fiederlein and John Grimm played with Pedersen.
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Kunzman Wins Twin 30s at Winchester Speedway
Lee Kunzman of Guttenberg Iowa and Sammy Sessions of Nashville Michigan split the Twin 30s sprint car races at Winchester Speedway in Indiana. The first 30 was halted after oil sprayed on track caused Bruce Walkup and Joe Saldana to spin into the fence, with no injuries reported.
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Guttenberg
Iowa
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Nashville
Mich
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St. Paul
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Brownsburg
Duffy Daugherty Speaks at Chicago Meeting on Football
Outgoing Football Writers Assn of America president Si Burick introduced Duffy Daugherty as the keynote speaker at Chicago's annual meeting. Daugherty, MSU coach-turned-administrator, urged a national playoff and challenged Big Ten faculty to loosen rules. He recalled coaching anecdotes, explained his 1972 resignation, and smiled at plans for a Big Ten Kickoff luncheon with WGN host Walley Phillips.
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Football Writers Assn. of America
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Chicago
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Michigan State
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Bud Wilkinson
Iowa
Bob Ray
Big Ten
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Palmer House
WGN
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Johansson Wins Cham pion Cup Tennis Classic in Sweden
Leif Johansson of Sweden defeated Pierre Barthes of France 6 3 6 4 Sunday to take the $10,000 round robin Cham pion Cup Tennis Classic in BAASTAD Sweden.
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