Homecoming rubs Rose as Reds top Phillies
The Reds spoiled Pete Rose's Riverfront return saluted by Cincinnati media as MVP, with Rose going hitless in four at bats. Rudy Meoli booted Griffey’s bases loaded grounder in the eighth, enabling Pittsburgh? No, the late rally gave the Reds a 4-2 win over Philadelphia.
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Sprint car racing heats and features at Downs oval
Races on the Downs oval showcase Sanger in the feature with Dolan Beckman and Schiltz taking heats. Verlin Baker, Kenny Walton, Darrell Dake and Gary Crawford attend with Hansen hampered by a tire. Jim Patterson wins the sportsman feature as Smoke Wilson clinches his third straight street stock feature.
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Davenport Speedway Late Model Feature Won by Hearst
Area sports recap notes Davenport’s Tom Hearst of Wilton won the Late Model Feature at Davenport Speedway Friday night with Mel Morris of West Liberty finishing third. Both drivers advanced to the finals by winning their heats.
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Comets to host Rockwell Orbits at Kingston Stadium
The Cedar Rapids Comets Soccer Club will host the Rockwell Orbits at 2 p.m. Sunday at Kingston Stadium Field.
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Stadler Opens Kemper Open Lead After Two Rounds
Craig Stadler, after a 62 in round one, shot 69 to lead the Kemper Open at Quail Hollow by four strokes with 131. Jerry McGee, who set a course record with 61, slipped to second after a 74. J C Snead sits third at 8 under after a 65. Stadler cites improved approach play and firmer greens as keys.
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Tate Knoetze ready for title eliminator dust-up in desert
In Johannesburg UPI reports big John Tate and Kallie Knoetze clashed at the weigh in when Knoetze pushed Tate and pulled Tate's manager Ace Miller. Tate weighed 233.2 pounds and Knoetze 225.5 pounds. Officials intervened before further punches. The pair meet again in Mmabatho for the elimination bout.
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Classified Ad Offers Full Time Work
Short note urging readers to call 398-8234 for a full time classified ad offering, hinting at a temporary need and suggesting immediate action to place or inquire about listings.
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Modern Piping tops Great Plains 6 0 to lead league race
Defending champion Modern Piping dumped Great Plains Gas 6 0 at Harley Steele Field to move sole first half lead in the Major Open softball league with a 4-1 record. Al Rausch fired a four hit shutout as Max Elliott and Bruce Hotchkiss led an 11 hit attack, scoring on timely hits including Elliott stealing home. Great Plains drops to 3-2, tied with Eastside Maidrite and Collins Radio for second.
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Washington honors its 1979 track team
Washington praised its 1979 track group at a Friday banquet in the school cafeteria. Kirk Hobbs was named most valuable member and co captain with Mark Williams. Bill Calloway led the program his final year, resigning to enter private business after four seasons.
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