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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1983
Page
17
The USFL faces tepid TV ratings and weak attendance as fans cling to the traditional sports cycle of baseball in spring and autumn football. The author likens the league to a fledgling nation trapped between NFL and major league baseball, noting steep odds but potential for a niche future.
Jay Johnstone belted his 99th career homer a three run rally lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 win over Pittsburgh for their fifth straight victory. Craig Lefferts earned his first major league win in relief with Lee Smith’s eighth save. The Pirates drop their sixth straight as Lacy is thrown out at the plate on a close call.
Joe Morgan voiced fury after popping out to short in the third inning against San Diego. He later singled and hit a game winning homer as the Phillies ended a six game skid, with Al Holland earning the win.
Iowa State coach Bill Bergan said the team must recruit aggressively after finishing eighth at the NCAA championships in Houston with 4914 points. Five entries earned money, four underclassmen. setbacks included Crowell and Juehring injuries and Verbeek's tough heat.
Cedar Rapids pitcher Rob Murphy and Jollie Trujillo limit Appleton to four hits and 11 strikeouts but the Reds muster only five hits in a 2 0 defeat. Manager Bruce Kimm laments lack of timely hitting as Cedar Rapids slips to 24 24 and 5 losses in 6 games. Murphy notes strong pitching but needs run support.
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