No Decision But Ryan Fans 19 Toronto Batters
Nolan Ryan struck out 19 Toronto batters over 10 innings but earned a no decision as California defeated the Blue Jays 2-1 on Bobby Grich’s 13th inning homer. Ryan tied a career high with 19 strikeouts and Kyle Bonds tied the game in the ninth. Grich, Bonds, and other starters delivered strong performances in a tight contest.
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Midwest Stars Rally Past D M Oaks 5-2
Midwest All-Stars erased an early Oaks lead with two runs in the sixth and three in the seventh to beat the Iowa Oaks 5-2 in the Midwest league All-Star game. Scott Moffitt and Mike Scioscia sparked the go ahead hit, while Moe Hill drove in two in the seventh for Wisconsin. Attendance neared capacity as Bowie Kuhn Lefty Gomez Ernie Banks were among those noted. Elmer Singerman closed for the Oaks.
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Cedar Rapids Junior Chamber Tennis Tourney Set
The JC Net Tourney runs June 17 to 19 for boys and girls 12 under to 18 under in singles and doubles. Doubles start Friday June 17, singles Saturday June 18. Entry is $1.50, limit two events, with a June 15 deadline. Call Randy Krejci at 365-1782.
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Cedar Rapids
Clear Creek Ranked Fifth in IGHSAU Poll
Des Moines Clear Creek sits fifth in the IGHSAU high school softball poll after last season's summer state tournament. Ottumwa leads at 7-0, Urbandale is 1-0, with Waukon at 10th and West Branch 16th as other notable rankings and records shown through June 4.
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Moravia
Golf educator Gary Wiren promotes PGA teaching craft at Iowa club
Dr Gary Wiren former Michigan aide to Bump Elliott delivered a large golf clinic at the C R Country club guest stag. Born Ft Dodge 1935 he later earned a PhD from Oregon and writes for Golf Digest while touring about 130 days yearly. His home office is the PGA center near Boca Raton Florida where his four children attend school with Jack Nicklaus's child.
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Golf Digest
PGA Magazine
PGA Center
Boca Raton, Fla
Jack Nicklaus
Fishing boom amid low waters in western Ontario river area
Anglers returning from the English river region in western Ontario report the best fishing in years as water levels drop in lakes along the system. They note fewer fish foods for walleyes and northerns and lake trout, with no open season for smallmouth bass this year. Mercury concerns loom from nearby paper mills near Dryden, but fish are considered safe if not eaten regularly.
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Iowa Board Rejects ISU Bid to Move Game to Ames
The Iowa board rejected Iowa State’s offer to relocate the 1979 football game to Ames and asked ISU to pause further site talks until after the 1978 contest. The offer included a $225,000 guarantee and 8,000 tickets, but the board found no compelling reason to alter the contract terms. The Sept. 17 game remains on ABC regional network.
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Hillbilly Tops Krob Hillbilly Bread in League Softball
Hillbilly tops Krob Hillbilly Bread 29 to 15 in College Community T ball league action. Other scores include Hillbilly 28 CSA 27 Farmers Savings Bank Walford 7 Joens Brothers 6 Siems 35 Kwik Way 16 Bank of Walford 18 Land O Lakes 11 Siems 7 Credit Life 6 CSA 38 Happy Chef 37 Stems 19 Insured Credit 7. Homers listed for each team with multiple players named.
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F. J
Shelley Ryan
Angie Vlaska
Kim Cooling
Krob
Nona Johnson
Chris Hardin
Cindy Keefover
Angie Sirowy
Vanessa Dike
CSA
Sheryl Farnsworth
Jill Ditch
Tracie Murray
Jenny Franc
Sara Joens
Siems
Barb McQueen
Deanne Steffans
Kwik Way
Shannon Peterson
Chris Su
Regis Royals edge Warriors as McDermott hurls one-hitter
Regis senior John McDermott pitched a one-hitter in a 5-1 Metro win over Washington, improving Regis to 8-9. He walked one and struck out four, with four first inning runs backing him and Stu Ballinger homering in the fourth. Washington fell to 9-9 despite five hits from Drahn.
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Regis
Warriors
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Metro
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Rick Drahn
Harold “Pinky” Primrose
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Cory Soukup
Mike Kaliban
McDermott
Barney Foley
Stu Ballinger
Ash-Regis
Carty Calls Robinson a Liar in Cleveland Situa tion
Rico Carty accused Frank Robinson of insubordination after a confrontation. Robinson suspended Carty Monday night, but the order cannot be enforced as Carty is on the 15 day disabled list. General Manager Phil Seghi pledged a substantial fine and stated disciplinary action to protect club discipline.
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Frank Robinson
Carty
Robinson
Phil Seghi
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