Cardinals Fall at Home, End Eight-game Streak
Clinton Pilots rallied for three eighth-inning runs to defeat Cedar Rapids 6 4, ending the Cardinals home stand by seven games lead and dropping CR six games off Clinton for fourth place. Andy Ondeska hit a two-run homer for Cedar Rapids. Steve Jones homered for Clinton and drove in the decisive eighth inning.
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Reds to Hold Williamsburg Tryouts for Youth Players
The Cincinnati Reds announce a tryout camp in Williamsburg on Friday June 20 at 9:30 a.m. Open to players at least 16 with Legion written permission required for Legion players. Bring gloves and shoes. the club will provide other equipment and cover expenses.
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Moody Wins U S Open by One Stroke at Cypress Creek
Moody, an 88 year old Choctaw Army veteran and nonwinner on tour, captured the U S Open at Champions Golf Club with a final round 72 to finish 281. He edged Al Geiberger Bob Rosburg and Deane Beeman as Nicklaus Palmer and Crampton trailed. He received a call from President Nixon congratulating the unlikely champion who played unorthodox putting and shunned elite status.
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Ex-sergeant Colin Moody pursues golf tour after Army service
Moody, a former sergeant, recalls ilf raised with a seven iron and switched to an eight. He sank a close putt from 18 feet, yet missed by 14 inches then tapped in. He left the Army after 14 years to chase golf, joining the PGA tour in 1967 after meeting touring players in Texas. He plans to play Kemper Open and British Open while pursuing lucrative deals with Lee Trevino’s handlers and Boras.
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Mack Wins Sprint Honors at Hawkeye Downs Grand Prix
Don Mack, a nine year IMCA veteran from Grand Forks Minnesota, won the 2nd feature sprint car classic Sunday at Hawkeye Downs. He led 19 cars by lap two, earning $400 and his second feature win of the year after a previous victory in Tampa. Carl Harrison of Tiffin Ohio took second, Jay Woodside of Kansas City third, with Daniels of St Paul involved in a major heat accident.
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George Gable Fires 39 at Jones Park
George Gable shot 39 at Jones Park in Sundey's low gross event of the Jones Park Men's Golf Association. Ricky Van Horbeck and Dave Story tied for second with 40s, Jerry Danforth posted 41. Ren Russell won the handicap with 4522 33, followed by Larry J Clements Gary Roloff and Joe Marsh in order. Next Sunday's blind bogey begins at 7 a.m.
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Red Peppers And Orville Moody In Golf And Boat Race Notes
The Cedar Rapids Gazette covers Bruce Archibald, co owner of the Cedar Rapids A C racing team, injured in a Syracuse boat wipeout while racing in Flotilla 63. He escaped serious injury and plans to race in Neosha Wisconsin this weekend. Also notes Orville Moody as top American golfer in 1969 and Spectator gossip about Arnie Palmer. Mentions schedules for Cubs White Sox Cardinals and Twins and Al Urban visiting Iowa.
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National League Baseball Standings Preview
A brief listing of the current National League standings with team placements and notable notes. The obscured text references Milwaukee and New York areas, suggesting a regional summary of team positions and recent results within the league.
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White Is Third In Ohio Race at Tri County Speedway
Don White of Keokuk Iowa finished third in a 1969 Dodge Charger in the 100 lap USAC stock feature at Tri County Speedway West Chester Ohio Sunday. Roger McClusky of Tucson Arizona won in a 1969 Plymouth road runner and Jack Bowsher of Springfield Ohio finished second in a 198 Ford Torino.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Tri-County Speedway
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Tuscon, Ariz
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Springfield
Freshman Goerdt Named MVP for Lea College Baseball
Albert Lea Minnesota reports Don Goerdt a freshman shortstop from Dyersville Iowa was named most valuable player for Lea College baseball. He batted .382 with two home runs and 11 RBIs while contributing strong defense and fielding.
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Dyersville
Iowa
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