Levy Focuses on Chiefs Offense as Camp Nears
Gazette sports columnist Gus Schrader notes Marv Levy, beginning his third Chiefs season, prioritizes building the offense while Rod Rust strengthens the defense. He discusses drafted players Fuller and Walters, and Iowa State tight end Dixon, plus Levy’s Coe and Clausen connections and role in early July camp at William Jewell College.
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Kansas City Chiefs
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Rod Rust
Cedar Rapids
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William Jewell College
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Clemson
Woody Hayes
Woody
Ohio State
Fuller
Iowa Hawkeye
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Chiefs
Rod Walters
Iowa
Rod
al Dixon
Giants
Cee
Harris Lamb
Dick Clausen
Clausen
New Mexico
Chuck
William and Mary
Dueling honors for Iowa and Florida International athletes
Carol Kucera earned a letter in women's track at the University of Iowa. Dennis Rommann of the University of Northern Iowa made the 1979-80 NCAA Division II Honorable Mention All American Golf Team, finishing 78th at the national tournament among 19 teams and 25 individuals. Gordy Nordgren of Florida International University helped the Sunblazers to a fourth place CWS tie, posting a 4-1 record with a 5.20 ERA in 72 2/3 innings and earning all tournament honors.
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University of Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
Dennis Rommann
Vinton
Rommann
Midwest
Gordy Nordgren
Florida International University of Miami
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Cedar Rapids Jefferson Prep
Blazers
Valdosta State
Miami
Ex-Wash prep on Kenyan Olympic team
Dave Korir, an ex-Washington prep and Iowa State senior, was named to Kenya’s national team for a Europe tour in July after placing second in the AAU 800 meters. He also finished third at the NCAA 800 and won the Big Eight title, with only a few outdoor losses this season. If Kenya reverses Olympic plans, he could race in Moscow.
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California
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Iowa State
Cedar Rapids
Washington
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Bill Bergan
Moscow
Reds to Hold Two Tryout Camps in Iowa
The Cincinnati Reds schedule two Midwest tryout camps in August at Veteran's Memorial Stadium Cedar Rapids and Hoover High School Des Moines. Camps run 9 a.m. to at least 4 p.m. on Aug. 8 and Aug. 9, with supervisor Bill Clark directing and assistants Don Kruse Jim Van Scoyoc and Kenny Blackman. Participants must be 16 or older with Legion players needing written permission if still in season.
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Kenny Blackman
American Legion
Metro Roundup Wendy's cagers win
Decorah Cedar Rapids Washington handed Decorah its 13th loss of the season in a 4-3 high school baseball battle. Chad Loupee led the Warriors with two hits and a .476 average in 22 games. John Meyer started the scoring with a third inning RBI single, Pat Dale added an fourth inning RBI single, Dave Gosch drove in Loupee with a fifth inning hit, and Gosch scored on an error for the final run. Wash JV lost 7-2. Cedar Rapids Regis swept Waterloo Columbus in a baseball doubleheader at Daniels Field, 15-0 in five innings and 6-4 in game two. Scott Brady threw a no-hitter and had two hits with three RBI in game one. Regis teammates Matt Sullivan, Tim Kregel and Bernie Gradaville had two hits. Chris Jennings allowed three hits in game two. Stallberger added a triple for Waterloo Columbus.
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Scott Brady
RBI
Matt Sullivan
Tim Kregel
Bernie Gradaville
Chris Jennings
Columbus
Mark Merfeld
Joe Martin
Stallberger
Washington Sophomores Fall Twice in Doubleheader at Decorah
Washington's sophomore baseball team dropped a twin bill to Decorah 7-6 and 7-2, leaving the Warriors at 7-16 on the season while Decorah improves to 24-6. John Beckfield and Steve Stefani each had three hits in game one for Washington.
District Three 16 Inch Slow Pitch Softball Tournament Slot Set
The District Three 16 inch Slow Pitch tourney will be held July 22 at the Kirkwood Softball Complex. Top 12 teams advance to State Open or State A in August. Expected to be the largest with over 50 teams. Contact Jerry Strait at 398 4340 or 366 3248 by July 11 to enter.
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Kirkwood holds youth football camp for 4th to 6th graders
Kirkwood Community College sponsors a Youth Football Camp directed by Wally Sheets of Cedar Rapids Washington. Two sessions run 2 4 p m, July 4 and July 25, with a punt pass and kick contest after each. Registration is 25 per session or 40 for both. applications to Larry Lutz, Building S, Kirkwood CC.
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Wally Sheets
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