Giants falter as Wausau edges them in Midwest League
Giants suffer a 2-1 loss to Wausau at Memorial Stadium marking their fifth straight defeat in the Midwest League second half. Wayne Bradley returns after a rough 26 runs in 27 innings, and Rafael Contreras drives in the decisive run on a misplayed grounder.
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Mantle and Pride shine at Ariana VIP pro-am
Mickey Mantle joked about Charley Pride shooting in the high 80s while Pride hit a 31-yard drive. Pride and Mantle shared laughs as spectators noted Pride's long drive, Mantle claimed a 102 or 103 for himself, and Mantle outlined his plans and views on the designated hitter rule and All-Star selections. Cedar Rapids amateurs played in the Ariana VIP event with varying results, including Al Smulekoff's steady golf and Dick Lasell’s crash course practice.
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Luther Women Lose in Touney at Kalamazoo
Two Luther College athletes Peg Brenden of St. Cloud Minnesota and Linda Harney of Cedar Rapids Iowa competed in the USTA national collegiate tennis tournament in Kalamazoo Michigan. Both lost their singles first rounds but Brenden defeated in a consolation round while Harney also advanced once in consolation.
ISU Signs Sixth Cager From Pasco to Iowa State
AP Charles Bo Peake a 6 7 forward from Columbia Basin CC Pasco Wash signed a national letter of intent with Iowa State University Coach Ken Trickey says Peake the sixth and final recruit this season averaged 24 points and 14 rebounds for CBCC which finished 18 8 last season He passed up Pac 8 offers to return to the Midwest joining five other Cyclones recruits Tutian Butler Parker James Bradley Calvin Freeman and Steve Powell
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Orioles draw crowds despite poor record at Memorial
Baltimore plans show attendance rising as the Orioles struggle to a poor win loss mark. Through 32 dates at Memorial Stadium, 438 844 fans attended, up 100 053 from the same period last season. The club averages 12 707 per home game versus 13 454 on the road.
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Kingston boosters set $36000 goal for stadium ticket sales
The Jefferson Kennedy and Washington booster clubs plan a $36000 Kingston stadium football ticket drive opening July 1. Books sell eight adult tickets for $10 and four junior high elementary tickets for $4, with sales at local stores and schools. Proceeds fund athletic programs. last year’s effort raised $17850 after taxes.
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Connors Dominates Cox to Reach Wimbledon Round of 16
Jimmy Connors, defending champion, defeated Britain's Mark Cox 6 4 2 6 2 6 2 on center court in sweltering sun. The one hour 20 minute match advanced Connors to the last 16 as crowds swelled toward a record Wimbledon attendance.
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Nastase Falls To Stewart In Five Set Wimbledon Duel
Sherwood Stewart, former IBM employee turned pro, defeated Ilie Nastase in a five set upset at Wimbledon. Stewart leveraged Nastase backhand struggles to win 8-6 4-6 6-2 1-6 6-3 amid cramps and a knee cartilage history. Stewart, 29, from Goose Creek Texas now Baytown, praised the win as significant atop the big-stage.
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Hannen Leads Cherry Burl to One-Hitter Softball Win
Hannen pitched a one hit game to lift Cherry Bur Tell to an 8 2 victory over Happ time in a Wednesday A women s metro softball league action Finn added two hits and Tecklenberg had the lone hit for the losers In other games Paradise defeated Gary s Standard twice 13 0 and 13 8 Willey slugged a home run and a double in the first win
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