Cedar Rapids Softball Hall of Fame seeks building at Ellis Park
The Cedar Rapids Softball Hall of Fame plans a dedicated home at Ellis Park to display inductees and contributors. After a successful Hall of Fame Day inducting 12 members, CASHOF seeks donations to fund a building, with plans for plaques, photos, and trophies from local teams.
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Decorah team captures district women's open title in softball
Decorah's Carlson's defeated Jan's Plaza of Cedar Rapids 5-4 and 5-1 to win the USA Pepsi district women's fast-pitch tournament open division at C Street Softball Complex. Lori Young limited Jan's to a one hitter in game one, while Carlson's rallied in the deciding game with key hits from Marty Pump and Mary Morrison. Waterbed Creations won the B Division 12-6 over Armstrong's. Carlson's, Jan's, Metro Sports, Happitime Bubbles, Lifetime Fence, Holden/Comstat qualified for the Iowa USA Open in Des Moines July 8-10.
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Amana VIP Open Set With Pro Field and Schedule
The 17th annual Amana VIP opens with Tom Kite and Bill Kratzert in the first fivesomes at 8 a.m. at Iowa City’s Finkbine Course. Larry Nelson and Tom Watson join notable pros with Barbara Maxness JoAnne Carner Beth Daniels among women pros and NBC announcer Joe Garagiola in the amateur groups.
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Tom Kite
Bill Kratzert
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University of Iowa
Finkbine
Larry Nelson
Bump Elliott
Iowa
Johnnie Orr
Marvin Adams
Arkansas
Jim Haller
Baylor
Adams
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Barbara Maxness
JoAnne Carner
Beth Daniels
Joe Garagiola
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Hirt Leads Landmark Band in Indiana Milestone Night
Softball trumpeter Al Hirt joins the Johnson County Landmark Band with "Back Home Again in Indiana" drawing warm applause. Amana VIP chair George Foerstner urged Musial to accompany on harmonica. he relented and conducted "Wabash Cannonball" and "When the Saints Come Marching In." Stan the Man shows strong stage presence, even if not ready for a concert tour.
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al Hirt
Johnson County
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Indiana
Amana Vip
George Foerstner
Musial
Stan
McEnroe Fined for Audible Obscenity at Wimbledon
John McEnroe received a 500 dollar fine for audible obscenity after a doubles match at Wimbledon. He helped beat Bud Cox and Jakob Hlasek with Peter Fleming and faced criticism over officials. He warned of possible suspension if fines reach seven thousand five hundred dollars.
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Jakob Hlasek
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Local swimmers sweep in Cedar Rapids meet titles
John Dankert, Dave Glandon and Katie Abrahamson led Cedar Rapids entries at Noelridge Park for the McDonald’s City of Five Seasons Class A Invitational. Dankert won five events and placed in two. Glandon took three wins with four other placements. Abrahamson claimed two wins and five other placements as 325 swimmers from 28 teams competed.
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Dave Glandon
Katie Abrahamson
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Glandon
Abrahamson
Tony DeBoom
Kathy Keel
Sandy Kellenberger
Kathy VanCleve
Dave Workman
Tim DeBoom
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Jeff 6th in softball poll after upset loss
Cedar Rapids Jefferson dropped to sixth in the second Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union softball ratings after a 4-2 upset by Huxley Ballard in the Jack North Invitational. Jefferson stood 28-2. Charles City topped the poll at 15-1 with Ankeny rising to second and Hoover to third.
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