Retiring political scribe Frank Nye honored for 37 years
The Gazette salutes Frank T. Nye on his retirement after 37 years covering politics and sports. The note recalls his fairness, trust with parties, and early sports reporting, and mentions a retirement party with Kay Baty and guests including Bill Bradley and Bill Fitch.
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Decatur ADM Wins Kiwi Klassic Softball Title
Decatur ADM overwhelmed Modern Piping 7 to 0 in the championship game at Kinkwood Wilty Park Cedar Rapids. David Scott pitched shutout ball through four innings and earned Most Valuable Pitcher honors as ADM swept to a 5-0 round robin with strong hitting led by Gary Rosendahl Steve Williams and Mike Hopkins. Modern’s Bruce Hotchkiss earned MVP for the weekend with eight hits and three homers.
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Trevino Wins Memphis Classic as Nielsen Ties for Eighth
Lee Trevino captured the Danny Thomas Memphis Classic title by one stroke with a 69 to finish 16 under 272, earning $54,000. Lon Nielsen tied for eighth at 8 under 280, collecting $8,700 as Tom Purtzer finished second and Jerry Pate tied for third after a storm-delayed final round.
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No sadness for Olympic cagers in Greensboro
The 1980 U S Olympic basketball team beat the 1976 gold medal squad 81-77 in Greensboro 20 days before Moscow. Dean Smith praised the players though they hid disappointment saying they enjoyed the experience and thrill of competition despite not earning gold.
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Jaeger advances as 15-year-old shocks Wade at Wimbledon
In a dramatic Wimbledon upset, 15-year-old Andrea Jaeger defeated former champion Virginia Wade 6-2 7-6, drawing cheers from Center Court after Wade’s 19th appearance. Billie Jean King, 36, narrowly defeated Pam Shriver 5-7 7-6 10-8 to reach the quarterfinals, where she faces Martina Navratilova. Jaeger’s victory follows a day that honored aging champions and rising stars alike.
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