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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1983

Page

22

West Central Blue Devilettes Reach State With Comeback Win

West Central girls basketball earned a 83-78 comeback victory over Riceville to clinch a spot at the state tournament in Des Moines. Coach Gene Klinge lauded the rally while star Kenda Bartz led with a 32.6 point average and Shelly Simpson added 22 points as the team, with two seniors and strong juniors, advanced to face Dubuque Senior in the first round.

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Carlton Tops Pitchers With 4.15 Million Deal Amid Spring Signings

Philadelphia’s Steve Carlton became baseball’s highest paid pitcher by signing a four year 4.15 million contract, while St. Louis signed Willie McGee and others as teams prep for the exhibition season. J.R. Richard faced new circulatory test results amid a lingering health battle.

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Randy Davidson leaves Cedar Rapids Reds for family reasons

Randy Davidson, manager of the Cedar Rapids Reds, quits baseball after two seasons to focus on family and a regional sporting goods sales job. He led the Reds to a 65-68 record and a first-half Southern Division title in 1981 and notes financial strains and travel with a young child influenced his decision.

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