First Spring Game Goes In Hour 51 Minutes
The Philadelphia Phillies beat Detroit 1-0 on a ninth inning sacrifice fly by Jerry Martin in a Grapefruit League opener delayed by labor disputes. Jim Kaat and Joe Coleman allowed no runs in four and three innings respectively as 4,233 attended at Marchant stadium.
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Falcons State Home Opener in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Falcons, a new semipro team, host Newton Nitehawks in the Labor Day weekend home opener at Cedar Rapids Prairie high school field. The club joins the Chicagoland Football League and will play nine teams twice or once per season with Mohawks and Newton on the schedule.
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Mean Machine edge Kirby in ninth grade state tourney final
In Des Moines the Mean Machine defeated Rick Davis Kirby 60 59 in an all Cedar Rapids ninth grade final of the state junior Olympic basketball tournament. Mike Sheeley scored 18 points for the winners and Tim Kadlee 18 for Kirby.
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Dan Boddicker
Russ Wise
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Yankees face owner cleanup of image sparks camp uproar
In Fort Lauderdale AP reports tension grows as George Steinbrenner enforces grooming rules to instill discipline among the New York Yankees during spring training. Players like Sparky Lyle and Lou Piniella react to haircuts and banner notes reflect owner led changes while some signs poke at the new regime.
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Drake opens spring drills with 29 veterans and new role for Sears
Drake University started spring practice with six players in camp and 29 lettermen. Coach Jack Wallace says former quarterback Jonas Sears will be used as a receiving back this year due to his speed. Sears last played two years ago and sat out last year for scholastic reasons as the team aims to revive a passing attack style from the late 60s and early 70s.
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Seaver Faces Fan Backlash Over Union Fight
Tom Seaver, star pitcher for the New York Mets, defends his involvement in the players union battle and explains why he must stand by his convictions despite fans booing him and reports of a high new contract. Mets GM Joe McDonald signals possible trading talks while Seaver remains hopeful for an agreement.
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Drake AD calls for ethics code in recruiting
Drake Athletic Director Robert Karnes urged adoption of a code of ethics for recruiting. He warned recruiting is costly yet crucial, noting schools may spend 20 000 to 25 000 for two players and stressing the need for strong standards and cooperation among coaches associations. Karnes also spoke on the Missouri Valley Conference adding Creighton and Indiana State, saying the league would gain strength and luster in basketball.
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Sub for Hveem On All-Star Staff
Sioux City AP report says North squad head coach Terry Stevens announced a coaching staff change for the Iowa Shrine High School All-Star Football Game. Gary Hveem of Waterloo West resigns to take a position in Alamogordo New Mexico and is replaced by Fort Dodge High School coach Dave Cox. The game will be played August 14 at Drake University Stadium Des Moines.
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Marion YMCA Judokas Place in Fort Madison Invite
Fort Madison hosted a junior judo tournament with three Marion YMCA athletes competing. Alex Vavra finished third in the 12 year old division and Tyler Klima placed third in the 15 year old class while Dennis Davis took fourth in the same 15 year old division. All three were first time competitors.
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