Major Trade Rumor Seaver for Sutton Circulates
The New York Mets weigh trading Tom Seaver to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Don Sutton pending Sutton’s approval. Mets GM Joe McDonald and Sutton’s business manager Larue Harcourt discuss terms as both clubs reportedly settle all details. Sutton comments that agreement exists and approval is needed.
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Iowa State sweeps Benedictine in doubleheader baseball
Don McClannahan drove in three runs in each game to lead Iowa State to a doubleheader sweep over Benedictine in Springfield Missouri. Del Ochsner and Gary Loos combined for a four hitter in the nightcap as Iowa State blasted Benedictine.
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Hoefing Seizes City Bowling All Events Lead
Ron Hoefing rolled 258 to move atop the all-events division in the City Bowling tournament. Dean Becker also a 258 Sunday and sits third in singles with 667, one pin behind runnerup Jack Brubaker. Richard Burger leads singles with 677 as two weeks of competition wrap up with Sundays through April 24.
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Boston Wrestler Wins Heavyweight Title at Knoxville Tourney
Rich Boston of Cedar Rapids captured the heavyweight title and was named outstanding wrestler at the Knoxville Oldtimers event last weekend. Cedar Rapids teammates Ron James and Cal Jenkins placed in the 180 and 160 pound divisions, with Jenkins now an assistant coach at Michigan. Chariton led team scoring with Omaha and Cedar Rapids following, as division and event lists show several winners and notable placings across multiple weight classes.
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Guerrant Secures Fourth Virginia Slims Doubles Win
Mona Schalian Guerrant formerly of Iowa City and partner Ann Kiyonura defeated Rosie Calais and Fran coise Durr 3-6 6-1 7-5 in Boston. The win marks Guerrant’s fourth victory on this Virginia Slims tour, after six tour appearances and doubles final appearances in every stop.
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George and Sato win as team in Memorial Coliseum card
Pro wrestling at Memorial Coliseum features Mike George defeating Akio Sato in the opening event. The duo then teamed to beat Ed Wiskoski and Bulldog Bob Brown in the main event. Betty Ni coli beat Brenda Hoff man and Handsome. Harley Race downed Otto Von Hel ler.
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Brenda Hoffman
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Harley Race
Otto von Heller
High Praise for Bob Norton
The article notes Bill Fleming's admiration for Bob Norton, coach of Iowa City Regina, calling him a great coach and expressing desire for his son to play for Norton. Fleming also jokes about coaching duties and wishes to write about sports writers. Roger Thomas and Jocko Hinderks express Cedar Rapids coaching ambitions.
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Linn-Mar coaches reshuffle as hallmarks of Cedar Rapids area sports noted
The report cites Linn-Mar's coaching changes with Bob Stephens resigning as the second Metro girls basketball coach, while Bob Fouts left Wash after strong shows. It notes Jocko Welty stepping into a five season role as Welty Way’s second baseman, and Hinderks’ coaching record at Albert City Truesdale and Stormont. The piece also highlights All-State coverage and Bob Brown’s promotion to managing editor at Fort Dodge Messenger.
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Prairie Fete Is Thursday At High School Gym
The annual Prairie all sports banquet will be held Thursday at 6 30 p m in the high school gymnasium. Featured speaker John Jersey Jermier was named Saturday as the new athletic director at Kansas State. Prairie's outstanding boy and girl athletes of the year will be honored.
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Kids League Forms Due Friday
Information cards for Cedar Rapids Kids league players age 10 and above must be returned to each youngster's school by Friday April 2. The cards were distributed last week.
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Minnesota Kicks Sign Geoff Barnett as Goalkeeper
The Minnesota Kicks of the North American Soccer League announced on Thursday the signing of goalkeeper Geoff Barnett.
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Shavers Retains WBC Title In San Francisco Bout
Earnie Shavers defeated Henry Clark on points in San Francisco to defend the WBC middleweight title. The bout featured Shavers landing cleaner shots while Clark pressed forward, but fell short on the scorecards.
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