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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1980

Page

20

Bowling roundup highlights high scores at Legion Lanes

Jim Routhe posted a 705 series at Legion Major while Betty Paul led women’s scores with 234 and 601 at Friday Niners. Lancer Lanes showcased Paul 234 601 and other bowlers posting 600s and 500s as reports from Castle, Twixt Town, and more lanes note strong performances and upcoming 1984 plans.

Jim Routhe Legion Lanes Betty Paul Lancer Lanes Ken Hanshaw Louisville Reno Lloyd Buelow Millie Brown Lee Webster Chuck Walters Eugene Christensen Denise Klein Chuck Landryt Rick Eggleston Tom Treka Randy Schlueter Zubers T. Godfrey Mike Dennis Steve Bates Lancer Paul Wilson F Sr Godfrey al Westerier

From the Ghetto to the Gridiron Hall of Fame

The speaker describes a rise from poverty to college football stardom at Ohio State, earning two All-America honors and top defensive awards. He reflects on violent play in football versus boxing, notes his draft to the Oakland Raiders, and frames himself as a warrior in sports.

Ohio State Southern Methodist Joe Louis Muhammad Ali Big Ten Oakland Raiders

Raiders Turned Robber Hit Man Into Pro Football Star

The narrator describes joining the Oakland Raiders with a $50,000 bonus and a three year contract worth six figures. He calls himself a hit man, noting the brutal nature of professional football and the pressure to perform or be replaced. The piece references Jack Tatum known as the Assassin.

Davis Raiders Jack Tatum

Redlike to know what they are says Marshall on pitching

Marshall speaks about his past arm issues and surgeries while criticizing Little League rules for pitchers. He notes back and knee problems were fixed by surgery and admits knee problems last season affected mound work. He cautions about young players throwing hard at strike zones.

Marshall

Stars Shine Across Sports Frost While Jets Rally

Atlanta Fla mes goalie Jim Craig rests in Fort Lauderdale after tests at Piedmont Hospital to recover from fatigue following a tough Edmonton loss. In golf, John Mahaffey and Doug Tewell lead the Heritage after 54 holes while heavy rain delays force a Monday finish. Nancy Lopez Melton wins the Mesa Verde LPGA event by two strokes over Jo Ann Washam and Debbie Massey. Nelson Piquet dominates the Long Beach Grand Prix from pole to checkered, with Patrese and Mass close behind.

Atlanta UPI Atlanta Flames Jim Craig NHL Florida Olympic Fort Lauderdale Piedmont Hospital Edmonton Craig Wayne Gretzky Mesa Verde Country Club Jo Ann Washam Debbie Massey Long Beach Calif

Rodgers sets 10 mile American record at Cherry Blossom Run

Bill Rodgers clocked an unofficial U.S. best 47.09 for 10 miles, winning the eighth Cherry Blossom Run before a field of about 3,500 runners in Washington. The victory extended his streak of road race triumphs.

Washington UPI Bill Rodgers

Borg Wins Nice Final at $50,000 Tournament

Bjorn Borg crushed Manuel Orantes 6-2 6-0 6-1 to win the Nice singles final, warming up for the Monte Carlo Open. The Nice tournament is a $50,000 event.

Nice France UPI Bjorn Borg Spain Manuel Orantes

McEnroe Wins Ra Mazotti Cup in Milan

John McEnroe of New York defeated Vijay Amritraj of India 6-1 6-4 to win the Ra Mazotti Tennis Cup in Milan, Italy, on Sunday.

Milan Italy UPI John McEnroe New York Vijay Amritraj India

Red Sox Acquire Dave Rader From Phillies in Cash Deal

Boston adds veteran catcher Dave Rader, 31, from Philadelphia for cash or a player to be named later. Rader has a .253 career average over eight seasons, with 27 home runs, and will be their fifth team in five years after starting with the Giants as a 1967 first-round pick.

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