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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1981
Page
17
George Brett snapped a slump with four hits as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Texas Rangers 4-0. Larry Gura limited Texas to six hits, ending the Rangers four straight shutouts streak.
GRAND ISLAND Neb Two Cedar Rapids boxers advanced to the regional AFB finals. David McCall 156 pounds won by first round TKO stopping Nebraska’s David Hills in 1 26. Bobby Amsler 106 pounds advanced on a bye. Both seek a spot in the national tournament.
Boston erased a 17 point deficit and 15 point hole to upset Philadelphia 100 98 in game six at the Spectrum. Nate Archibald sparked the comeback, Larry Bird led with 25, and Kevin McHale's late defense sealed the win as Boston forced a seventh game at Boston Garden.
Hawkeye Downs Speedway will add IMCA modified cars to the Saturday night program starting tonight at 7 30. Promoter Al Frieden moved to include the class after a slim 29 car field in last week’s opener. The IMCA modifieds, built on compact bodies with standard frames, race for 300 dollar engine claims and often cost under 1000 dollars to construct.
Wayward Lass, a filly with over 200000 dollars in earnings, is withdrawn from the Derby after drawing the outside 20th post. Flying Nashua, with 79250 dollars, remains in the field as trainer Larry Barrera, age 21, notes the withdrawal.
Dr. Ulf Jansen sought aid from a Barrera-trained owner in a Derby dispute over exclusion. Churchill Downs rule bans two horses with common ownership from starting over a single interest. Lynn Stone consulted stewards. rule deemed purse-only, a later judge disagreed.
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