Rapid Raiders Sign Record-Setting Duo
Cedar Rapids Raiders announce signing of Whitewater stars quarterback Mike Gorecki and split end Dick Bilda. Gorecki led nation in passing efficiency in 1971 and 1972, with 2,400+ yards and 24 TDs in 1972. Bilda caught 58 passes for 789 yards and 11 TDs in 1972. Both plan pro careers, eye NFL call, and will join Cedar Rapids in early summer after Packers contract.
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Al Javier Shows Fast Start With Cedar Rapids Astros
Ignacio Alfredo Javier, known as Al Javier, a Dominican Republic native born February 1, 1954, stars for the Cedar Rapids Astros as center fielder and sub catcher. A right handed hitter and thrower, he stood out at Juan Pablo Duarte school in Santo Domingo, signed by Pat Gillick in 1971, and progressed from Sumter to Covington, then Cocoa, Florida. He delivered a triple and a homer in his first two at bats this spring and aims to reach the big leagues, sharing a large Dominican family background with six brothers and six sisters and offseason play with Escogido.
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al” Javier
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Houston
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St. Louis Cardinal
Evansville Tourney Draws Assumption Long Beach State and Kent State
Evansville head coach Brad McCutchan announced the 18th holiday basketball tournament will be held Dec. 28-29 featuring Assumption Long Beach State and Kent State alongside host Evansville.
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Dozen Entries Set for Friday's J-Hawk Relays
Kingston stadium hosts the 15th annual J-Hawk Relays with Jefferson high school and Cedar Rapids schools led by Wash and Jeff among a dozen entrants. Teams include Dubuque Senior Wahler West East Waverly and more. finals at 6 30 p m with preliminaries earlier in dash hurdles and relays. Admission 50 cents students 1 for adults.
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