Cards Top Decatur 4 for North Division Lead in Midwest League
Cedar Rapids Cardinals beat Decatur 4 0 at Memorial Stadium with 10 hits six for extra bases. Lead grows to 1 2 games over Appleton in North division as Ted Hemenway improves to 3 1 with help from Bruce Thompson in the eighth. D'Aquisto issues balks and Hale doubles, while Mark Hale and Breshears drive runs.
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New Contract For Heinsohn Keeps Celtics Hope Alive
AP reports Tommy Heinsohn agreed to a third one year contract as Celtics coach after Bill Russell's retirement in 1969. Red Auerbach, team president and GM, said the deal shows confidence in Heinsohn to lead Boston back into the playoffs this season.
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Luther Accepts Tourney Invite To Midwest Regional
Luther college in Decorah accepted an invitation to play in the NCAA Midwest Regional College Division baseball tournament at Mankato State. The opening game Friday evening features Luther hosting Mankato. Luther finished the regular season 18-5 and won the Town Conference with a 14-3 mark. Other teams in the double elimination tourney include Central Missouri, St. Cloud State and Northern Colorado.
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Fight Results Prompting Confusion From Iran Press
Unclear OCR text suggests a fight results item with references to press, Iran, and names or terms resembling officials and participants. Readable fragments indicate a sports or event brief but lack coherent names, dates, or locations to confirm details.
Garr Drives Braves Past Mets in 11th Inning Thriller
Atlanta outfielder Ralph Garr, nicknamed the Roadrunner for his speed, hit a decisive ninth inning and 11th inning homer as the Braves beat the Mets 4-3. Garr also contributed a game tying hit and leaped to rob several drives in the outfield, boosting his batting average to .440. Orlando Cepeda homered for the Mets to spark a late comeback, while Roberto Clemente delivered a two-run triple for Pittsburgh in another NL contest.
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Thaw Hinted in NCAA AAU Track Feud Amid Baseball Drama
A tentative thaw between the NCAA and AAU emerged after talks in Knoxville, led by Dr Earl Ramner. Officials from both sides discussed control of amateur athletics, with no commitments but hope for cooperation. The article also records late dramatic baseball moments, including Clemente's tying and winning hits for Pittsburgh and run-scoring plays for Houston amid a wider sports context.
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Cyclones Split with Sooners Tie Big Eight Race
Oklahoma and Iowa State split a Big Eight baseball doubleheader with both teams 1-4 in league play, the first game 4-1 to Oklahoma and the nightcap 7-6 in 10 innings by Iowa State. Jerry Lundin homered twice to lift the Cyclones late, Randy Feezell homered for Oklahoma, and Ed Tadelman delivered the winning RBI for Iowa State.
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Croshy National Pro-Am Set For January 13 16
The 1972 Bing Croshy National pro am golf tournament will be held in Pebble Beach California from January 13 to 16. Local organizers expect top pros and amateurs to compete across the scenic links with a prize pool and sponsor events leading into the main event.
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Howard Hall a Cedar Rapids sports patron and philanthropist
Howard Hall, noted industrialist and longtime Cedar Rapids booster, died Sunday leaving a legacy of support for Hawkeye football and local baseball. He led the Century Club funding scholarships and helped attract the Milwaukee Braves to Cedar Rapids, sparking major local sports pride. His humble charm, generosity, and sharp network built lasting bridges between Iowa teams and national figures.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule From Cedar Rapids to Danville
Baseball standings list Cedar Rapids, Danville, Quad Cities and Wisconsin Rapids among others with scattered scores. Scheduled games for Tuesday include Cedar Rapids at Quad Cities and Wisconsin Rapids at Burlinston. Wednesday matches feature Cedar Rapids at Quincy and a slate of games across Danville Burlinston Clinton and Apaleton.
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Turner Wins McGrane Golf in Iowa City Drama
AP report says J. D Turner of Iowa City captured the Bert McGrane golf tournament by making a birdie on the second extra hole after a five-way tie at regulation. Six players tied at 71 in the opening 18 holes, with Bergman and Turner among the notables advancing before facing bogeys on the first playoff hole. Pro Jack Rule led a 208-player field with 72, while others contended for eighth place.
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