Big Ten Requires 100000 Per Game Visiting Team Guarantee
The Big Ten will mandate a minimum $100,000 50 percent share for visiting teams per conference football game starting this fall. Don Canham of Michigan notes such moves could jeopardize Northwestern and shift more games away from Evanston, risking a large revenue gap. Northwestern already moved 1977 and 1978 games to other sites, signaling a shift toward road schedules.
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Veitch Plans Closer Chase for Preakness After Derby Loss
Baltimore report says Alydar trainer John Veitch faced over 100 letters after the Derby defeat to Affirmed. Veitch aims for a closer, front-running approach in the 103rd Preakness with Alydar, while Affirmed and jockey Steve Cauthen enter as even-money favorites.
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Modern Piping Holds Off Kirby in Major Open Thriller
A record crowd estimated at 23 000 packed Ellis Park to watch Modern Piping edge Cedar Rapids Kirby 1 0 in a Major Open Softball League duel. Loren Algar pitched well for Kirby, but Modern’s defense and timely runs secured the win amid high tension and praise for Algar from Modern manager Ray Sturm.
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2-hit shutout seals 1 0 win as Davis praises Al Rausch
Al Rausch tossed a spectacular two hit shutout walking one and fanning fourteen to beat Kirby 1 0. Bruce Hotchkiss tripled in the only run in the sixth as Modern Piping left nine runners stranded and crowded Ellis No. 1 diamond with fans.
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Ed Bastian Back in CR to Visit Parents and Plan India Return
Former Iowa center Ed Bastian visits his parents in CR before resuming Fulbright work in India. The piece references recent NFL draft data by conference and school, with notes on Florida and USC producing many draftees, and includes quotes on coaching cheating from Big Ten coaches.
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Two homers spark Cedar Rapids but fall to Wisconsin Rapids
Francisco Rojas and Rob Henderson hit their first Cedar Rapids homers, but Wisconsin Rapids beat the Giants 16-14 in a three hour Midwest League slugfest. Cedar Rapids drops to 11-17. Stember struggled in the fourth as the Twins offense built a big lead.
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LA Mayor Seeks No-Cost 1984 Summer Olympics
Mayor Tom Bradley says a protective insurance policy would shield taxpayers from any cost overruns or deficits if Los Angeles hosts the 1984 Summer Games. He argues LA already has facilities and sees a risk-free plan despite council doubts about a possible debt similar to Montreal.
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Iowa lands third in Big Ten tennis meet
In Ann Arbor Michigan on Thursday the University of Iowa men's tennis team stood third after day one with 21 points. Wisconsin led with 31 and Michigan followed with 27. Five of Iowa's six singles players are unbeaten and only one doubles team remains undefeated.
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Renfro Offered Multi Year Deal By Washington Redskins
Eye Renfro a former Dallas Cowboys cornerback has been offered a multi year contract by the Washington Redskins Renfro 36 who is a free agent will decide in three weeks whether to sign or retire He says Washington seeks his help to shore up the secondary and he can play multiple positions for the defense while Houston and Scott are the safeties they have.
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Ribbs Rejected for World 600 Entry at Charlotte Speedway
Willy T. Ribbs fails to gain World 600 entry at Charlotte Motor Speedway because officials cite safety concerns. Officials note his lack of practice and unfamiliarity with heavier stock cars despite his Formula 1 success.
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Iowa Striders Schedule Of Summer Road Races Meets
The Iowa Striders announce a summer series with five age groups across road races and track meets. Key events include May 20 10000 meter road race at 6 p.m. from Iowa Field House, June 2 four mile road race, June 17 all comers meet at Iowa track, July 4 twelve mile road race around Coralville Dam, and July 14 all comers meet at the University of Iowa track. Contact James Knoedel at 731 Michale Street 338-2774 for details.
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