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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1979
Page
17
Umpire Lou DiMuro, knocked down by Cliff Johnson on a 11th inning play, shows no major injuries after X rays. Hospital reports say spine fracture suspected earlier proved negative as DiMuro awaits return to action.
In Milwaukee, Cliff Johnson of the Yankees collided with home plate umpire Lou Di Muro during the 11th inning. Both were knocked down. Di Muro was transported to a hospital by ambulance, while Johnson left the field on his own.
Iowa High School Basketball Stars meet Illinois counterparts June 22 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium Des Moines. Proceeds support Better Education for Athletes sponsoring a Chicago summer camp with 15 days of study. Bob Love coaches Illinois, Dolph Pulliam leads Iowa. Isiah Thomas starred for Illinois.
Bettendorf hosts the girls state high school tennis tournament. Micki Schillig aims for the singles crown while Cedar Rapids Washington enters doubles with Kemi Gustafson and Joni Lindquist seeded third, joined by Leslie Burns and Vicki Reinicke in the big meet.
The Prairie High School Wrestling Club sponsors a 16 inch slow pitch softball tournament on the Prairie diamond June 9 10. Proceeds will go to the club.
UPI reports federal investigators are examining a golfer who killed a goose with a putter on the 17th green. Debates over intent and possible federal law against off season goose killing surround the case, with golf lore and club etiquette adding color.
The 58th NCAA track and field championships begin in Champaign Illinois with USC aiming to defend its title behind sprinter James Sanford. UTEP UCLA Oregon and Auburn loom as threats as Tito Steiner defends the decathlon crown with 7918 points and Steve Jacobs trails.
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