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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1981
Page
18
The Associated Press has chronicled NL Manager of the Year awardees since 1941, detailing yearly honorees and the franchises they led. The compilation highlights notable selections and shifts in managerial success across decades.
A roster snapshot listing free agent pitchers in order names Glenn Abbott Seattie Joaquin Andujar Roy Burris Bill Campbell Larry Christenson John Denny Ed Farmer Ferguson Jenkins Ron Guidry Jesse Jefferson Dave LaRoche Sid Monge John Montefusco Ron Reed Frank Tanana Dick Tidrow Rick Waits and infielders Mark Belanger Bert Campaneris Dave Chalk Ron Jackson Lamar Johnson Pete Mackanin Jerry Remy Chris Speier outfielders Glenn Adams Jett Burroughs Dave Collins Helty Cruz Reggie Jackson Jerry Morgies Lou Piniello Tom Paquette Joe Rudi Tony Scott Reggie Smith Jerry Turner Mike Vail Tim Blackwell Buck Martinez Ed OM
The New York Yankees signed outfielder Lou Piniella to a multiyear contract and released several players. The New York Mets named Jim Frey as batting coach on a one year contract. Newark Nets activated Albert King and waived David Burns. Knicks activated Bill Cartwright and released DeWayne Scales. Giants placed Ernie Hughes on injured reserve and signed Jim Clack. Red Wings acquired Eric Vail from Calgary for Gary McAdam and two draft picks.
A compiled list of players by position from multiple Iowa prep teams. Notables include Ends Jeff Plate and Andy Siekert, Guards Mike Burlage and Jim Lee, Tackles Kevin Haynes and Kevin Soathoff, Centers Mark Ries and Jett Schnell, and quarterbacks Kevin Kudina and Dave Rimo. Teams represented include Center Point, Stormont, Maquoketa Valley, North Linn, East Buchanan, Ed-Co, Edgewood Colesburg, and Magoketa Valley among others.
Bowling results show Pat Knight averaging 189 and, at Marion Monday Night Castle Lanes, 641 series led men. Joan McCord top woman at Jubilee Lanes with 203 and 577 set. Numerous leagues record high games, series, and individual scores across May City and Castle venues including Legion Lanes, Mon. Nite Mixed and Inter Church events.
New York 11 New Jersey 99 Indiana 109 Cleveland 102 Boston 90 Washington 84 Atlanta 94 Milwaukee 83 Philadelphia 95 Detroit 93 San Antonio 128 Los Angeles 102 Chicago 119 Kansas City 107 Phoenix 109 Denver 106 Portland 117 Dallas 95 Utah 106 San Diego 97 Seattle 123 Golden State 113. Wednesday’s games schedule includes Kansas City at Boston 6 30 p.m. CST Milwaukee at New Jersey 6 35 p.m. CST Chicago at Philadelphia 6 35 p.m. CST Los Angeles at Houston 8 05 p.m. CST Dallas at Seattle 9 30 p.m. CST
State Today notes an Iowa intrasquad basketball game at the Five Seasons Center at 7 00 p m on Friday with multiple football playoff finals listed for Cedar Falls and UNI Dome. Mount Mercy men compete in the Mount Mercy Tip Off tournament at Regis with Wise River Falls facing Iowa Wesleyan and Mount Mercy meeting Viterbo La Crosse at 6 30 p m and 8 30 p m respectively.
Islanders beat Winnipeg St Louis 5 to 7 in a rough session. Calgary and Los Angeles posted 4 and 2 respectively. Edmonton faces Hartford at 6:35 p.m. Buffalo meets the Rangers at 6:35 p.m. Pittsburgh visits Washington at 6:35 p.m. Islanders host Toronto at 7:05 p.m. Detroit plays Chicago at 7:35 p.m. Winnipeg visits Minnesota at 7:35 p.m. Montreal clashes with Colorado at 8:35 p.m. Quebec faces Vancouver at 9:05 p.m.
Matt Egeland, 1981 state champion from West Des Moines Dowling, earned the evening's only pin at 6 29 of an eight minute bout. Sophomores Trizzino, Zalesky and Lennie Zalesky plus senior Fitzgerald won their matches as the standouts. Marty Kistler, a two time California state champ, was the lone freshman starter, with coach Gable noting Kistler's potential and nerves.
In a 6 0 victory over Tim Merzweiler, the Prairie and Iowa squads split bouts. Fresh Mike Hahesy clinched a late win for Prairie at 150, with Joel Thompson 118 and Jim Zalesky 158 also securing wins for CR Prairie amid a series of weight class matchups featuring various high school and prep stars.
The Hawkeyes boast players from 19 states in a single roster as Mark Dukes notes. He highlights the coast to coast setup of the starting backfield for the Wisconsin game and the diverse receiving corps and linemen from multiple states. The piece lists states represented and counts of players across Big Ten rosters, underscoring sociology behind football talent.
Hawkeyes coach comments amid 4-2 Big Ten standings noting unequal scheduling. He argues all teams should play the same number of conference games and predicts a tough path to a league title. He also salutes Wisconsin fans and recalls the Minnesota game impact on TV exposure.
ISU running back Crutchfield, who gained 1066 yards last season, has 1066 this year but two recent games 46 and 41 yards hurt. Coach Duncan said Crutchfield deals with an ankle and hamstring, with Arnaud out for the season, Neal out Saturday, Coughlin doubtful, Butts questionable, Brown likely to play. Nebraska, as usual, remains a tough foe.
STANWOOD The Lincoln Community School Board discussed potential realignments to reduce travel. A proposal would form a conference with Lincoln Lisbon Clarence Lowden Olin Midland Springville Alburnett and Central City, replacing Guttenberg East Central and Preston. The board plans to send the superintendent activities director and a board member to December talks.
Artis Gilmore scored 28 points and Rickey Sobers 22 as the Chicago Bulls beat the Kansas City Kings 119 to 107. Rookie Ray Blume added 17 points while filling in for a toe-injured Ronnie Lester, with Sobers netting 10 in the final period.
Robert Estes poured in 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds while freshman Barry Stevens added 26 as the Cardinal defeated the Gold 86 to 71 in an Iowa State University intrasquad game Tuesday night.
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