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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1971

Page

25

Pirates Open World Series With Talkative Ellis Pitcher

Pirates captain Dock Ellis dominates headlines by shifting to pitching in the World Series opener against the Orioles. Manager Danny Murtaugh chose Ellis as starter if his elbow cooperates after a season of tenderness, as Pittsburgh clinched the NL pennant with a 9 5 win over the Giants aided by Bruce Kison and Dave Giusti in relief and hits from Rich Hebner and Al Oliver.

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Karras Plans Boycott of Lions Games

Alex Karras argues he and Detroit sports writers will boycott Lions games after being barred from the press box following his departure from the Lions. He defends his Fox press column role and criticizes Lions management, saying fans back him and promising a Sunday boycott if access remains barred.

Alex Detroit Lions Lions Karras Detroit U. of Iowa Detroit Free Press Detroit PR Lyall Smith The Free Press Smith Joe Schmidt Joe Washington Redskins Green Bay

Kirkwood Eagles Announce 1971-72 Basketball Schedule

Kirkwood Community College's 1971-72 schedule features 24 games led by athletic director Rich Koolbeck. The season opens December 4 at Mount Vernon against Cornell College freshmen, with a home opener December 9 versus Clinton Community College. The Eagles face Iowa freshmen February 29 in Iowa City. Last season they went 15-12. Coach Don Roby expects a tougher slate and practice starts October 18.

Rich Koolbeck Kirkwood Eagles Mt. Vernon Cornell College Clinton Community College Iowa Iowa City Don Roby

Forget the Records It's THAT Game

Jeffers on 4-0 leads Jeff Jefferson and Washington 1-2-1 prepare for Friday football at Kingston stadium at 7 45 p m. Hawks coach Jack Fisk and Warriors coach Wally Sheets emphasize forgetting records as they discuss the Mississippi Valley clash.

Gene Jefferson Ean Johnson Mike Rasmuss Vwn Malone Mike Schietzer Age Bachman Neil van Slyke Howard Johnson George Niehouse Lon Louvar Fig Tim Burke Rick Nate Washington Woo Collins Mark Turner Meyocks Mike Luber Jim Gray Jeff King Jim Bromwell Matt Fietcher Neo Conkling Greg Witwer James Bassett Jeff Kingston Stadium KCRG Jefferson Jack Fisk Wally Sheets Saisd Wash Ish Sheets Warriors J-Hawks

City Game Regis Faces Kennedy in City High Clash

Regis, 3-0, meets Kennedy, 3-0-1, in a Thursday city high school football showdown at Kingston Stadium set for 7:45 PM. Both teams carry undefeated vibes as the game tests league standings and regional bragging rights.

Regis Kennedy Kingston Stadium

Officiating and grit color Big Ten coaches voice complaints

Illinois coach Bob Blackman harshly criticized his team and officials after a 52 14 loss to Washington. He disputed a near-touchdown call, citing an official overrule. The column also surveys absurd college stats and notes the World Series anthem Take Me Out to the Ball Game, and the odd history of its author Jack Norworth.

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