Modern Piping tops Nebraska in USA Western Regional opener
Modern Piping of Cedar Rapids won 2-0 over Broken Bow Nebraska as Gregg Bosch pitched a three hit shutout and drove in a run. Butt’r Topp defeated Ken's Pizza 4-0 while Kutis Funeral Home beat Plantation Steak House 7-4 in opening night games at Ellis Park.
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Bahr Clutch Field Goal Lifts Penn State Past Temple 10-7
Senior Matt Bahr kicked a 23-yard field goal with 10 seconds left to give third-ranked Penn State a 10-7 victory over Temple in the season opener. Temple threatened late with a 21-yard TD pass from Brian Broomell to Zachary Dixon, but PSU's offense finally clicked after a fumble recovery by Lance Mehl. Temple punter Casey Murphy dominated with 11 punts for 48 yards average, pinning PSU back repeatedly.
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Cedar Rapids Could Lift Iowa to ASA NationalGoes
Cedar Rapids fans boast of 200 to 300 fast pitch teams while only 21 are registered with the American Softball Association. Iowa ranks fourth nationally with 260 registrations though many CR teams remain unregistered, potentially boosting state champions to nationals if more join.
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Bryant wary of No. 1 ranking
Alabama opens the 1978 season at Legion Field against Nebraska with Bear Bryant downplaying the preseason No. 1 status. He cites slower summer progress, new linemen, and the need for focus as the Tide seeks a strong start after a controversial 1977 finish and a recent setback history at Legion Field.
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Giants Edge Phillies On Clark Eighth-Inning Homer
Jack Clark hit his 22nd homer in the eighth inning as the San Francisco Giants rallied to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 4 to 3 after Steve Carlton had retired 15 straight batters.
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U.S. Open Tennis CBS Noon Coverage and Nebraska vs Alabama Football
TV sports today lists U.S. Open tennis at noon on CBS, Motors baseball at 1 p.m., pro wrestling at 12:30 p.m., World of Stunts at 2:30 p.m., K Sports Challenge at 3 p.m., The Racers at 3:30 p.m., Wide World of Sports at 4 p.m., and a 8 p.m. Nebraska versus Alabama football on ABC.
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Spinks limo crash follows hug with Pell child
At New Orleans airport Leon Spinks and a nine month old girl named Laura Pell shared a tearful moment before a motorcycle escort rammed the back of Spinks' $35,000 limousine. No injuries were reported though it marked his seventh traffic incident since winning the title from Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali criticized Spinks saying if he stays out of jail, he will whip his tail.
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Evert Sweeps Ganz On Open Court In Open Win
Defending champion Chris Evert dominated Donna Ganz 6 0 6 4 in a second round match at the U S Open. Jimmy Connors defeated Steve Docherty 6 1 6 3 in a night session. Vilas, Tanner, Navratilova and Wade won. Austin the 15 year old won 6 3 6 0. Gerulas finished off Amaya 6 2 6 7 6 3 in a rain delayed match.
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Hawks Downs de cides season champs at Hawkeye Downs
Car Eller rejoins the Vikings as the Royals prepare to run. Page references indicate regional sports notes and upcoming features on each team.
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