Reds celebrate as division title looms amid party chaos
The Cedar Rapids Reds clinched at least a share of the league title after a 10-1 victory over Clinton Giants and a postgame celebration. The scene featured champagne, a long banana split, and a festive mood as directors and players toasted the win.
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Kennedy Czechs Rally For Tight Kennedy Regis Victory
Cedar Rapids Kennedy edged Cedar Rapids Regis 13 to 10 at Kingston Stadium in a comeback victory. Kris Kvach threw the winning 28 yard TD to Kris Kvach with 50 seconds left, while Kris Kvach and Jeff Pavek starred with rushing and receiving plays amid Kennedy's late surge.
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Marion Indians tame Linn-Mar in season opener at Armstrong Field
Marion defeats Linn-Mar 17 to 7 before about 6000 fans. The Indians debut a 4-3 defense and rely on a power running game led by Ron Knapp and Joe Sondag as Todd Tharp directs a long fourth quarter drive capped by a Doug Jackson field goal. An aggressive Marion secondary harasses Linn-Mar quarterback Steve Lombardo, intercepting three passes and sealing the win.
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49ers and Eagles Kick Off New NFL Year
The 49ers face the Eagles in the season opener as Joe Montana aims to restore the high-powered offense of 1981 after a 1-3 preseason. Montana vows redesigned plays for the regular season while 12 other Week One games and Monday night Dallas at Washington are on tap.
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Reds Clinch Central Division Title in Dramatic Finish
Cedar Rapids defeats Clinton in 12 innings but earns the Midwest League Central crown via tiebreakers after Waterloo wins to close ground. Reds host Springfield in a best of three playoff opener Sunday at 7:30 p.m. with Appleton facing Waterloo for the wild card.
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