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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1979

Page

7

Boston Pages Orioles With 3-2 Win In Sweltering Showdown

Boston pitcher Bob Stanley outdueled Dennis Martinez as the Red Sox halted Baltimore’s seven game winning streak 3-2. Fred Lynn drove in two runs, Jim Rice delivered the tiebreaking third inning, Carl Yastrzemski missed the 3 000th hit.

Baltimore Bob Stanley Boston Red Sox Orioles Dennis Martinez Martinez Red Sox Dennis Eckersley Mike Torrez Stanley Dick Drago Don Zimmer Earl Weaver Boston Fred Lynn Jim Rice Rice Lynn Carl Yastrzemski

Barrett sets land speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats

Stuntman Stan Barrett, piloting a 40 foot rocket car, kicked off a 6.5 mile run at Bonneville on Sunday and shattered the land speed record by driving 638.637 mph. He bettered the previous mark by over seven mph as Gary Gabelich, who set the

Stan Barrett Bonneville Salt Flats Barrett Gary Gabelich

Title IX gets boost from agency

The U S Commission on Civil Rights reversed itself on proposed federal sports funding rules and urged immediate equality in per capita college athletics spending including football. The action, Monday, signals possible alignment with Title IX bans on sex discrimination though enforcement rests with DH E W. NCAA executive director Tom Hansen called the move disappointing and said the per capita test fails when football is included.

Houston UPI U.S. Commission On Civil Rights Commission Tom Hansen NCAA

Drake punter Pat King ranks third nationally in punting

Des Moines AP Drakes Pat King is third in the nation in punting per NCAA stats after 13 kicks over two games, averaging 47.4 yards. The 6-foot 205-pound senior previously averaged 39.5 yards last season. Murray Burford of Texas Tech leads with 48.4 yards on nine kicks, and BYUs Guy Brown is second at 47.8 on seven punts.

DES Moines Drake Pat King NCAA King Murray Burford Texas Tech Guy Brown BYU

Pride offers 5000 as Meyers challenge to Pacers

New Orleans Pride co owner Steve Brown said the Pride will post 5000 to challenge Ann Meyers to a one on one matchup against a Pride player, with potential to be held in the Louisiana Superdome in November. Meyers earlier practiced with eight Pacers rookies and free agents.

NEW Orleans UPI Ann Meyers NBA WBA Steve Brown New Orleans Pride Indiana Pacers Meyers Pride Pacers Ann Brown Louisiana Superdome Pacer Bobby Leonard

Cyclones Close Practices Before Bowling Green Opener

Iowa State moved to closed practices for the week as it prepares for a season opener with Bowling Green. Dick Cuvelier named offensive captain and Mike Schwartz defensive captain. Ted Clapper promoted to starting left guard after toe injury. Knothole game set for Saturday with $3 admission for under high school age.

Cyclones Ted Clapper Ankeny Clapper ISU

Major Leagues Box Score Notes and Tuesday Schedule

MLB box score notes show Wathan and Lanadreaux among leaders with LaCock Otis and McRae hitting home runs. Tuesday night schedule lists games across the majors including Chicago at Montreal and Houston at Cincinnati with multiple night games.

Chicago McGlothen Lamp Montreal Schotzeder Palmer St. Louis Denny Pittsburgh D. Robinson Philadelphia Espinosa New York Falcone Houston Cincinnati San Diego Los Angeles

UPI Board of Coaches Top 20 College FootballRatings Note

The United Press International Board of Coaches rankings list top 20 college teams with first place votes and records in parentheses. Teams on NCAA probation are ineligible per ABA agreement. Oklahoma State Auburn and Memphis State are currently on probation.

College Football New York UPI United Press International Board of Coaches American Football Coaches Association NCAA UPI Board of Coaches Oklahoma State Auburn Memphis State

Bowling Scores Highlight Cedar Rapids League Night

Jeff Eidel led His & Hers at Cedar Rapids Bowling Center with 199 256 209 for 664 while Carol Chittick rolled 220 623 for the women at Legion Lanes. Other top marks included Janet Surovy’s first ever 200 game, and multiple 500s and 600s across Castle Lanes and Legion Lanes in various mixed, couples, and Sunday leagues.

Jeff Eidel His & Hers Cedar Rapids Castle Jeanne Bailey Jeanne Fratella Gene Mason Jack Cupp Marion George Cleppe Caro Thompson Percy Lawrence Wes Beshears Bruce Bidwell Renee Myrick Karen Ramsey Sue Clark Carol Burns Bonnie Gamber Mark Morris Mike Davis Blairs Ferry Ralph Strickler Ed Miller Winni Smith Beth Johnson Kevin Malmaphy Mike Merrigan Occie Culp Chuck Ealy Ben Goode Judy Burkle Dan Hoffa Steve Eckard Shirley Kaufman

Luther college names new women’s cross country coach

Daryl Walsh was appointed Luther College women’s cross country coach replacing Kent Finanger who will stay on as men’s cross country coach.

Decorah Daryl Walsh Luther College Kent Finanger Finanger

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