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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1979

Page

22

Cubs Top Pirates Behind McGlothen Shutout

Lynn McGlothen pitched a four-hitter in Chicago’s 2-0 win over Pittsburgh. Scot Thompson delivered a two-run single in the fifth as the Cubs seized control, while Pirates starter Don Robinson allowed both runs in a strong effort. Pittsburgh dropped three straight and ceded first in the NL East to Montreal with a week left.

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Local League Scores Highlight Weekend Action

Alburnett A and M beat Gustafson 67 to 51 in the Salvation Army league led by Pat Steele with 16 points and Gordy Fetter 25. Shake Your Booty beat Paradise 59 to 51 as Bruce Stark scored 20 and Rick Blackwell 19. Papa Juan's edged Fairchilds 59 to 53 with Tebassett 23 and Blackman 18. K of G defeated Shamrock Construction 69 to 55 as Dale Lassen 23 and McMann 20 propelled scoring. Margaret Hach shot the 140 yard eighth hole at Twin Pines. Cedar Rapids Comets host Kirkwood Sunday at 2 p.m. at Jones Park. Simpson outlasted Coe in four sets 6-15, 15-12, 4-15, 15-12, 15-5 in women's volleyball.

Alburnett A & M Gustafson Salvation Army Pat Steele Alburnett Gordy Fetter Paradise Bruce Stark Rick Blackwell Papa Juan's Fairchild’s Tebassett Papa Juan Blackman Fairchild S. K of G Shamrock Construction Dale Lassen K of G McMann Shamrock

Dolphins warn Bears not to rely on Payton alone

United Press International reports the Miami Dolphins warn Chicago to diversify the attack as Walter Payton seeks to extend his NFL lead. The Bears visit the Orange Bowl to face a stingy Miami defense allowing about 100 rushing yards per game while Payton eyes more than 441 yards on 81 carries this season.

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Artis Gilmore Rebounds Per Game Average Highlighted

In two seasons at Jacksonville Artis Gilmore averaged 22.7 rebounds per game. His dominant inside play defined the era and showcased elite rebounding skills for the team.

Jacksonville Artis Gilmore

Twin Bill Set for Five Seasons Center on December 22

The Five Seasons Center in Cedar Rapids will host its first high school basketball double header on December 22. Kennedy faces Regis and Washington meets Jefferson in the twin bill at the Cedar Rapids venue.

Five Seasons Center Cedar Rapids Center Kennedy Regis Washington Jefferson

Sherk Caponi Lead Tie At LPGA Kansas City Classic

Overland Park Kansas Fed LPGA Kansas City Classic action sees Cathy Sherk and Donna Caponi Young card 69s to share the lead with Barbara Maxness after two rounds.

Overland Park, Kan UPI Cathy Sherk Donna Caponi Young Barbara Maxness

Waltrip Sets Martinsville Pole in Dolly Car

Darrell Waltrip driving a Chevrolet Caprice named Dolly earned the pole for the Old Dominion 500 at Martinsville and set a qualifying speed record of 88.265 mph. He won $1,000, claimed his fifth pole of the season tying Buddy Baker, and marked his third Martinsville pole including the spring Virginia 500. Sunday’s 500-lap race runs 262.5 miles in its 24th annual edition.

Martinsville, Va UPI Darrell Waltrip Dolly Dolly Parton Martinsville Speedway Waltrip Buddy Baker

Blazers Land 1982 First Round Pick in Walton Deal

The San Diego Clippers traded a 1982 first round draft pick and 350000 dollars to Portland to compensate for signing center Bill Walton.

Portland Ore UPI San Diego Clippers Bill Walton Trail Blazers

Graham Takes Lead At Napa Classic After 66

Lou Graham moved into the second round lead at the Napa Classic in Napa California posting a 6 under par 66. The veteran PGA Tour player seeks his third win of the 1979 season and his 16th career title.

Napa, Calif UPI Lou Graham

Fine Print in Sports TV Sports Transactions

Reel wrap of sports TV listings across networks. Kentucky at Indiana 12 30 p m ABC. Baseball matchups Pirates Cubs or Twins Brewers NBC. CBS Sports Spectacular includes Great American Truck Race and U S Amateur Roller Skating 3 p m CBS. Also Woodward Stokes 4 p m CBS ABC Wide World of Sports. Hayden Fry 11 30 p m KCRG. NFL Today 11 30 a m CBS. UNI Football 11 30 a m KWWL. Packers vs Vikings noon CBS. Colts vs Steelers noon NBC. Baseball 1 p m KCRG. Bears vs Dolphins 3 p m CBS. College Football Midnight KCRG. Monday Football Cowboys Browns 8 p m ABC.

Kentucky Indiana ABC Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Minnesota Twins Milwaukee Brewers NBC U.S CBS Woodward Stokes ABC Wide World of Sports United States New York State Hayden Fry KCRG UNI KWWL Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings Baltimore Colts Pittsburgh Steelers Chicago Bears Miami Dolphins

Golf Twins Pines Retired Men Low Gross Leads

Carl Badger posts low gross with 39 while Truman Knutson earns low net at the Twin Pines event. Closest to pin honors go to Bob Rogers on No 4 and Russ Braley on No 8.

Low Gross Carl Badger Truman Knutson Bob Rogers Russ Braley

Major League Revering. MLB Schedule and Results

Chase of box scores and lineups across multiple games. Scores include Boston 4 Detroit 1, Houston 3 Cincinnati 2 in 13 innings, San Diego 3 Los Angeles 1, and Montreal Montreal at Philadelphia postponed by rain. Numerous pitcher notes and game times listed.

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