Reuschel Dominates NL Pitching With Cubs Win Over Reds
Rick Reuschel pitched five shutout innings to beat Cincinnati 3-0, extending the Reds’ eight-year drought of losses while leading the NL with a 14-3 record and 2.15 ERA. Jose Cardenal doubled and scored, Larry Buttner tripled and homered, and Jerry Morales added a ninth-inning run for Chicago. The Reds suffer a seventh defeat for nine wins as Fred Norman allows three runs over seven. Other NL scores: Dodgers-Phillies split, Pirates over Houston, Cardinals over Atlanta, Mets over Giants, Expos over Padres in 15 innings.
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Yankees rally to top Orioles after late cliff Johnson, Jackson
Yankees comeback over Baltimore features Cliff Johnson two run homer in ninth to tie, Reggie Jackson leadoff homer in 10th as Billy Martin receives ovation at Yankee Stadium. Orioles led 4-2 entering ninth with Grimsley. other AL results include Boston over Milwaukee, Chicago over Detroit, Minnesota routs Toronto.
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Dake Becker winners at West Liberty
Darrell Dake and Steve Becker each won feature races at the West Liberty Fair track Tuesday night. Dake led all laps in the late model from the front row to a full straightaway margin, with Ken Walton second and Curt Hansen close behind. Becker took the lead after a turn one pileup in the sportsman feature and never relinquished it. Regular Saturday races resume July 30 with hot laps at 7 and races at 7:30 p.m.
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Davis and O Hanlon Named to Southeast Iowa All District Teams
Jeff Davis of Highland earned a first team outfield spot in Class 1A while Sean O Hanlon of Washington made second team catcher in Class 2A. Davis hit .464 with three home runs and pitched, earning top district honors. O Hanlon hit .409 with seven homers and 22 RBIs, plus catching every inning for two seasons. District selections were decided by area coaches in Washington.
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Kalona tractor pull draws about four thousand fans
About 4,000 people filled the new Jaycee Park in Kalona for the 17th annual tractor pull. Officials said the crowd was among the largest this year in the state as 54 entries across seven weight classes vied for 2800 dollars in prizes. Top winners and local notables including 5,000 stock winner Lloyd Wiewel and IA leaders were named. Ernie Ropp and Jerry Foriash posted notable finishes among local competitors.
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New York to Seek 1984 Olympic Games Bid
Mayor Abraham Beame announced New York City will apply this week to host the 1984 Summer Games. He cited a projected $225 million funding gap and said federal state and private financing would cover it. Beame plans to submit the application Friday to the U.S. Olympic Committee.
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Vikings keep Foreman on two year extension through 1980
Chuck Foreman agreed to a two year contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings through 1980 ending a protracted dispute. Vikings GM Mike Lynn said Foreman remains a top rusher and leader. Foreman, All-Pro, had sought renegotiation after leading the team to the NFC title game. He said the deal lifts a weight off him and he plans to return to Minnesota and pursue a Super Bowl.
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Fourth round Couples League sees low scores at Washington CC
Mr and Mrs John Lloyd had the low gross 42 and Mr and Mrs Phil Crossett the low net 25 in the fourth round at Washington Country Club. Low nets include Cox 31 in Class A, Tanner Mangold Amelia Light 31 in Class B, Garrett 31 in Class C, Carter 30 in Class D, Crossett 25 in Class E. Next league play Aug 1. Standings list Rusley 27, Myers 22, Lloyd 21, Hillman 21, Cox 20, Carr 19, Hayes 17, Nemmers 13.
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