Drake Relays eyed with Olympic hopes and rule changes
Des Moines AP reports Drake Relays April 23-24 will feature 4000 athletes with top Americans and Europeans, world marks possible in high school and open events, and rule changes to run meters for most races. Bruce Jenner among Olympians entered. standout athletes include Crockett, Wohlhuter, Bolt, Enyeart, Ripley, and Lutz with marathon divisions and an anticipated large turnout.
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Tickets On Sale For Russian Game In Indianola
Tickets for the women's basketball game between the Russian Olympic team and the Town All-Stars go on sale Thursday at six Des Moines area locations. The game is at 7 p.m. April 19 in the Indianola High School Gymnasium, the Russians only Iowa appearance. Sponsored by Sportsman's of Ankeny and Simpson College, profits benefit the Iowa Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women and the Amateur Athletic Union.
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Iowa Conference Baseball Opens With Full Slate Saturday
The Iowa conference aims to begin its 1976 baseball season with a full slate of games on Saturday. Buena Vista, Luther, William Penn, Wartburg, Central, Upper Iowa, and Simpson are set for opening day matchups while Dubuque has not yet played. Conference previews show 15 wins for 37 non-conference games through March 29, with teams mostly west and south.
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Minot State Beats Iowa State In Nonconference Clash
Minot State pitchers limited Iowa State to 13 hits as ISU fell 11-6 in nonconference baseball action. Brian Riley starred for Minot with two doubles a triple and five RBIs while Jerry Winters collected three hits for the Cyclones who head to Creighton for an eight game trip starting Friday.
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Cyclones to Host Wrestling Regional
Iowa State University will host a regional Olympic wrestling tryout April 23 and 24 at Hilton Coliseum. Harold Nichols, coach and meet director, says entry blanks go out April 5 and may be requested from the ISU wrestling office. Top three in each weight class advance to the Cleveland finals in mid May. any amateur wrestler is eligible to enter.
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