Public sees hawk coaching row as crowd pressure grows
Open Forum letters from Iowa readers debate George Raveling's Iowa tenure and the media and public role in coaching decisions. Contributors defend free coach discretion, worry over fan pressure, and call for a calmer approach as Iowa seeks a Big Ten caliber successor.
Area sports notes cover wrestling, camps and meetings
Benton community hosts USA Wrestling Cadet and 14 and under state qualifier on April 19 with a $5 entry. Weigh-ins 7 to 9 a.m. Info from Jerry Eckenrod. Also first East Side Maid-Rite 14 inch slow pitch tournament set for May 2-4 in A and B divisions. contact Steve Hepker. Cedar Rapids Packer Backers plan informational meeting at Sea Galley to discuss a trip to a preseason game. Coaches and umpires sought for 16-18 Metro Babe Ruth league. Cedar Rapids Amateur Softball Association hosting 12 inch slow-pitch tournament April 26-27 at Tait Cummins Park. entry $70 plus $13 ASA sanction if not already sanctioned. entries due April 13 with draw April 23 at B and N Pizza Lounge. Blue Star basketball camp at Indiana State University June 15-20 directed by Paul James. Booster clubs elect officers. IGHSAU softball rules meetings across multiple sites starting April 15. Coe awards Tim Fey MVP. Eric Tupper national qualifier. Local youth teams seek players and booster meetings held. Shinsplints Shuffle II road race and 2 mile run/walk April 19 with $5 and $7 fees. entries due April 18. Cornbelt Regional Volleyball Championships with 90+ teams at UNI. Iowa Junior Girls Golf Tour June 16-18 at Sibley. entries April 10-May 15.
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