Wildcats hire Gillispie to restore Kentucky tradition
Kentucky introduces Billy Gillispie as new coach on a seven year deal to revive the Wildcats. Kansas State promotes Frank Martin to replace Bob Huggins while Seattle hires Tia Jackson to run the women’s program and Don Imus apologizes for a damaging Rutgers remark.
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RoughRiders Rally For 3-2 Win At Green Bay
Cedar Rapids overcame a 2-0 deficit with third period goals by Ian Slater and Scott Wietcha in the final two minutes to beat Green Bay 3-2 in a United States Hockey League game. Gazette staff and wire reports
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Cedar Rapids Kennels Introduce Pitcher No 22 B
The 20 year old pitcher from Shadow Hills is listed as B/T R/R with a 62 height. Drafted by the Angels in the first round of 2005 and placed 37th overall in 2005, he ranked 21st among Angels prospects per Baseball America. He led rookie Pioneer League with 82 1/3 innings, going 4 2 with a 3.50 ERA in 16 starts, allowing 82 hits and 15 walks while striking out 53.
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Johnson loses Masters lead after late bogeys
Zach Johnson finishes 1 over par 73 for a 36 hole total of even par 144 to sit two strokes behind leaders Tim Clarke and Brett Wetterich. A near ace on the 16th thrilled fans but a late meltdown on the final holes dropped him from the outright lead.
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Masters field unsettled as Weather and rookies lead
At Augusta Masters, Brett Wetterich and Tim Clark top the leaderboard at 2-under 142 after two rounds. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson struggle to stay in contention as the course plays unusually fast and unforgiving. Vaughn Taylor sits one behind after a late miss, with two-thirds of the field still within seven strokes of the lead.
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Mid-Prairie’s Stockstell tops 800 at state track meet
Aaron Stockstell, a Mid-Prairie junior, won the Class 2A 800 meters at Drake Stadium in Des Moines last May and helped the Hawks win the 400 and 800 races plus two relays. Known for speed and endurance, he values the small-town atmosphere and plans to continue his strong track career. He also anchored a medley relay to a state title while posting impressive 1:52 splits.
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