Reds Home Opener Preview Shows Mixed Prospects and Hopes
The Reds unveil a crowded spring roster with returnees Greg Lonigro Reggie Jefferson and Freddie Benavides. Jefferson recovers from a shin injury and targets a full season while Lonigro pushes to move up. Manager Bombard’s lineup features Sambo Davis Forney Malinak and Brune as he seeks balance and energy for opening weekend.
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Reds Aiming For Strength In Pitching Cadre
The Reds expect pitching depth with Moscrey Scudder and rotation arms Henry Rodgers Chavez. Henry, 19, was a 15th round pick from Eastwood HS El Paso. Rodgers, 25, came from San Francisco and played for Clinton. Chavez, 22, joined as a free agent from New Mexico State Billings. Brusky, Colson, Dodd, Hill, Nordstrom and Simpson handle bullpen duties.
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Bassett Centered on Historic Run as City Council Prospect
The article notes Bassett's 74-76 record over seven years and hints at a potential City Council bid, marking a historic possibility since Black candidates have rarely held the post. LaSalle leaders, including Rev. Donald Schmitt, reflect on Bassett's coaching tenure and ongoing vacancy challenges for a successor.
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Masters From page 1B
Crenshaw credits accuracy and short putts amid tough conditions at the Masters. Ballesteros four putted for a double bogey on 16 and finished 73. Nicklaus, six time champion, shot 75 amid windy greens. Norman plus Mize faltered, while Crenshaw and others battled the course’s harsh setup.
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Coe Mount Mercy split baseball doubleheader in Daniels Park
Coe opened with a 3-2 loss to Mount Mercy in the first game while Mount Mercy dominated 12-9 in the nightcap. Coe coach Pinky Primrose noted the teams are early in the season after nine days off as pitchers struggled but hitters produced. Mount Mercy’s Darrin Redmond and Jeff Frese fueled the offense and pitchers Raasch and Frese starred on the mound. The doubleheader left both sides smiling for a split with upcoming games set against Grinnell and Luther.
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Haight Opens Beckman Weight Room Boosts Team Training
Haight endowed Beckman with 6000 for a new weight room that now serves male and female athletes. Beckman athletic director Terry Scherbring called the facility busier and improved, noting Haight coached there 1979 through 1981. Haight, 26, and Polly live in North Liberty and anticipate mini camp return after an injury led to spot duty in last season's games.
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Stewart Leads Iowa Rushing Amid Inexperience In Big Ten
Hawkeye tailback Stewart discusses adapting after missing a year due to ACT prep and a recent ankle sprain. Fry notes freshmen blitz threats and learning the multiple offense as Iowa eyes a Big Ten title and Rose Bowl, with Jet Davis ahead of red shirts Saunders and Leroy Smith in backing roles.
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