Giants open season on home turf at Memorial Stadium
Cedar Rapids Giants start Midwest League play at 7 30 p m weather permitting with Jeff Stadler on mound in the opener He, along with Jeff Stember, tied for most starts by CR Giants pitchers last season Stadler eyes improved form after adding a change up and curve ball and aims to build on a strong home opener history with low earned runs and high strikeouts in recent seasons
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Reading the Masters Caddy Bond with Watson in Augusta
Tom Watson reveals the dynamic with his caddy Leon McClattie at Augusta National. He explains how the quiet Scotsman guides club selection and wind judgment, shaping a Masters ritual rooted in caddie tradition amid the rise of carts and pro tours.
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Lietzke Takes Early Masters Lead In Surprising Round
Bruce Lietzke fired a five under par 67 to lead the 43rd Masters at Augusta National. He said he felt in a trance after four late birdies, while rivals Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus posted 68 and 69 respectively as the field began play.
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Cornets force third game in WBL playoffs
Iowa Cornets beat Chicago 114-101 to force a deciding third game in their Women’s Basketball League series. Denise Sharps scored 25 points and defended Rita Easterling, changing the tempo after halftime as Iowa surged from a 30-25. margin to a 56-47 halftime lead. The winner will host Saturday on Iowa’s floor.
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Old men pace in AL with grand slam and shutout wins
veterans Carl Yastrzemski Tommy John and Ferguson Jenkins pace early season wins. Yaz hit a seventh career grand slam and led Boston past Milwaukee 12 10. John pitched a three hitter for New York in a 5 0 win over Baltimore. Jenkins worked six earned runs over 844 innings in Texas 5 3 win over Cleveland.
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Linn-Mar coach Moore resigns for professional advancement
John Moore announces his resignation as Linn-Mar boys basketball coach citing professional advancement and will take over as head coach at Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln next season. He notes petitions seeking his ouster had no effect on his decision.
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