Weissmuller a Tarzan Through Years Despite Decline
The 74 year old star suffers a brain disorder and reality loss per AP notes in Sunday's Gazette. The famed swimmer and actor held five Olympic golds and 174 records, with later life struggle to escape the Tarzan image, while other athletes like Brix and Henry also briefly portrayed the role.
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Hawkeye basketball signs Minnesota prep star Mark Heller
Iowa City announces the 6-9 center Mark Heller from St. Paul Academy has signed a national letter of intent. Coach Lute Olson says Heller is a versatile 220 pound forward–pivot player with strong scoring, passing and dedication.
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Iowa duo among 15 NCAA postgraduate scholars
Michael William Kemp of the University of Northern Iowa and Robert Chad Wisco of Cornell College were named national NCAA postgraduate scholars, part of a 15-player award nationwide.
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Rodgers breaks own Boston Marathon record in win
Bill Rodgers wins the 83rd Boston Marathon in 2 09 27 setting American and course records. He outdueled Toshihiko Seko on Heartbreak Hill and repeats as champion for the second straight year. Joan Benoit wins the women's race in 2 35 15, smashing the previous mark by seven minutes. Ken Archer leads the wheelchair division in 2 38 59.
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McGregor Marathoner Collins Competes In Boston
Herbert Collins of McGregor finished the Boston Marathon in 3 hours 42 minutes 35 seconds. The Collins Oil Co. operator, 43, hoped for 3 20 but final hills limited his time. He was accompanied by his wife and two sons and may or may not run again next year.
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Cornets-Angels Championship Game Set for Cedar Rapids
Iowa Cornets will meet Houston Angels in the third game of the best of five series at Five Seasons Center Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids game is April 23 with a potential fourth game April 26 in Des Moines and a fifth game in Houston. Cornets beat Chicago for the Midwest crown while Angels defeated New York for the Eastern title.
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Giants Top Clinton 7-3 on Strong Stember Start
Cedar Rapids Giants beat Clinton 7-3 in a Midwest League game led by Jeff Stember in his season debut who allowed two hits in seven innings. Phil Sutton and Johnny Rabb each had three hits and scored a run. Rabb drove in two with a first inning double and a later single. The win evened the Giants record at 2-2 as they head to Burlington before a home series with the Bees.
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