49ers trade Delvin Williams for Dolphins players and picks
San Francisco moves Delvin Williams to Miami for receiver Freddie Solomon, safety Vern Roberson, and two draft picks including a first round choice in next month's NFL draft. The 49ers had acquired OJ Simpson last month and tout Williams as a top talent on a winning club.
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Kirkwood Golf and Softball Schedule Highlights
Kirkwood hosts a series of golf meets in late April and May including the Keokuk conference on April 20 and a Burlington 1 p.m. event at Squaw Creek on April 21. Other golf dates include April 25 at Ellis Park and April 27 Fort Madison with May 4 Muscatine and May 12 regional at Iowa City Finkbine. Women's softball at Kirkwood Weily Field features Indian Hills on April 18 at 3 p.m. and Mount Mercy on April 19 at 5 p.m.
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New corner crew aims to boost Hawkeye Downs racing
Hawkeye Downs promoter AL Frieden launches a new season with corner men at all corners to settle disputes and clarify rules. The Downs adds a third class altered street stock plus a higher pay schedule and new grass seed and paint for infield areas as teams prepare for 12 races on Fridays.
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Rugby meeting scheduled at Rapids Chevrolet building
The Cedar Rapids Rugby Club will hold an organizational meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Rapids Chevrolet building. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. For information call Gregg Carver after 5 p.m. at 366-7733 or 366-0654.
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No-Hitter Preserved After Scorer’s Call Controversy
Neal Russo as official scorer ruled Maddox’s eighth inning hit an error, keeping Bob Forsch’s no-hitter intact. The play sparked debate at Busch Stadium as witnesses questioned Reitz’s fielding on the key ball.
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Phillie
Greg Luzinski
Hayes indicted on drug charges in Dallas County
Former Dallas Cowboys star Bob Hayes was indicted by a Dallas County grand jury on three drug counts. He faces two cocaine delivery charges and one Quaalude delivery charge tied to an April 6 arrest in Dallas, following a three month Addison drug-trafficking probe.
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Graceland Names Tom McCracken as Head Basketball Coach
Graceland College appoints Tom McCracken 34 a former Grace land star guard as head basketball coach. He has a 198-76 college coaching record over 13 years and replaces Clay ton Henry who is on sabbatical. Betty Welch will serve as acting athletic director with Gary Collins resigning.
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Thought for Today Bible Quote Refocus
A brief daily thought reflects on the biblical question of profit versus the soul. It cites the well known saying that gaining the world matters little if one loses the soul. A concise inspirational note intended for reflection.
Boit to Run at Drake Relays 800 Meter Race
Kenyan Mike Boit ranked No. 2 in the world for 800 meters and Mark Enyeart of Utah State ranked No. 4 will headline the Drake Relays 800 meter field on April 28. Oklahoma senior Randy Wilson, Knoxville Iowa native and last year’s relay winner, is also scheduled to compete.
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Mark Enyeart
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Randy Wilson
Knoxville
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Kirkwood Juco Journey to Iowa Conference Tourney
Kirkwood Community College will compete in the Iowa Junior College Conference tournament in Keokuk on April 20. The baseball schedule lists games at Muscatine on April 18 and 21, Keokuk on April 20, Burlington on April 21 and May 2, Muscatine on April 25, Waldorf at Waldorf on April 28 and 29, and a Sub-Regional set for May 5-6 at Jones Park and nearby sites.
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