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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 2001
Page
23
Annika Sorenstam signs autographs for fans after the Longs Drug Challenge pro-am in Lincoln California. She seeks her fifth LPGA Tour win in succession this week.
Mount Mercy University Mustangs rise to No. 23 in NAIA rankings after a 6 of 7 run that included a win over Iowa. The 33-10 team, led by Coach Justin Schulte, captured three of four vs St. Ambrose and share the Midwest Classic lead with Grand View at 9-3.
Iowa State shortstop Amberly Lessenger, frustrated after three strikeouts, faced loaded bases in the seventh and delivered a crucial hit to spark the Cyclones. The Grandview native entered batting .231 and finally found success against Iowa Hawkeyes ace Kristi Hanks with two outs and the bases full.
Cedar Rapids native Cedric Ward, a former Washington High School and UNI standout, signed with the Miami Dolphins shortly before this weekend's draft. Ward, a four year NFL veteran with the Jets, was en route to Miami when his uncle Preston Ward confirmed the deal. The Miami Herald noted the development in its Wednesday edition.
Ward accepts a two year $2 million contract with a $550000 signing bonus as Miami uses freed funds from O J McDuffie pay cut to pursue big plays in the passing game. Ward, coming from the Jets, had 54 receptions for 801 yards last season and 119 career receptions.
Washington High tops Cedar Rapids Washing ton by 22 strokes at Pleasant Valley Golf with freshman Ellen Fry medalist at 82. Linn-Mar second 367, Little Hawks 382. Coach Dave Kriz lauds Megan Gavin and hopes Ashley Ernst return to boost chances. Fry overcame late-day struggles with a key birdie on No. 12.
Ed Hansen, 53, resigns as Solon head football coach citing lack of energy after a storied 28 year reign that included a 1988 state title and multiple playoff appearances. He will remain Solon girls basketball coach while tee times at Lake Macbride Golf Course shift later in fall.
Barry Bonds crushed a two run homer into McCovey Cove for his 500th career long ball highlighting a 3 2 victory over the Dodgers at Pacific Bell Park. He joined a select group as family and Hall of Famers watched the splash from the bay.
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