Stars host seven-state gym meet here this weekend
Washington High School gymnast Chris Fleckenstein, CRAG member, will lead Cedar Rapids area representation as she becomes CRAG’s first Class I Regional qualifier. The seven-state regional, hosted by Stars Gymnastics Academy at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, runs Saturday through Sunday with early morning doors and awards Sunday at 6 p.m. Fleckenstein, who won the state balance beam title and placed highly in floor, vault, and uneven bars, enters the regional with 68.40 points and faces strong rivals from eight states including Iowa and Minnesota.
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Bowling Column Details Local League Finishes and Prizes
The bowling section notes a misprint promising a $1500 prize for a UCP tournament winner, later corrected to a Minneapolis trip and $150 cash. It highlights season endings at Legion Lanes and Cedar Rapids venues with scores, year-end totals, and notable performances including Hal DeWoody 278-683 and Becky Punk 227-587, plus many league leaders and award mentions across multiple centers.
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Toney Leads 76ers Past Celtics 105 104 In Late Free Throws
Philadelphia rookie Andrew Toney scored a career high 35 in the regular season finale and hit two pressure free throws with two seconds left to lift the 76ers over Boston 105 104. Moses Malone paced Houston with 29 points in a 97 78 win over Kansas City as the Rockets and 76ers head to Game 2 tomorrow. Bird led Boston with 33 points as Erving added 25 for Philadelphia while Jones had 17 and Archibald 20 for the Celtics.
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Skopec and Ash win special mile events in a windy meet
Tim Skopec clocked 4 27.70 to win the men’s mile and Carrie Ash took the women’s title in 6 36.4 though she stood alone among female competitors. High school open mile went to Greg Unsicker of Iowa City City High. Team standings list Jefferson first with 114 points, Kennedy second with 111, Linn-Mar third with 72, Washington fourth with 64, and 1.C. West sixth with 31. Event results include shuttle hurdles, discus, shot put, softball throw, two mile relay, 800 relay, and more with Kennedy and Jefferson posting top marks.
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Chris Nelson
Iowa City
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Dee Wilson
J.D
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Paulette Hendixon
Jett
Relays and field events lead Jefferson in 1960s meet
Jefferson dominates with wins in 490 meter relay 346.87, 1400 medley 4:02.56, pole vault 240, 1400 medley relay 3:44.50, high jump 22-5, plus top finishes across 440 shuttle hurdles 1:04.88, shot put 142-10, long jump 62-9 44, and many relay and medley events. Kennedy, Linn-Mar, and Washington also place, with JV totals showing Kennedy ahead.
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Sheri Pope
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Jackie Moore
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Doug Schwenatzki
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Whitehead
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Bob Gratton
Steve Shenetzki
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Meyer earns MVP honors at AIAW tournament
Mount Mercy star Meyer, nearing 1000 career rebounds and points, posted 16 points and 9.6 rebounds per game in the 1980-81 season and won MVP after the AIAW Division III tourney in La Crosse. The biology major, praised for team focus, questions pursuing a future in the Women’s Basketball League amid its financial issues.
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Humboldt champion picks Iowa Hawkeyes add Dresser in signing
Two time state champion Kevin Dresser has signed a national letter of intent with the Iowa Hawkeyes boosting their middle weight depth. Dresser went 112 11 1 in high school, won the Class 2A 132 pound state title in February and was the 126 pound champion last year, providing immediate national level momentum for Iowa.
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Try New Food Choices Cut Waste and Stretch Dollars
PARADE food editor Sylvia Schur offers several unique recipes and explains how this Sunday introduces smart eating choices to cut waste and stretch dollars.
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