Winds Halt Hawkeye Downs Opening Auto Race
Windy conditions and dusty track force promoter Al Miller to cancel two features at Hawkeye Downs on Sunday. Ed Sanger led a drivers’ meeting urging safety, with a Friday double feature replacing the program and an amended May 1 date. Heat winners included Tom Hearst, Bill Zwanziger, Roger Dolan, Dave Bendley, Curt Hansen, Mike Niffenegger, Kenny Walton, and Steve Keppler.
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Indians Reactivate Crabb as Spikes Sent to Toledo
The Cleveland Indians bring back outfielder Jonhoy Crabb and send outfielder Charlie Spikes to Toledo in the International League as part of a roster move.
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Giants Rally Hats Win in 9th Over Burlington Bees
The Cedar Rapids Giants rally in the ninth inning to beat Burlington 5 to 4 at Memorial Stadium. Sherman pitched 6 1/3 innings for the win, Barton and Kuecker drove in the tying and winning runs as inside-out caps symbolized the late surge.
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Michigan State Tops Iowa for Big Ten Softball Title
Michigan State, the defending national champion, defeats Iowa 10 to 1 to win the Big Ten women's softball tournament. Cindy Dennis hits Iowa's lone run with two of the Hawkeyes' three hits. Three Iowa players make all tournament team: Peg Augsburger Polly VenHorst Kris Rogers.
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Iowa Hawkeyes spring practice review and prospects
Iowa's football outlook after the intrasquad game shows defense solid but offense needing work due to injuries to Mayer Palladino Leonard Mosley and Evans's absence for study. Doug Piro praises the QB play while noting gaps in receivers and pass protection. Kicking and punting appear reliable with Holsclaw and Schilling.
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Iowa Spring QB Race Narrowed Between McLaughlin and Piro
Iowa coaches rated Tom McLaughlin as top but after Saturday's game Cummings said McLaughlin and Piro are about even and will battle for the starting job this fall. McLaughlin admitted he was disappointed with his showing.
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Higgins shoots 42 to lead Kennedy in six-team meet
Paula Higgins shot 42 for medalist honors Saturday to lead C R Kennedy to victory in a six team golf meet at Squaw Creek. Kennedy finished with 188, Wahlert 193, Hempstead 202, Senior 208, Washington 216 and Jefferson 227.
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Veteran baseball executive Fred Haney turns 79
Veteran baseball executive Fred Haney celebrates turning 79 today as he reflects on a career spanning decades in baseball management and executive leadership.
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