Giants Rally Past Rapids in Home Opener Thriller
Cedar Heights Giants overcome a 5-0 deficit at Memorial Stadium to beat Wisconsin Rapids 7-5 in a dramatic home opener. Don Sasser drove in decisive runs with a two-run single in the eighth, while Bowser for CRR added a grand slam? The crowd of 376 celebrated a come-from-behind victory signaling a hopeful season.
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Schmidt Sets Home Run Pace in Phillies Win
Philadelphia star Mike Schmidt slugged two more long balls tying an early season major league mark as the Phillies defeated Cincinnati 10 9. Schmidt, hot after April’s 11 homers, fanned 11 times in Miller Park era. a passed ball on a crucial eighth inning play let Dave Cash score the winning run.
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Iowa Signs Chicago Prep Guard Ronnie Lester for Hawkeyes
Iowa coach Lute Olson announced Ronnie Lester, a 6-foot guard from Dunbar High School in Chicago, signed a national letter of intent with Iowa. Lester averaged 27 points per game and earned unanimous all-star honors while choosing Iowa over Arizona Creighton Nebraska Louisville.
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Disneyland Mid-America Gala At Ida Grove For Monsignor Tolan
Ida Grove hosts a festive, cross religion gathering honoring Monsignor J B Tolan. Notables such as Lou McCullough Earle Bruce and Beanie Cooper attend as guests while Ryton Gorbersen showcases a Fairyland driven by Midwest Industries founder. The night includes toasts celebrating shared sports and community ties across rival schools and denominations.
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Kohawks of the Week honors go to Redel and Van Hoeck
Drake athletes Van Hoeck and Redel earned Kohawks of the Week honors after strong showings Tuesday. Van Hoeck retired 20 batters in a near no hitter for Cedar Rapids, while Redel led relay units and set season bests in multiple events.
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