Venteicher Wins Iowa City Road Race After Organizing It
Cyclist Venteicher, who helped set up the 52 mile Category 3 race with Cannondale teammate Thaddeus Paisar, outpaced Tony Kisch and Brian Eppen to win. He credited weeks of hard work and planning since November for the victory and noted his surprising result given prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venteicher
Cannondale
Thaddeus Paisar
Northtowne Cycling and Fitness
Cannondale Bicycle Corp
Kreitler Rollers
Green socks highlight Old Capitol Criterium show
University of Iowa cyclists and runners fill a weekend of events. Venteicher sports a yellow black jersey with green socks for visibility in downtown Iowa City. Arjuna Flenner wins the 65 mile Category 1-2, with Jason McCartney close behind. RiverRun 5K and 10K attract runners at Iowa City, while YWCA Festival of Races adds 5K and 8K options in Cedar Rapids. Other events include Cornbelt 24-hour run in Eldridge and Bix 7 training starts June 7 in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venteicher
University of Iowa
Capitol
Iowa City
Thad
Arjuna Flenner
Columbia
Coralville
Jason McCartney
Marion
Brad Scott
Scott
Westdale
Lindale
Cedar Rapids
Joe Luse
Sara Todd
Iowa Memorial Union
YWCA
Cornbelt
Eldridge
Davenport
Gazette
J.R. Ogden
Call
Dubuque
Rock Island
Burlington
Jamie
Jim
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Upper Iowa honors two wrestlers as co MVPs
Junior Cliff Thompson and sophomore Cory Beckman share the Most Valuable Wrestler award at Upper Iowa. Thompson competes at 197 pounds and Beckman at 149 pounds and Beckman also earns most inspirational wrestler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Cliff Thompson
Cory Beckman
Upper Iowa
Thompson
Beckman
Ralph Acosta
Scott Michels
Jon Carey
Pat Lansbury
Jon Fiser
Auto racing results from Fontana NASCAR Busch event and related series
Final Fontana results show Hank Parker Jr winning race one, with Jeff Purvis and Jeff Green close behind. Leading NAPA 500 starters include Bobby Labonte and Todd Bodine, while CART Firestone Firehawk results list Kenny Brack atop Fort Worth. Also reports from Tipton speedway cover Thunder Stock and Modified class winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nascar Busch Auto Club
Fontana
Calif
Hank Parker Jr
Chevri
Jeff Purvis
Pontiac
Jeff Green
Ford
Kevin Lepage
Kevin Harvick
Greg Biffle
Jimmy Spencer
Tony Raines
Chevrolet
Joe Nemechek
Mike McLaughlin
Pon
Tim Fedewa
Elton Sawyer
David Green
Bobby Hamilton Jr
Jason Keller
Jimmie Johnson
Todd Bodine
Chad Little
Scott Wimmer
Matt Kenseth
Larry Foyt
Ashton Lewis Jr
Mike Skinner
Christian Elder
Tim Sauter
Kevin Grubb
David Donohue
Jay Sauter
Rich Bickle
Randy LaJoie
Mike Wallace
Marty Houston
Shane Hall
Kelly Denton
Robby Faggart
Jeff Streeter
Jamie McMurray
Chevrolt
Kenny Wallace
Stanton Barrett
Sean Woodside
Brendan Gaughan
Jeff Fuller
Mike Chase
Napa Auto Parts
Bobby Labonte
Jeremy Mayfield
Tony Stewart
Fort Worth
Texas
Kenny Brack
Ford Lola
Patrick Carpentier
Ford Reynard
Oriol Servia
Bryan Herta
Shinji Nakano
Honda Reynard
Alex Zanardi
Gil de Ferran
Alex Tagliani
Christian Fittipaldi
Toyota Lola
Paul Tracy
Cristiano da Matta
Adrian Fernandez
Michel Jourdain Jr
Helio Castroneves
Scott Dixon
Toyota Reynard
Bruno Junqueira
Jimmy Vasser
Toyota Ford
ESPN
Transaction notes from several leagues across baseball and basketball
Transactions include the Toronto Blue Jays optioning Ryan Freel and acquiring Luis Lopez, plus signings in the Atlantic League with Newark Bears. Italian League basketball hires Eddie Gill. Jets add multiple players across positions. Retirement events list top finishers at Jones Park Twin Pines and Ellis Park events.
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Toronto Blue Jays
Ryan Freel
Syracuse
Luis Lopez
Mike Sirotka
Newark Bears
Jim Veyritz
Jason Pearson
Mike Diorio
Track results mix in relays and distances at Penn Relays
Eastern Division standings show Miami, Ade, and New England near top with several teams tied on points. Saturday results include Chicago 1 Tampa Bay 0 and New York/NJ 3 Dallas 2, plus many Olympic Development times and marks across sprints, relays, and field events at Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
MetroStars
D.C. United
New England
Chicago
Dallas
Tampa Bay
Columbus
Kansas City Ley
Colorado
Los Angeles
New York/NJ
San Jose
Kansas City
Washington
Aliante
New York
Bay Area
San Diego
Carolina
Atlanta
Boston
Amateur golf calendar spans Sigourney to Clinton Riverboat events
City and club listings show multiple amateur golf events through May and June. Tournaments include 2 and 3 player best shot formats at Sigourney, Belle Plaine, Manchester, Lake MacBride, and Amana Colonies with phone contacts and fees, plus events at Rock Island Arsenal, Iowa City, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, and Spirit Hollow for US Open Qualifier and other qualifiers.
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Sigourney
Rock Island Arsenal
Lake MacBride
Saddleback Ridge
Solon
Ames Golf and Country Club
Spirit Hollow
Burlington
Belle Plaine
Manchester
Alzheimer's Association
Amana Colonies Golf Course
Fort Dodge Country Club
IGA Ottumwa
Ottumwa
Clarke College
Dubuque Golf and Country Club
MTA
IGA Carroll
Airport National
Finkbine
Iowe City
IGA Clinton
Annual Iowa running festival and triathlon list
Running events listed with dates in May and June across Cedar Rapids Des Moines Dubuque Davenport and nearby towns. Distances include 5K 8K half marathon sprint triathlons and a 20K Dam to Dam race with contact numbers for each event. Race applications requested to The Gazette sports department Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Call
Alliant Energy
Manchester
Gladbrook
Davenport
Whaletown
Anita
Camp Courageous
Monticello
Big Creek Triathion
Pigman Triathion
Ironman
Palo
Racie
Gazette Sports Department
3Rd Ave. S.E
Iowa
College Relays Highlight Fast Women’s Track Distances
At the Enn Relays era meet LSU star Muna Lee led a strong LSU UCLA Indiana TCU field in sprint and relay events. Notable performances include Sarah Schwald Nike and Carrie Tollefson Adidas posting top times in Olympic Development events. The program lists numerous results across relays and field events with multiple colleges scoring.
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Patrick Jarrett
Jamaica
Mark Lewis
Nike
J.J. Johnson
Pioneer TC
Derwin Davis
Maryland Elite TC
Greg Davis
Penn Elite
College
Churdhes
Kris Allen
Texas A&m
Sultan Tucker
Clemson
Jermaine Cooper
Texas
Bashir Ramzy
Reggie Harrell
TCU
Gabriel Burnett
Shannon Flowers
Shore
National
Tyrone Watkins
Roger Mack
Enrique Llanos
New York
Elite TC
Rickey Harris
Florida
Kurt Duncan
George Mason
LaBoris Bean
Oklahoma
Derek Brinkley
Indiana
Calvin Williams
Olympic Development
Fred Sharpe
Auburn Track Club
Calvin Davis
Adidas
Paul Tucker
Justin Davis
Maryland
Pitt
Allan Crick
Millrose Athletic Association
Lindel Frater
Steve Slowly
Darvis Patton
Kim Collins
Tennessee
Middle Tennessee State
South Carolina
Philadelphia
Muna Lee
LSU
Shakedia Jones
UCLA
Rachelle Boone
Monica Twain
Jimyria Hicks
Sarah Schwald
Carrie Tollefson
Tracy Robertson
Arkansas
Jamie King
Carmen Dourna
Canada
Vida Nsiah
Central State
Ohio
Chermaine Walker
Villanova
Nicole Hoxie
Christina Chack
Hannah Cooper
Hurdies
Melissa Morrison
Joyce Bates
Ellakisha Williamson
Speed Elite
Damn Cherry
BCN
Brandit Cooper
Klub Keystone
USA Blue
Terri Edwards
Nanceen Perry
Inger Miller
Chryste Gaines
Aura International
Metro Eagles TC
D.C. Capitol TC
Ronetta Smith
Myra Combs
Stephanie Durst
Alabama
Mississippi
Beverly McDonald
Merlene Frazer
Veronica Campbell
Astin Walker
Kamille Bratton
Kristina Bratton
Nona Allen
Erin Merten
Georgetown
North Carolina
Stanford
Olympic SK
Sara Stevenson
Oliver Nazarene
Jill Zenner
Miami Valley Track Club
Amber Antonia
Wisconsin
Seton Hall
Olympic
USA
Monique Hennagan
Michelle Collins
Latasha Colander- Richardson
Marion Jones
USA Red
Nigeria
Dawn Ellerbe
Anna Norgren
SoBe Team Lizard
Jesseca Cross
Michelle Boswell
Leslie Coons
Nicole Forrester
Stacy-Ann Grant
Shore AC
Felicia Hodges
Newburgh Elite
Trombe Hurd
Trecia Smith
Colleen Gillies- Scott
Vanitta Kinard
Deanna Simmons
Owa City Bicycle Race Juniors and Adults Winners List
Race results listed by category with top five finishers for juniors ages 10 to 14 15 to 18 women and men masters plus Category 3 and 1 2 1 divisions. Times are unavailable.
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Owa City
Cody van Overbeke
Richard Merle
Mark Brackenbury
Kelly Irwin
Mike Muman
Gary Doering
Daniel Denson
Kim West
James Hopson
Lonnie Kennedy
Lee Venteicher
Tony Kisch
Brian Eppen
Lenny Clapp
Christopher Mount
Arjuna Flenner
Jason Abney
Frank Dierkins
Christian Davenport
Adar Bergman
Midwest and national sports slate across colleges and pro leagues
A busy schedule lists college baseball, softball, golf, tennis events at Kirkwood, Mount Mercy, Grinnell and others. pro basketball NHL and NASCAR playoffs anchor the week. Includes NBA games Knicks at Raptors and Kings at Suns, plus boxing, boxing and motorsports with broadcast times and stations.
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Iowa Wesleyan
Mount Mercy
Kirkwood
Iowa
Michigan
Northern Iowa
Illinois State
Jaco
Fort Dodge
Grand View
New York Knicks
Toronto Raptors
Sacramento Kings
Phoenix Suns
Los Angeles Lakers
Portland Trail Blazers
Bowling Updates From Davenport and Waterloo Bowing Tours
Readout covers 4th Iowa State Bowling Association tournament standings through April 23 in Davenport and Waterloo. Lists teams, doubles, singles, and all events winners across divisions with top individuals from Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Council Bluffs, and Des Moines.
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Davenport
Marshalltown
Cresianes
Lancer
Cedar Rapids
Josh Canirill
Jason Newman
Mike Holle
Mike Carter
Matt Coppess
Brad Jipson
Manchester
Bob Hochrein
Dubuque
Dave Shackleford
Poweshiek Co
Mike Peters
Fran
Waterloo
Tom Kelley
Council Bluffs
Cadillac Lanes
Cynthia Kesterson
Judy Gurney
Connie Rommel
April Erickson
Deb Henry
Stephanie Vogt
Dubuane
Carol Ert
Council
Ally Otten
Betty Adams
Poweshiek County
Kathy Pindell
Burlington
Judy Vaassen
Tama-Toledo
Davenport-Bettendorf
Eichman's Bar & Grill
Jenny Wheeler
Laurie Christianson
Amanda Shaffer
Bonnie Shaffer
Waukon
Sue Strommaan
Cariene Phillips
Mount Pleasant
Teresa Rose
Amanda Shafer
Sandy Easterday
Ames
Wyn Ann Allen
Eagle Grove
Rec
Davenport- Bettendorf
Blue Bird Rollers
Elma
Lucky Leadies
du Duque
Phyllis Sackett
Bobbi Williams
Greenfield
Denise Haberkamp
Deb Thomas
Garner
Rose Palarmbo
Ole Huston
Kristi Brockway
Postville
Rita Lund
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Thompson, Beckman
History Center
RoughRiders
Kernels
C.R. Spirits
Olet
B.hamilton Jr
T.raines
G.biffle
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T.fedewa
S.wimmer
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Dale Jarrett
Ricky Rudd
Steve Park
Mark Martin
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Dodge
Brett Bodine
Kyle Petty
Dave Blaney
Casey Atwood
Jeff Gordon
Ward Burton
Rusty Wallace
Jerry Nadeau
Jeff Burton
Bill Elliott
Ricky Craven
Jason Leffler
Michael Waltrip
Pelt
Hut Stricklin
Sterling Marlin
Kurt Busch
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Ron Hornaday Jr
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Tipton Speedway
Butch Krogman
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Kevin Gute
Moscow
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Atalissa
James Rife
Curtis VandeBerghe
New Liberty
Greg Burmeister
Randy Kiburz
Dave Lumpa
Krogman
Gute
Mike Honts
Jeremy Honts
Todd Digney
Tim Carney
Tipton
Steve Marks Jr
Marks Jr
Chuck Hawkins
Bennett
Digney
Mike Heimold
Jake Weikert
Modif
Rich Duhme
Maquoketa
Duhm
Terry Lawson
Roy Pestka
Durant
Scott Fridley
Mechanicsville
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Lisbon
Bart Miller
Clarence
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Eddie Gill
New York Jets
Matt Farmer
Aaron Humphrey
Jamie Reader
Tommy Parks
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Matt Bonito
Noah Burroughs
Matt Comelia
Dustin Keith
Phil McGeoghan
Saul Patti
James Booths
Ryan Szokola
Reggie White
Daniel Wilcox
Tory Woodbury
Jones Park
Lowgross
Jim Novak
Don Bean
Jim Johnson
al Glasford
Twin Pines
Ken Kroeger
Harry Fox
Ron Achey
Ellis Park
Don Bear
Jip Fleming
Bill McNiel
Don Cantabery
Mls
Jeffrey Fourth
South Carolina State
Timothy Walls
North Carolina A&t
Jason Smoots
N.C. Central
Bobby Cruse
Kent State
Michael Frater
New York Pioneer Club
Troy Fraser
Joel Mascoll
Germaine Scantlebury
Kebridge Fraser
Montego Bay Comets
Greater Boston TC
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Jon Drummond
Shawn Crawford
Bernard Williams
Maurice Greene
Heina, Sage
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Sterber
William & Mary
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Curt Clausen
New York Athletic Club
al Heppner
U.S. Army
Lachlan MacDonald
Wisconsin Parkside
Jim Heys
Wisconsin- Parkside
Matt Dewitt
Wisconsin-Parkside
Eliud Niubi
Texas Christian
Leonard Mucheri
Team New Balance
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Army
Matt Holthaus
New York AC
Jason Jabaut
Ryan Carroll
Seth Heim
Mark Hassell
Michael Stember
Kentucky
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Gene White
Moses Joseph
Aaron Armstrong
Norfolk State
Leonard Byrd
Angela Taylor
Jerome Young
Michael Johnson
John McEwen
Jim Heizman
Matt Kavanaugh
Dan Borque
Chris Adams
Ashland
Christopher Clever
Harvard
Leigh Smith
Josh Johnson
Bruin TC
Shaun Guice
Purdue
Sean Brown
Hong Yong Bi
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Jesse Liscombe
Morehouse
Adrian Shears
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Tim Rusan
St. Augustine's
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Que
Courtney Powell
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Car
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Adam Cristnovich
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Platt
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Nate Canton
Luther
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Joel Wiefeldt
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Brian Kuehn
Jeff Vedepo
Brian Hardyman
Nick Raab
Tony Bonucci
Chad Thomas
Adam Teunissen
Kuehn
Joan Pettion
Kurt Mainar
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Mainar
Uw-W
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Lon Heinkel
Hahn
Justin Minor
Aaron Healey
Hassan Rashid
Chris Richardson
Coe
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Uw-O
Cassi Carey
Jessy Marx
Nichole Edwards
Margaret Smith
Michelle Behrens
Nichole Wood
Angie Dannenfeldt
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Stacy Rahberger
Leslie Marshall
Katie Cleary
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Theobald
Cindy Masters
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MNI
Shannon Leonard
Rachel Kroll
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Becky Fedak
Amy Thomas
Jill Hansen
Kim Schroad
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Julie Korish
Liz Way
Greta Penis
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Angie Horman
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Westdale Bowling Center
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Jasper County
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Strawberry Point
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Beimond
Ginny Schaeter
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