Maddux and Dawson power Cubs top Dodgers 4 0
Greg Maddux pitched a six hitter and earned his first shutout since last September as the Cubs blanked the Dodgers 4 0. Andre Dawson added a three run homer while Maddux set a major league fielding record with seven putouts.
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Kirkwood sweeps North Iowa with two shutouts
Kirkwood wins 10-0 and 9-0 against North Iowa as freshman Bob Rinderknecht hurls a five inning no hitter and Jason Orman adds a two hitter. Graceland’s Bob Frann stars with two homers and eight RBI in game one.
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Hawks Edge Illini In Close Big Ten Fight
Tim Canney delivered the game winner with a sixth inning triple after a tied 3-3 score. He added a two run double earlier as Iowa connected for key hits. Brian Kennedy pitched six strong innings and Hank Sprinkle closed in relief to seal a 31-11 Hawks season record and 17-4 in the Big Ten. Illinois, ranked 12th, fell to 30-18 and 12-8 while missing top bats Mulligan and Smith due to injuries.
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Knaus Rebounds To Win Hawkeye Downs Opener
Rockford driver John Knaus lost time after wrecking but repaired through the night and surged from sixth on the grid to win the season opener at Hawkeye Downs. Local racer Bobby Hodges claimed Pro Stock with a first career feature victory, while Joan Strausser won Hobby Stock as lap traffic shuffled the field.
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Jordan carries Bulls past Bucks in playoff opener surge
Michael Jordan scored 36 points and sparked a late rally to lift the Chicago Bulls to a 109-102 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Scottie Pippen added 32 as Chicago secured victory with late free throws. Game 3 moves to Milwaukee Tuesday.
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Mustangs win in dramatic 10th inning clash
Mount Mercy freshman Toni Allcutt delivered a two-out RBI single in the bottom of the 10th to edge Moorhead State 1-0 at the Concordia Invitational. Sophomore pitcher Tracie Helle struck out seven over five perfect innings in a three-hitter that boosted Mount Mercy to a 5-0 win over Concordia behind Dawn Cooksley’s three-hitter. Sherry Zieser, Kathy Lammers, and Dawn Denison drove in runs as Mount Mercy improved to 26-13. In Minneapolis, Minnesota split with Iowa, dropping the Hawkeyes from a first-place tie to third as Iowa won 4-0 then lost 2-1 in eight innings behind Terri McFarland.
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Brekke signs with Iowa State Cyclones in swimming
Cedar Rapids Kennedy swimmer Kim Brekke announced she will sign a national letter of intent with Iowa State University. She chose the Cyclones over Iowa and Minnesota, will receive a half scholarship, and plans to study elementary education. Brekke helped Kennedy reach top state finishes and aims for the 400 and 200 IM at ISU. Former Kennedy standout Jenni Adams also swims for ISU.
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Kohawks Rally Through Illinois College Opener And Knox Loss
Coe College Kohawks surge with key hits by Schropp and Lorber as they take a 3-0 second inning lead and top Illinois College 3-0. Hamann shines with five perfect innings before a seventh inning single ends the no hit bid while also contributing multiple hits across both games.
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