Slow fade for fast-pitch in Cedar Rapids tournament
A roughly hundred-strong crowd watched the final games of the American Softball Association Men's Major Fast-Pitch State Tournament at Kirkwood Softball Complex. Longtime figures note reduced fan interest, fewer new players, and a shift in life priorities that diminished the sport's prominence from the 1970s and 1980s heyday.
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Iowa
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Philippines
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Aurora
Ill
Crock Wins Tough Frank Nye Tour Tennis Final
Top seed Eric Crock defeated Will White in three sets to win the boys 18 and under singles at the Frank Nye Junior Tennis Tournament at Veterans Tennis Center. Crock led 6-2 3-6 6-4 after White saved four match points, aided by net charging and a borrowed racket.
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Petry Grabs Victory as Tigers Top Red Sox
Dan Petry studied Roger Clemens on Saturday and used the lesson to help the Tigers defeat the Red Sox 7-2, snapping Boston's six game win streak. Petry praised Clemens for his competitive spirit and perseverance.
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Perry Wins At Fenway As Tigers End Slump
Detroit pitcher Dan Perry improves to 7 7 with a seven inning gem at Boston his first win there since 1983. John Shelby deliveries a three run homer in the ninth to seal a Tigers victory as Boston errors lead to unearned runs and Dana Kiecker takes the loss.
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Iowa
Texas
Joe Morgan
Nasty Ellis course takes its toll at City Amateur
In the City Amateur at Ellis Park 108 players faced tough conditions with high scores. Kurt Hockaday led after 36 holes at 145 while Joe Kramer slipped to 146 in a crowded leaderboard with Kellsmith and Rodgers close behind.
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Bob Kellsmith
Ted Rodgers
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Scott Carnes
Scott Brauer
Randy Johnson
Mark Smith
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Brauer
Carnes
Johnson
Smith
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Amana Colonies Course
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United Fire and Casualty Co
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Bob Kolismith
Scott Braver
Unser Jr. Wins Marlboro 500 In Fastest 500 Ever
Al Unser Jr. outpaced teammate Bobby Rahal to win at Michigan International Speedway. The 500 miler averaged 189.727 mph with eight cautions, topping Talladega and Indy 500 marks. Engine failures sidelined Luyendyk Fittipaldi Andretti and Mears, leaving the Unser Rahal duel to the finish.
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al Unser Jr
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Gumby crew wins 18 and under crown at Iowa Games
Ames Kennedy High School’s 1989 state volleyball standouts reunited for the Iowa Games. Four players plus two rivals formed Gumby and swept four straight Saturday matches then claimed the title Sunday at Iowa State. Players include Rhonda Gardemann Tara Troendle Deb Spencer Michelle Murdock Renea Ross and Tricia Mills.
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Ex champ Tyson tops world earnings with $28.6 million
Mike Tyson leads Forbes list of the world’s highest paid athletes with 28.6 million in income this year. Buster Douglas and Sugar Ray Leonard follow, with Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost rounding the top earners in sports. The ranking covers salary winnings and endorsements totaling about 230 million for the year.
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