Blanchard to enter USA 16-inch Softball Hall of Fame
Bill Blanchard a 63 year old longtime softball player and administrator from Iowa City is inducted into the USA Iowa 16 inch Softball Hall of Fame at the Tait Cummins Softball Complex during the 16 inch men s slow pitch Major Open and A state tournaments. Induction also includes Jeff Puffett of Carroll and Joe Cordt a Marshalltown administrator and player. Action begins at 7 with two possible championship games Sunday at 1 40.
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Voyage Down the Mississippi Ends with Help and Arch View
On a 38 foot journey a group faced lows including a dam descent and sandbars. Darrell Rodger of Keokuk lent a trailer to relaunch their watercraft, saving the trip. They climbed the Gateway Arch, refueled in Grafton, and endured a long error before finishing.
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Turkey calling contest set for Aug. 23 in Manchester
Iowa State Turkey Calling Contest sanctioned by the National Wild Turkey Federation will be held August 23 at the Delaware County Community Center fairgrounds. Winners qualify for the Grand National Championship in Nashville in February. Registration at 10 a.m., contests at 10:30 a.m. Divisions include junior intermediate friction hunter owl hooting senior open and Iowa state championship. For details call (563) 920-8568.
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Theobald wins Cedar Rapids Bassmasters event on Mississippi
Doug Theobald topped Cedar Rapids Bassmasters on the Mississippi River with 24.14 pounds total. Dean Miller placed second with 22.15 pounds, while Theobald had the largest single catch of 3.14 pounds on day one and Dennis Olson claimed day two's big catch at 3.8 pounds.
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Iowa football looks to develop wide receivers group
Coach Ferentz says the potential for a real good group exists as players work to prove themselves. He notes Paul Chaney’s track improvement and that freshmen Keenan Davis and others may earn playing time this season.
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Evening sports lineup includes baseball, racing and golf
Tonight offers auto racing at Hawkeye Downs at 7 p.m. Beloit at Kernels baseball at 6:35 p.m. Cubs visit Rockies at 8 p.m. on MLB. Sprint Cup qualifying at 2 p.m. and Zippo 200 practice at 4:30 p.m. on ESPN2. Golf channels feature U S Women’s Amateur and Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. Boxing Angulo Rosado at 8 p.m. on ESPN2. Turf events, Real Madrid at Toronto FC at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN. Radio covers Cubs-Rockies, Beloit-Kernels, and Hawkeye Downs. Local talk shows air afternoons.
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Johnson Makes Aced It On 176 Yard 17th Hole
Randy Johnson of Cedar Rapids carded a hole in one on the 176 yard 17th at Amana Colonies Golf Course using a 7 iron. The feat occurred during a round witnessed by fellow golfers from the area.
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MLB and NFL and NHL player moves and suspensions
Major League Baseball suspended St. Louis pitcher Brad Thompson three games and fined him for throwing at David Wright in a game. Edgardo Baez and Ofilio Castro were suspended 50 games for amphetamine use in the Minor Leagues. Baldelli placed on 15-day DL. Reddick recalled. Velazquez designated. Indians announce Gosling to Columbus and Abreu free agent. Royals activate Waechter, Cruz DL. Yankees acquire Gaudin. Athletics purchase Gray and option Reineke. Rays sign Abreu. Diamondbacks place Upton on DL. Trent Oeltien contract purchased. Mets place Niese on 60-day DL. Dessens contract purchased. Nationals trade Anderson Hernandez for Greg Veloz. Rivera recalled. NBA suspends Rasard Lewis 10 games. Cardinals sign Field. Falcons sign Ferguson. Bengals sign Sherry. Texans sign O Neal and Hall. Chiefs claim Gutierrez. Dolphins sign Quillen. Rogers leaves. Patriots acquire Burgess. Jets release Johnson. Saints sign McMahon. Flanagan waived. Blackhawks scout Blomgren. Senators sign Bannister. Sharks retire Roenick. Blues name Belfour goalie consultant. Checkers sign Doig. Salmon Kings sign Rutherford. Quad City Mallards appoint Lavelle.
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Golf calendar highlights senior and mixed events at Iowa courses
Calendar lists 7 to 14 events across Big Rock, Vinton, Lagos Acres Keota Tara Hills Hart Ridge Kalona Marengo and more. Formats include two player, four player and three man best shot, plus a marathon fundraiser and a couples event with contact numbers for registration.
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