Baseball suspensions and weekly baseball honors cross sports brief
The American League cut Brett Butler suspension from five to three games after a July 8 charging incident. Paul Molitor earned AL Player of the Week with a .448 average, two doubles, a triple, and a homer. Tim Raines led NL Player of the Week with a 12-for-28, four doubles, a triple, three homers, and three steals.
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Division II football playoffs expand to 16 teams next year
Florence Alabama AP reports the NCAA Division II playoff field will grow from eight to 16 teams in 1988. The expansion, approved by the executive committee, aims to ensure deserving one loss teams are included and will lift revenue in early rounds. No automatic conference berths. selections based on record and ranking.
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Suns mourn Nick Vanos in crash tragedy
Phoenix Suns center Nick Vanos, 24, died in Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crash near Detroit. Fans flooded switches, team officials expressed shock and sadness as details emerged about the loss of a rising player who had just wrapped summer league play and averaged 7.8 points and 8.2 rebounds in his final Suns stretch.
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Dolphins seek quarterback insurance after Marino injury
Miami coaches move to replace Marino for the rest of the preseason as QB options are explored. Charley Winner drafts a list of potential quarterbacks while Ron Jaworski is targeted. rookie Karsatos sidelined with a knee, Jensen remains limited, and Offerdahl to miss 10 weeks with a torn biceps. Robin Sendlein also out for the season with an eye nerve injury.
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Volunteers work on kickoff coverage ahead of Iowa opener
Tennessee coach Johnny Majors vented frustration at kickoff coverage after scrimmage as the Vols prepare for the August 30 Kickoff Classic against Iowa. Anthony Miller returned a kickoff 45 yards despite a safety orange jersey, while T D Woods added a 35 yard return signaling last season’s 25.9 yard per return problem remains. Majors stressed three keys for better coverage deep kicks solid tacklers and disciplined lanes while noting erratic kicking and injuries limited execution last year with Phil Reich and Dirk Borgognone vying for kicking duties.
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Former Hawk Sims Released By Cardinals
ST. LOUIS AP The St. Louis football Cardinals released 12 players Monday including former Iowa defensive back Ken Sims. Sims went undrafted, after a two year starter stint at cornerback for Iowa and serving as co captain of the 86 Hawkeyes.
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Smiley seeks Texas visit amid Iowa court case
Keaton Smiley, a University of Iowa football player, asked Johnson County District Court for permission to visit Texas this month while facing four charges from two Iowa City incidents. He is billed to stand trial October 12 for assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and assault causing injury. Smiley remains free without bail under a no-leave order and will turn 20 this Sunday.
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Results of late games call CITYLINE for scores
Late game results are available by calling CITYLINE at 363 7000 under category 3000. The line provides up-to-date scores and brief outcomes for teams playing into the night, with a quick summary of notable performances and any overtime decisions.
New York Life takes Class D 12 inch title in slow pitch
New York Life of Cedar Rapids won seven straight games to take the Class D 12 inch state slow pitch championship, beating Matt Parrot of Waterloo 7 4 in the final. Randy Vavra led with a .727 average, Pat Murphy hit .619, Jim Nielsen .545, and Gary Happel pitched all seven wins. Matt Hatcher earned the 13 year old World Series MVP in McCook Nebraska after a strong championship showing with SCI. Cedar Rapids Rugby Club set 6 pm practice at the field off Old River Road.
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