Aggies Poised For National Title Run After Stanford Victory
Texas A M, ranked No 7, relies on a stout Wrecking Crew defense to overshadow an inconsistent offense in a 10 7 win over Stanford. Nose guard Eric England credits Walsh for extra motivation and notes the Aggies return 16 starters, including four all SWC, with a schedule featuring only one other top 25 foe. Sophomore QB Jeff Granger key to title hopes after late switch from baseball.
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Callahan returns to coaching as Sioux City West coach
Dan Callahan, once Morningside College head coach from 1973 to 1986, becomes the new girls basketball coach at Sioux City West after leaving Moberly Missouri where fans vilified losses. He played for Maury John on national championship teams in 1955 and previously coached at Drake as an assistant.
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Callahan leads Morningside era as two teams reach nationals
Callahan, Morningside's alltime wins leader with 176 victories, recalls his first season at Moberly where 26 wins and two teams reaching the national junior college tournament fell short of expectations. He admits pressure but says re signing at Moberly wasn’t a downer and the move brought happiness.
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Gee Recovers From Shoulder Wreck to Lead NC State in Kickoff Classic
NC State guard Mike Gee, 298 pounds, defied doctors who warned he might not play again after a dislodged shoulder screw, returning to compete against Iowa in the Kickoff Classic. He underwent screw removal, pushed through spring drills, and regained form with daily workouts, aiming to prove the Wolfpack can rise in the preseason.
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Hawks aim for NC State test after family arrival
Iowa football arrives in Newark with many East Coast Hawkeyes families. Carlos James questionable with a sprained ankle but expected to start. Tom Knight as backup. Fry praises value of the NC State game before facing Miami. Miami coach Erickson affected by hurricane damage but motivated to win. Todd Romano leads kicking duties. Miami preparing in Vero Beach.
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Connors Navratilova Set for Las Vegas Battle of Sexes III
The unlikely exhibition match on Sept. 25 in Las Vegas pits Jimmy Connors against Martina Navratilova with a $500,000 winner’s prize. Navratilova secures a two feet width handicap while Connors faces a tailored two-out-of-three format, aiming to boost pay‑per‑view interest in tennis.
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Miami Gators Rally For Iowa Game Amid Hurricane Toll
Miami players vow to beat Iowa despite likely missing three starters knee injuries sidelining Stephen McGuire and Darryl Spencer while Lamar Thomas sits out over Pell Grant scandal troubles. Erickson calls the situation dire with seven to eight days to rally as veterans guide younger teammates.
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Beck shows homework can pay off at World Series of Golf
Akron Ohio AP Chip Beck shot a 65 on the Firestone course to lead Fred Couples by two strokes after a weather interrupted first round. Beck praised extra preparation and a bogey free scramble with 11 one putts and four up-and-downs. Thunderstorms and Hurricane Andrew remnants threaten more rain today while the LPGA Challenge in Napoleon Illinois shifts to a 54 hole format.
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