Cal Eldred: From Urbana Sixth Grader to MLB Pitcher
Cal Eldred, born in Urbana Iowa, rose from a standout early talent to a first round MLB pick by Milwaukee in 1989. He pitched 14 seasons with Brewers White Sox and Cardinals, appearing in the 2004 World Series and retiring after 2005 to be near family in Cedar Rapids. He now serves as a special assistant to the Cardinals GM while guiding his five children with his wife Christi.
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Wimbledon memories fuel Mona Guerrant’s mixed Wimbledon view
Iowa City native Mona Guerrant, 59, known as Mona Schallau, recalls defeating Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova with Sue Barker in the 1978 Wimbledon doubles quarterfinals. She praises Wimbledon’s electric Olympic-like atmosphere while criticizing rain, officials, and prize money. Guerrant helped secure equal prize money at the U.S. Open in 1973 and helped found the WTA in 1973, advancing women’s tennis. She later influenced Iowa City High’s girls sports, starting with changing offers in 1965.
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Mona Guerrant World Tennis Pioneer and Advocate
Mona Guerrant formerly Mona Schallau, 59, from Iowa City, rose to No 1 in US doubles in 1976 and reached Wimbledon doubles semifinals twice. She won the 1977 Australian Open doubles title, helped found the WTA in 1973, and collected 15 doubles titles and four singles on the tour. Now president of Guerrant Foundation Inc in Phoenix, she urged Iowa City to start a high school girls tennis program.
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Lane's 1968 shot put record at Tri-State Relays
Doug Lane, then a Cedar Rapids Jefferson senior, soared to 70 feet 11 inches at the May 17, 1968 Tri-State Relays in Dubuque, shattering Iowa prep and Drake Relays marks. He later set USC school marks with a 66-11 1/4 out of 16 pounds, but injury hindered Olympic dreams after 1972 trials.
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Lane file i Name Doug Lane Aga Cedar Rapids Jefferson career highlights
Doug Lane from Cedar Rapids Jefferson and later Kansas State, then USC, was a three time high school All American in shot put. He set Iowa state marks 70 feet 11.5 inches in 1968 and 65-11.5 for a 12 pound ball in state meet history. He earned NCAA All American honors in 1971 and 1972 and won the NCAA indoor title in 1972 with a 66-11.25 throw. Best moment was a 70 foot high school throw. Now living in Malibu California.
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Mighty Jefferson teams ruled Cedar Rapids sports in the 1960s
Larry Lawrence recalls Cedar Rapids Jefferson glory years in the 1960s as a star quarterback and forward. He notes four players went to Iowa to play football, the 1967 basketball state title win over Ames, and memories of teammate Larry Baker who later died. Bob Ask praises Lawrence as a sharp natural leader.
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Lawrence, a multi sport athlete from Mount Pleasant Cedar Rapids Jefferson Iowa and University of Miami, starred as a quarterback and basketball forward from 1965 to 1969. He played in the CFL for three seasons and the NFL with Oakland and Tampa Bay from 1974 to 1976, including one start in Oakland. Now he moves between the Midwest and Texas.
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DeBoom Opts Out Of Olympic Run After Costly Career
Tim DeBoom says pursuing the top level was a selfish cost, has paused Olympic hopes, and now seeks balance with family life. He recalled early triathlons in Palo and Hawaii, turning pro, and winning the World title in 2001 before realizing he wasn’t ready to chase another Olympic bid. He plans year by year and prioritizes lifestyle over drastic changes.
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DeBoom Sprints From Cedar Rapids To World Ironman Titles
Tim DeBoom, born 1960s Cedar Rapids native, swam for Washington High School then US Military Academy and Iowa State. A two time Hawaii Ironman World Champion, Ironman New Zealand winner, and two time Memphis in May Triathlon Champion, he earned PanAm team spots and Triathlete of the Year awards before moving to Boulder Colorado to train.
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