Iowa lands prep star Ridley for Hawkeyes
Sean Ridley, a 6-3 212 pound defensive end from Omaha Central, chose Iowa over UCLA after strong recruiting attention. The two-sport athlete helped Central win the Class A state title and has earned Parade All American honors. Ridley joins Richard Bass and Larry Station at Iowa, with visits from Donahue Arnsparger Osborne shaping his choice.
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O'Meara Wins Hawaiian Open In Closest Finish
Mark O'Meara held off Craig Stadler with a 17th hole birdie to claim his second straight PGA Tour victory, finishing 21 under par at 267. Stadler shot 64 to fall one stroke short as O'Meara earned $90,000 from a $500,000 purse and took the early season lead with $194,625.
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Sampson Stars as West Defeats East in All Star Clash
Ralph Sampson scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to earn MVP honors as the West beat the East 140-129 at the Hoosier Dome. He key in the fourth quarter with 11 points while teammate George Gervin added 23 points and Magic Johnson 21 points 15 assists. The game drew a record All Star crowd of 43,146 the West trailed early but surged ahead late in the first quarter and never trailed after 34-33. Isiah Thomas injured thigh sat out part of the game while Bird and Cummings contributed for the East.
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Cornell Luther gridiron trip to the Netherlands planned
Cornell University and Luther College will send twenty players each on a two week three game tour to the Netherlands from May 27 to June 10, pending NCAA approval. The trip, costing 1300 dollars per player, marks the first American football visit to the country and features Dutch family hosts and potential Germany travel.
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Baseball's wounded mending for new year
A year ahead in baseball shows key players returning from injuries. For Milwaukee Robin Yount Paul Molitor Rollie Fingers Pete Vuckovich face spring uncertainty while Detroit's Milt Wilcox and Alan Trammell prepare for camp. Baltimore's Mike Flanagan and Scott McGregor also miss early action as teams assess 1985 plans.
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