Readers debate sports rumors and six-player basketball
A Gazette sports forum letter questions rumors about Tom Davis and Virginia and urges more facts in sports reporting. Mike Pulkrab cites Vikings and 49ers, then Mike Mann argues for switching Tri-Rivers girls basketball to five players, citing fan support and player development.
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West Side Open and Silver Skates at Ellis Park
Report on the 55th annual Silver Skates and West Side Open speed skating events held at Lou Dennis Rink Ellis Park last weekend. Competitors from the region gathered to race, with fans awaiting final results and standings.
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World rodeo headlines highlight tight competition at Five Seasons
Reigning Bareback World Champion Marvin Garrett rode Born to Boogie for 76 points, but his effort ranked third last night as George Messmer drew 78 on Copenhagen Sister. Messmer and others push standings ahead of today’s finale with over 3,600 fans in attendance and $15,000 prize pool.
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Ice Skating Saturday Results at Salt Lake City
Senior Women Free Skate concluded with figure skating champion standings in Salt Lake City Utah. Strong competitors posted notable scores and national rankings emerged from the event.
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Schrader earns 3rd straight Daytona pole
Ken Schrader rode to his third consecutive pole at Daytona as Hendrick Motorsports driver he led qualifying with a lap of 196.515 mph in windy conditions. Dale Earnhardt and Schrader will lead the 42 car field in the 500 mile race next Sunday.
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Six-Car Daytona Crash Shakes Up ARCA 200 Field
A six car collision in final practice at Daytona International Speedway reshuffled the ARCA 200 field. Ben Hess and Ritchie Petty were eliminated after costly damage while others planned repairs or backups. Jerry Churchill led second-day qualifying with 189.653 mph as Patty Moise claimed the pole at 194.536 mph.
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Former Gazette athletes shine in college sports show
Missouri Southern State College honors Linn-Mar alum Tom Busch on the Sports Information Director's Honor Roll for fall. Cedar Rapids Jeff Jefferson and Kirkwood alum Mike Ivester scores 3.4 ppg in 18 games at Saint Louis University. Julie Davis runs sprints for Northern Iowa indoor season. Roxanne Lee stars for Northeastern Illinois Golden Eagles after Kirkwood.
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Daytona 500 Qualifying Marks Start of Daytona Race Week
Daytona Beach Florida February 18 qualifying heats set the stage for the 1960 Daytona 500. Drivers push to secure front row starts and a strong pace for the February 21 main event at the speedway.
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Dogs at Ames Coed Iowa State Victorious Over Missouri
Iowa State defeated Missouri 69 to 50 in a coed dogs at Ames event. The matchup highlighted team effort from both sides with ISU pulling ahead in the second half.
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