Bird's choice catcher Bruce Kimm aims to manage in new role
Norway Iowa native Bruce Kimm, longtime pro catcher for Detroit and Chicago, is set to manage the Lakeland club in the Florida State League reporting February 28. He credits guidance from Jim Leland and others, recalls Fidrych era with fond detail, and notes a tweak in his catching style helped his pitchers.
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Jefferson wrestlers win Valley title in last matches
Jefferson High School clinched the Mississippi Valley Conference wrestling championship in a 24-24 tie with unbeaten Iowa City West. Heavyweight Joe Hill delivered a pivotal pin as Cedar Rapids Jefferson rallied from early deficits, with coach Tim Fowler praising his team after a dramatic finish.
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Kennedy Clinches Lead In Mississippi Valley Conference
Kennedy routs Dubuque Senior 68 to 37 to seize sole possession of first in the MVC boys basketball race. Washington upends Dubuque Wahlert 61 to 53, leaving Kennedy poised to clinch at least a share of the title with a win at Washington next Friday. Etienne’s Cedar Rapids Kennedy improves to 13-3 overall and 10-2 in league play.
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Warriors topple Wahlert in key MVC showdown
Wash basketball, led by Coach Don King, beat Wahlert 61 to 53 at the Wash gym on Friday. The upset strains Wahlert’s hold on the MVC lead, placing Wash in a near tie with Kennedy for the conference top as Wash improves to 10-5 overall and 8-2 in league play.
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ISU matmen nip Sooners in Big Eight wrestling upset
Iowa State salvaged a 19-18 win over Oklahoma as Perry Hummel earned a forfeit at 177 pounds after Mark Schultz did not wrestle due to a hip injury. The Cyclones moved to 16-1 on the season, while Oklahoma fell to 16-2-1.
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Hawks face Indiana amid Big Ten title race
Northwestern and Iowa coaches debate the significance of the Indiana game in Bloomington as Iowa aims to extend its lead in the Big Ten standings. Indiana, led by Bobby Knight, seeks to complicate Iowa's bid while Iowa controls the conference with a strong 10-1 mark in league play.
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Last home mat meets for Iowa stars today
Iowa fans will bid farewell on the home mats to seniors Lennie Zalesky Dave Fitzgerald and Steve Banach as the Hawkeyes close the home season with Michigan State and Michigan matches. Zalesky enters 18 1 with 1, Fitzgerald 17 3 1 at 167, Banach hurt neck and out.
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