Giants to Move to Toronto Potentially
Giants plan to move Cedar Rapids to Toronto with parent club status in the Midwest league, needing nine of 11 National League franchises to approve the San Francisco to Canadian switch. Toronto's La Batt Brewery offered $13.25 million for the franchise, awaiting ML approval at Phoenix meetings next Wednesday.
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Skimek and Miller to Enter Iowa Skating Hall
Ed Shimek and Tony Miller will be inducted into the Iowa Skating Hall Sunday at Lou Dennis Park in Manhattan as a prelude to the Hawk Eye Open skating derby final. Shimek helped revise Cedar Rapids speed skating after World War II and excelled in events like Chicago Silver Skates. Miller, now deceased, was past president of the Town Skating Association and active in skating events during the 1980s and 1990s.
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Kurdelmeier to Speak at Marion Booster Club Meeting
Marion high school hosts coach Gary Kurdelmeier Monday night at 8 for a booster club talk. All area residents invited with no admission charged. In local hoops Kennedy beat Washington 72 to 45 as Kevin Clapp scored 26 and Mike Edwards added 14 for Washington. Kennedy improves to 3-2 while Washington drops to 1-5.
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Collegiates Happy With Majors Reach Says Ellbracht
AP reports University of Illinois coach Lee Ellbracht says college baseball and major leagues are at an all time high with about 1000 coaches at the 31st annual convention. They plan to urge the NCAA to rescind roster limits and oppose fewer play dates while MAJOR league draft changes keep top collegians from winter signings.
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Coopman the Lion and a Poet’s Soul in Ali Bout Hype
In New York a crowd at Mama Leone’s seen light banter and insults as Belgium’s Jean Pierre Coopman faces Muhammad Ali. Coopman’s American rep George Kantor notes Ali taunts him. The European Boxing Union bans the bout and the World Boxing Council threatens action. Coopman, known as the Lion of Flanders, stands six feet tall and about 200 pounds with a distinctive jawline and earlobe shape.
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Weekend Sports Slate and a Sculptor's Tale
A busy weekend sports slate features a range of events at Regis and Belterters, plus an invitational in Prairie, with teams and athletes listed. Separately, Kantor discusses sculptor Coopman, a 29 year old from Ingelmuster, who balances boxing, art, and faith, describing two distinct personalities.
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Bread" Coopman
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Hannan and Macbride Ice Fishing Meet Planned
Hannan and Macbride lakes in eastern Iowa will host ice fishing events next week with anglers invited to test skill on Lake Macbride a week later. The Hannen lake fisheree in Benton county is sponsored by the Red Cedar Chapter of the Teak Walton League and funds will support a new Benton county park shelter.
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Forest and Stream Outdoor Recreation Promotion
This fragment highlights promoting outdoor recreation and limited income from annual fisheree proceeds to support conservation and equipment needs. It notes potential local conservation or outdoor clubs, suggests contacting friends or officers for group names, and mentions ice shacks on a state lake with free five year permits.
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