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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 2005
Page
21
Venus Williams defeated Maria Sharapova 7-6 6-1 to reach the Wimbledon final in England. Rain delayed the other semifinal with Lindsay Davenport close to advancing after leading Amelie Mauresmo 6-7 7-6 5-8 when stoppage occurred.
UNI starting center Eric Coleman broke a bone in his left elbow during a Prime Time League game in North Liberty. He underwent tests to assess ligament damage and potential impact on the 2005-06 season. Coleman started 32 games last season, averaging 10.7 points and 6.4 rebounds.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Kline received a four game suspension after he was ejected for protesting a called third strike in Baltimore. Gary Sheffield of the New York Yankees drew a two game suspension for tossing his helmet after being ruled out at first against the Mets. Both cases were announced by the commissioner’s office.
Undrafted former Iowa star Pierre Pierce faces an August 16 trial on burglary and assault charges. He cannot leave Iowa to join a summer league, limiting NBA interest until his case resolves, though teams remain hopeful if legal outcome favors him. Pierce may still seek a summer league chance if granted travel.
O J Simpson, now nearly 58, mingles with patrons at a Kissimmee sports bar as a public figure again ten years after the courtroom drama. He signs autographs and poses for photos while denying murder accusations and reflecting on past media attention.
The Alliant Energy Fifth Season 8K prize purse rises to 20000 dollars if race records fall, with 18000 without a record. Top prizes remain 2500 and 1000 for runners-up. third through thirteenth and sixteenth places gain at least 25 dollars. New categories add Linn County and Iowa pools, with masters divisions offering 1000 total and county winners 250. The race director aims to attract repeat entrants.
The event lists top prizes for overall top 20 with 2500, 1000, 600, 500, 400 and decreasing payouts to 20th place. Regional top Linn County and Top State of Iowa awards exist alongside Masters 40 and over prizes. A race record bonus of 1000 is noted. All cash prizes apply equally to men and women.
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