Gauchos Triumph In AAU 19-U Tourney At Carver-Hawkeye Arena
The Metropolitan Gauchos of New York City won the 19-under AAU national at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, with Arnold Bernard earning MVP honors in a 91-89 title game over Michigan. The North Stars of Estherville claimed third, while Iowa prepared for a 17-under national event in Jonesboro Arkansas.
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New York City
Ed Koch
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Estherville
North Stars
Iowa
Ron Moritz
Gauchos
Inland Empire
Washington
Jonesboro
Ark
Palmer
Troy Skinner
Brian Pearson
Wade Lockinghill
Fort Dodge
Morgan Wheat
West Des Moines
Alden Skinner
Skinner
Albert King
Earvin “Magic” Johnson
Chris Mullin
Walter Berry
Glen Rice
Derrick Coleman
Bernard
Tyrone
Mugsy” Bogues
Washington Bullets
San Jacinto
Pasadena
Texas
Michigan
Our Savior Lutheran High School
Jamal Walker
New York
Center Point Wins Tie Breaker At Home Softball Tourney
Center Point edged Cedar Rapids Kennedy 6-5 in the championship as Cheryl Wright opened the sixth with a single and scored on a passed ball. Urbana beat North Linn 7-1 for third place while Marion overcame Alburnett 9-6 in the consolation. Amber Farmer had two hits and two RBI for Center Point. Dawn Nelson and Diana Kisling limited Urbana to four hits with eight strikeouts. Kim Zieser went 3-for-3 with an RBI and Molly DeWooded added a two run triple for Marion.
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Center Point
Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Center Point Prep
Urbana
North Linn
Marion
Amber Farmer
Dawn Nelson
Diana Kisling
Kim Zieser
RBI
Molly DeWooded
Fifth Season 8K Race Showcases Strong Iowa Running Year
The fifth annual Fifth Season 8K road race drew about 990 entrants with 325 children in the half mile. Keith Brantly from Gainesville and Brenda Webb from Austin won, earning 1750 dollars each. Race organizer Dr. Ken Paulsen cited strong volunteer support and sponsors including Iowa Electric Light and Power. Brantly noted potential Olympic trials on the horizon while Webb spoke of returning to defend her title.
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Iowa
Joe Henderson
Keith Brantly
Brenda Webb
Nationwide
Henderson
Ames
Davenport
Brantly
Gainesville
Fla
Joseph Kipsang
Austin
Texas
Webb
Ken Paulsen
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Continental United States
Continental Airlines
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