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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 2005
Page
19
It's London Britain's double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes celebrates Wednesday in Trafalgar Square after London won the 2012 Summer Olympic Games bid. London defeated Paris in the final voting round to take the Games back to the British capital for the first time since 1948.
Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown told reporters he wants to return to the Detroit Pistons if doctors clear him. He was hospitalized for two days to address a medical problem from hip surgery complications in November and says he will not coach another NBA team.
Incoming Iowa freshman football player Justin T. Edwards, 19, of Garland Texas, was charged with drunken driving after a 2:28 a.m. traffic stop at Benton Street and Mormon Trek Boulevard in Iowa City. Edwards admitted to drinking and had a blood alcohol level of .122. Coach Kirk Ferentz unavailable for comment.
Fans pack the North Liberty Community Center to watch the Prime Time League where players interact with fans and sign autographs between high scoring games. Cedar Rapids observer Matt Vasquez notes the smaller gyms foster sharper personalities and closer access, making summers more vivid for Hawkeye fans and casual watchers alike.
James Henry Smith 55 of Pittsburgh died of prostate cancer and was laid out in a funeral home viewing room in a recliner facing a TV loop of Steelers highlights. Family says the setup, including black and gold attire, cigarettes and a beer, created a homelike farewell for a devoted fan.
Cedar Rapids improves to 9-5 in the second half and 6-1 at home as Michael Collins drives in a run on a dropped catch and extends his hitting streak to 11. Key plays include four steals, Sean Rodriguez’s sharp defense, and bullpen work by Casey Mutter and Francisco Cordova securing the victory.
The John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis Illinois features featured players and notable tee times. Last year Mark Hensby won his first PGA Tour title in a playoff over John Morgan.
Silvis Illinois hosts the John Deere Classic where 15 year old Michelle Wie dominates attention and TV coverage. Analysts note her potential to become the first woman to make a 36 hole PGA Tour cut since 1954 Babe Zaharias. Wie begins round two at 8 48 a m with rounds watched by national outlets.
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