Racer survives flip at Hawkeye Downs in thrilling finish
Rocarek walked away after his car flipped onto its top at Hawkeye Downs amid a multi car collision. Stinger and others escaped with minor damage as Larry Clausen won the Modifieds feature and David McCalla dominated Sportsmen. Hayes continued racing with no serious injuries reported.
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Tour de France opens amid doping cloud and absence of defending champ
The 2006 Tour de France starts amid doping scandal fallout with Floyd Landis out and several big names missing. Riders face scrutiny as 189 riders prepare for the prologue in London, with medical authorizations fueling masking concerns and calls for clean competition.
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Kernels salvage split in Wisconsin series
Cedar Rapids pitcher Sean O'Sullivan worked seven strong innings as the Kernels beat the Wisconsin A’s 6-2 at Fox Cities Stadium. Mark Trumbo driven by three hits and two RBIs with a triple and a run, P J Phillips added two hits, Wil Ortiz two hits, Warner Madrigal earned save four. Kernels 9-7 MWL second half. return home for three-game set vs Peoria.
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Millionth Kernels fan to be honored at Cedar Rapids games
Cedar Rapids Kennels host Peoria Chiefs in a three game set starting tonight at 7, Sunday 2, and Monday noon. The milestone fan wins a package worth one million pennies plus cash, hotel and restaurant stays, an iPod and more, with gates opening an hour before each game. Ryne Sandberg returns to manage Peoria. Promotions include fireworks tonight, youth bats for first 1,000 on Sunday, family fun day with autographs and games, and a Monday noon business fan special. Tickets run 6 to 9 dollars. call 319 896 7560 or visit kemels.com.
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Hilton Magic All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game Stirs ISU nostalgia
Former Iowa State coach Johnny Orr headlines a July 21 charity game in Ames as ISU legends Grayer Hornacek Hoiberg Alexander and Tinsley join a star-studded lineup. Michigan State standouts Cleaves Peete and Antonio Smith also participate, celebrating Hilton Magic with fans and former players.
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Beckman Sweeps Marion In Wamac Doubleheader
Beckman nipped Marion 8-7 in game one and held on 9-8 in the nightcap as Ryan Mabe redeemed himself with a two run single in the seventh inning of game one and Eric Reitsinger drove in two in the third of the 9-8 win. Marion led early but Beckman surged back, threatening to share the Wamac title by taking the suspended game against Waterloo Columbus later. The Blazers improve to 26-9 overall, 14-3 in conference.
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Cedar Rapids Rider Paul Phillips named to U S Under-17 Select Team
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders defenseman Paul Phillips earned a spot on the United States Under-17 Select Team for the Five Nations Tournament in August in the Czech Republic. Phillips, 15, was drafted 67th overall by the Riders in the USHL draft and previously skated for the Chicago Chill midget program. Team USA will face Slovakia, Germany, Switzerland and the Czech Republic with 21 players from the USA Hockey Select 16 Camp in Rochester, New York. Phillips also committed to the University of Denver, while teammate Ian Slater will attend Western Michigan.
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Waterloo East Hires New Head Volleyball Coach
Ali Rahnavardi named head volleyball coach at Waterloo East High School. He previously coached club volleyball and spent eight seasons as head coach at Waterloo West, bringing experience to the Sharks program.
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Oden fouls out in summer debut with Trail Blazers
Portland rookie center Greg Oden fouled out early in his summer league opener against the Boston Celtics. He totaled six points and two rebounds in 20 minutes while departing with multiple early fouls and limited production, continuing a pattern from his Ohio State days.
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