Napa Night Dr. Danger Car Jump At Hawkeye Downs
At Hawkeye Downs fans will witness Napa Night with Dr. Danger featuring a car jump and explosion show. Gates open 6 p.m. racing starts 7 p.m. Contenders include late models sportsmen modifieds IMCA stock cars hobby stocks and hornets with leaders Joey Gase Brad Osborn Larry Clausen Tim Plummer Dave McCalla Andy Duggan Kurt Bohnsack Scott Siems. Tickets 10 adults 7 seniors students 1 children. www hawkeyedownsspeedway com.
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Waverly-Shell Rock Wrestler Jake Ballweg commits to Iowa Hawkeyes
Waverly-Shell Rock senior Jake Ballweg orally commits to wrestle for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes under Coach Tom Brands. Ballweg, a three-time state finalist and two-time state champion, joins brothers Matt and Mark on the Iowa roster and embraces the Iowa Style. He begins his senior year with a 133-6 career record.
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Armstrong Trails Leader Cancellara in Tour de France Stage Six
In Spain the Tour de France reaches the Pyrenees as Fabian Cancellara holds overall lead with Lance Armstrong a fraction behind after a rain soaked stage. Thor Hushovd wins the 113 mile stage with a mountain finish looming for riders. In Dallas the Mavericks and several teams orchestrate a major trade sending Shawn Marion to Dallas and Hedo Turkoglu to Toronto. Cleveland secures Anderson Varejao on a multiyear deal.
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Sakic Retires After 20 Seasons With Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic retires after a 20 year career with two Stanley Cups. The 40 year old finishes eighth in NHL career points with 1 641 and eleventh in assists 1 016, while scoring 625 goals.
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IOC chides U S Olympic Network plan
The IOC criticized the U S Olympic Committee for unilateral plans to launch the U S Olympic Network set to air after the Vancouver Winter Games with Comcast as a partner. The federation warned the move could jeopardize relations with NBC.
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Alburnett Rolls to 5-1 Softball Win Over Maquoketa Valley
In a Class 2A first round regional at Alburnett High School, Allyssa Neighbor and the Pirates staged a late rally to score five runs after six baserunners left stranded in the early innings, defeating Maquoketa Valley 5-1.
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North Polk star Sammy Snugg sets Iowa softball strikeout record
North Polk senior Sammy Snugg struck out 12 to lift her career total to 2,178, becoming Iowa's career softball strikeout leader. She also tied into a 9-0 win over Panorama with 12 hits for the Pirates, who built a two-run fifth and three insurance runs in the sixth as Snugg dominated with a drop ball and change-up.
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TinCaps dominate Kernels in Cedar Rapids for ninth straight win
Fort Wayne TinCaps rout Cedar Rapids 12 to 5 at Veterans Memorial Stadium to extend their MWL winning streak to nine and improve to 58-26 overall. The team leads the league in runs, home runs and walks, with notable performances from Allan Dykstra, Drew Cumberland and Jeff Decker. The series continues with a 6:35 p.m. game.
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16 inch softball district opens at Kirkwood
The A S A 16 inch men's slow pitch District III tournament starts at 6 30 p m at Kirkwood Softball Complex in Cedar Rapids with 18 teams led by top seed C J s Sports Bar Tailgators JV Truck Shine Stadium Lounge. C J s seeks its sixth straight district title joining Union Station as early contenders.
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