Thompson shines on final day at U S Olympic Festival
The U S Olympic Festival closed with a strong Sunday as 13-year-old Doni Thompson of Colorado Springs earned two golds and a silver, giving her three golds overall after capturing the all around title Friday. Jackie Joyner-Kersee performed for the home crowd, running the anchor leg on the bronze medal 1,600-meter relay.
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Olympic Festival ends as crowds celebrate free opening ceremonies
East St. Louis native excelled in 100 hurdles and high jump while LOC officials report $2,729,000 in ticket sales placing St. Louis fourth on the all-time list. Gymnastics finals drew 9,600 as Thompson won uneven bars and balance beam sharing gold with Kristy Powell.
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McCumber wins Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic with late chips
Mark McCumber captured the 1.1 million Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic at Kingsmill Golf Club finishing 17 under 267. He chipped in on 15 and 16 for back-to-back birdies to seal a three-stroke victory over Glen Day. Day matched a 66 and earned 118,800.
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LaSalle faces Mount Vernon in 2A district opener
Cedar Rapids LaSalle starts 2A district baseball with a 5:30 p.m. double header at Center Point against EIHC champion Mount Vernon. Solon and Center Point-Urbana follow. Kee High hosts North Winneshiek in 1A action at 5:30. District play continues midweek ahead of state tournament July 28-30 in Marshalltown.
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Late gamble pays off for Brewer, Rockford
Rockford's Nevin Brewer walked loaded bases to set up a decisive endgame and the Royals won 6-4 over Cedar Rapids in the Midwest League at Memorial Stadium. Carlos Mendez led with three hits, Lino Diaz added two, and Rockford snapped a five-game skid while Cedar Rapids dropped to 11-8 in the series.
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Cedar Rapids
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Spaw Dominates Daylight Late Model Race at Hawkeye Downs
Cedar Rapids driver Johnny Spaw extended his Late Model point lead at Hawkeye Downs on Sunday under sunny skies and 85 degree heat. Spaw moved from 12th to first by lap 21 of 25, while Nick Carlson finished fifth earning 32 points. Bob Ahrendson won the second Hobby Stock feature as Doug Hite clinched the first, edging Don Johnson after a dramatic early stumble.
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