Brief multi-sport notes from Lane memorial to World Cup and trials
A funeral line stretched for NFL back Fred Lane at The People's Church as mourners paid last respects. Conrad McRae collapsed and died at Irvine Medical Center after basketball play. Armstrong wore a fresh yellow jersey in Tour de France action near Revel. FIFA weighs rotating World Cup hosting after Germany 2006 vote. Marla Runyan eyes the 1500 at trials while Ben Hamilton declines Playboy preseason honor. Eric Swann released by the Cardinals and Joel Steed retires with knee issues. Michael Irvin retires after a neck injury.
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Ebinger Leads Saints Past Dubuque for MVC Title
Cedar Rapids Xavier swept a doubleheader from Dubuque and clinched the Mississippi Valley Conference division title as Tom Ebinger drove in two in a sixth inning hit and had a homer and three RBIs. Matt Brusha earned the game one win, while Winter closed game two.
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Duncan Re-signs With Spurs Dashing Magic’s Hopes
NBA star Tim Duncan announced he will stay with the San Antonio Spurs, turning down Orlando’s offer and keeping David Robinson at his side as the core duo aims to dethrone the Lakers. Magic wooed Duncan with a six year 67.5 million deal while Spurs prepared a likely shorter contract.
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O Keeffe Named Head Women's Swimming Coach at Iowa
Garland O Keeffe is named the University of Iowa head women s swimming coach succeeding Mary Bolich who left for Wesleyan College. O Keeffe, sixth head coach in program history and former St Bonaventure coach, is IU graduate of 1994. She previously served as Iowa assistant last year.
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Sampras Mulls Davis Cup Skipping Semifinal
Pete Sampras indicated he is unlikely to play the Davis Cup semifinal against Spain, citing tendinitis in his left shin and a need for rest after Wimbledon. He plans to talk with U S captain John McEnroe about his status, with a London doctor advising two to three weeks off.
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Iowa City High earns share of MVC crown with tie
Iowa City High and Washington split a doubleheader allowing City High to share the Mississippi Valley Conference title with Washington after West defeated Washington in game two. Wahlert finishes 20-13 overall, 16-10 in the division, one win short of the crown.
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Iowa picks up Michigan and Purdue in 2003 schedule shift
Gazette staff report notes Iowa will face Michigan and Purdue in the 2003-04 Big Ten slate, swapping Northwestern and Indiana for two bowl teams. Iowa’s October lineup includes Michigan, a bye week, at Ohio State and Penn State as the Big Ten approves spring schedules. The period also marks a home and away with Arizona beginning in 2003.
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