SoCal Teen Heads Toward Final Port in Solo Circumnavigation
Zac Sunderland, a California teenager, resumes his solo global voyage after leaving San Diego. He aims to reach Marina del Rey by 10 a.m. Thursday, 13 months and two days after departing, pursuing the record as the youngest to sail solo around the world.
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Aaron Thomas named athletics director at A-P Parkersburg
Aaron Thomas, son of Ed Thomas, was hired Monday as the new athletics director at Aplington Parkersburg. He will also serve as at risk coordinator and student services coordinator, but will not coach this year. Thomas, 30, previously worked at Union High School in La Porte City as activities director, assistant principal and boys basketball coach. He plans to move near Parkersburg to be closer to his mother and family.
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Crawford Heroics Preserve AL All Star Streak at Busch
In St Louis, Carl Crawford's leaping grab and a strong bullpen stifled the NL as the AL won 4-3. Granderson and a late run provided the tiebreaking spark in the eighth, Mariano Rivera secured the save, and the AL extended its All Star dominance in home field history.
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Echo Valley Raceway suspends racing amid declining attendance
West Union track owner Lee Hansmeier cites low car counts and weak turnout as the main reason for the suspension. Promoter Arlo Becker notes 30 cars in the field and 40 spectators, while Hawkeye Downs’ Brad Grape says closures are uncommon in Iowa. The slump blamed on economic factors and changing entertainment options.
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Iowa players shine in Prime Time League scoring burst
Iowa basketball chatter centers on Brennan Cougill scoring 35 and Eric May 31 in a summer league clash. Predictions doubt these high marks will recur in a winter Iowa game as Gatens stumbles.
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