Hawkeye Downs adds 10 to Wall of Fame in Cedar Rapids
The Hawkeye Downs Speedway announces 10 new inductees for its Wall of Fame during a Friday ceremony in Cedar Rapids. The class includes former drivers Ernie Derr Jerry Blundy Irv Janey Lee Kunzman Curt Hansen Roger Dolan Verlin Baker and supporters Keith Fleck Keith Knaack and Al Frieden.
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Marion Indians Sweep Independence In Wamac Baseball Twin bill
Marion swept Independence 7-3 and 15-0 in five innings to finish 25-13 overall and 14-7 in the Wamac. The Indians built a six run first game inning and added multiple big frames while Jaimie Tiernan led with four hits and three RBIs in the nightcap. Independence, 16-21, faces West Delaware in a district semifinal. Marion meets Western Dubuque then Mount Vernon in Cedar Rapids Xavier district play.
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Melgarejo Earns Leadoff Role Amid Offensive Struggles
The Angels prospect Ransel Melgarejo, moved to leadoff for the Kernels, expresses frustration over limited offense after spring training hopes. He credits improved focus and weight work, detailing a season early slump and a current push to prove himself in center and right field.
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Bennett lifts Kennedy in doubleheader win at Dubuque
Kennedy high school baseball swept Dubuque in the opener 5 4 as Mark Bennett drove in Aaron Lamaak with a go ahead single in the eighth. Mitch Walser hit a solo homer, Scott Mason added an RBI double, and Kennedy later tallied five in the seventh to clinch a 15 6 nightcap victory. Walser collected four hits five RBIs, Padilla added three, and Sadler plus Mason homered. In city action, Ryan Kennedy belted a three run shot as City High opened with a six run first inning in a win at Cedar Rapids.
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J-Hawks sweep Dubuque Senior to stay undefeated at 42-0
Cedar Rapids Jefferson improved to 42-0 with a softball sweep of Dubuque Senior 6-0 and 14-0. Stephanie Bell earned win number 25 with five strikeouts in the opener, while Lauren Stolte pitched a 15-batter perfect second game for win 14. Bell and Kelsey led with RBIs, and Swick, Ruzicka, and Gideon added hits.
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