IOC picks Rogge as new president in Moscow
New IOC chief Jacques Rogge stands beside outgoing president Juan Antonio Samaranch after being named leader in Moscow. Also in brief, Tom Davis wins Johnson County senior golf tournament with rounds of 73 and 76 to finish four ahead of Jerry Horn, Don R. Brown tops the Super Senior flight. Minnesota and Iowa college and professional sports notes follow.
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Alford fires back at Recker injury rumors
Iowa coach Steve Alford denied online and TV reports that Luke Recker would be sidelined until January. He cited a Friday bone scan and said Recker is progressing, cleared for individual workouts with a second scan planned in six weeks as he nears full clearance.
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New Iowa women play-by-play voice eyed for Hawkeyes
Mark Allen of KXIC AM 800 appears poised to replace Mike Grimm as the Hawkeye women basketball play-by-play voice. Rick Klatt, associate athletic director, says the 32 year old Iowa City native is 99.5 percent certain to get the job after a meeting with KXIC general manager Steve Winkey.
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Kennedy softball tops Washington 5-2 in district semifinal
Cedar Rapids Kennedy rode a five-run third inning to a 5-2 victory over Cedar Rapids Washington in a Class 3A Region 7 semifinal at Jefferson High. Kennedy (28-15) advances to face Cedar Rapids Jefferson (38-12) in tonight’s district final.
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Zimmerman and Carter lead Cougars to comeback win
Zimmerman pitched a two hitter through strong finish while Carter limited baserunners in the last four innings. Kennedy (IA) senior Zimmerman retired 16 of 17 batters, and eighth grader Carter allowed just one baserun. Christensen and Zimmerman each had two hits as Washington trails came back with runs after an early deficit.
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Jefferson topples Xavier in 3A softball semifinal
Cedar Rapids Jefferson, ranked 11th, defeated Cedar Rapids Xavier 20 in a Class 3A Region 7 semifinal at Jefferson High School. Senior Nicole Faul, who recovered from bacterial meningitis, contributed two hits and one RBI as Jefferson extended a 12-game win streak and advanced to face Cedar Rapids Kennedy in tonight's district final. Kennedy beat Washington 5-2 to reach that round.
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Cougars stymie Warriors in Kennedy state game
The article notes changes in uniform names and recalls past Warrior players who returned Monday to confront Tyler Rutherford in Kennedy's state baseball tournament showdown against Washington.
Kennedy tops Washington in Class 4A substate semifinal
Kennedy defeated Washington 5-1 to grab a substate final berth against Linn-Mar at Washington. Anthony Fielderman's two out RBI double ignited a four run fifth inning as Kennedy rallied after a 1-1 tie. Coach Bret Hoyer praised Rutherford who allowed eight hits and struck out five.
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