Smith Keeps Title Contender Chase At PGA Tour Event
Jerry Smith, two-time tour player Gossett and four others sit within reach as Smith shoots 67 to reach 12 under and two behind leaders. The Oskaloosa native trails by two after three rounds while hoping for a top six to secure a five-figure check and potentially PGA Tour status. Carreen Smith of Las Vegas hails the moment as a boost for Oskaloosa.
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South tops North 24 13 in Iowa Shrine Bowl thriller
In Jack Trice Stadium the South rallied from a 13 10 deficit with 55 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Rick Thompson Madrid rushed for 113 yards and led the surge with a 3 yard TD. Solon's Hanes added a 3 yard interception return for the eventual clinching score. The North built a 13 10 lead behind Wesley Beschorner Lake City Southern Cal who rushed for 101 yards in the third quarter and finished with 113 yards on 18 carries.
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Athletes should repay scholarships if they leave early
Letter writer argues athletes who leave for pro careers or fail to graduate should reimburse full scholarship money, proposing funds go to non athletic education grants. The piece also criticizes a Dale Earnhardt death letter and defends fandom and privacy.
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Cahalan
Wrong reporter on story sparks conflict of interest concern
Bernard Smith of Cedar Rapids questions The Gazette's July 22 edition for assigning Jim Ecker to a City league merge story due to Ecker's personal baseball program ties. Smith argues the paper should avoid conflicts by reassigning reporters.
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Shedek Leads Eastern Iowa Charge at 2001 Junior Nationals
Michael Shedek, a fifth place 220-pound finalist who will attend Northern Iowa, defeated Chad Espinoza 6-0 in the final as he surged through seven opponents 55-6 before two straight Pool A losses. Maquoketa's Cole Pape and Corey Kalina also placed, while Steven Mocco dominated with technical falls and pins, including a 3:25 pin over Cain Velasquez in freestyle.
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Shedek
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University of Iowa
Steven Mocco
New Jersey
Mocco
Cain Velasquez
Arizona
Armstrong Near Victory Hangs Over Tour de France
Lance Armstrong moved within one day of his third straight Tour title finishing 30th in Evry as Erik Zabel won the penultimate stage. Armstrong still holds the yellow jersey with a 6 minute 44 second edge over Jan Ullrich. Joseba Beloki trails in third.
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Elmcrest Wins All City Swim Meet at Ellis Park Pool
Elmcrest Country Club captured the team title with 592 points at the All-City Swim Meet in Cedar Rapids. Bowman Woods took second with 516 points and Cedar River Waves finished third with 395 as more than 500 swimmers from nine pools competed in 68 events.
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