Duncan Praises Less as ISU Coach Looks Ahead
Donnie Duncan Iowa State coach hails John Less a pivotal Cyclone and leader as he discusses team youth, recruiting, and future potential. He notes the 8 returning starters and the secondary’s small size while predicting growth and an edge in Big Eight play.
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McKinney named Lakers head coach in move from Trail Blazers
In Inglewood AP reports Jack McKinney former Trail Blazers assistant and five year NBA assistant coach is named Lakers head coach succeeding Jerry West who stepped down last month. West remains with Lakers in front office.
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Unique Luther camp draws Scandinavians
Kari Haagenrud from Norway helps headline a Luther College Nordic Sports Clinic gathering 28 Scandinavian educators and athletes. The first year program mixes American games with coaching methods and facility tours to understand U S secondary and college athletics amid Nordic insights on exercise, obesity, and diet.
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Gunnar
Scandinavian Countries
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Ellis Park Road Races Hosted by Rolling Prairie Wolves
The Rolling Prairie Wolves announce the 12th Ellis Park Road Races this Saturday at Robbins Lake pavilion. Three events include a 3000-meter race walk for under 13, an open 8000-meter run with masters divisions at 9 am, and an open 10000-meter race walk at 10 am. Registration $2 per event, check in times and contact Dennis Snapp at 393-6180 after 5 pm.
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Ferguson earns diving spot at Junior Olympics
Kent Ferguson of Cedar Rapids earned a trip to the National Junior Olympic qualifying meet in both one-meter and three-meter diving. He placed second in three-meter and third in one-meter at the Region 7 Qualifier, securing eligibility for the national meet in Lincoln, Nebraska, August 10 to 12.
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Great Plains Gas Dominates Iowa Softball Tourney Wins
ISC tournament Great Plains Gas of Cedar Rapids swept last weekend’s Iowa Softball Congress State Tournament with three victories. Mark Goldsmith threw a two hit effort with 14 K in a 7-2 win over Happy Joe’s Dubuque. Jerry Ralfs added a two hitter with 12 K in a 2-0 win over Wendell Lockart Waterloo. Jim Russell blanked Dave’s Lounge Dubuque with a three hitter in a 4-0 victory. Great Plains faces Dubuque Whalen’s Wednesday at 8 15 PM in the semifinals. The winner advances to the national meet in Bakersfield Cal.
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