Heelan tops Xavier in final at bat for title
Cedar Rapids Xavier Saints fall 4-3 in the Class 3A state final at Principal Park as Heelan Crusaders rally in the seventh. Joe Wendte delivers a bases loaded single for Heelan after a late Xavier double and a wild pitch ties the game.
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Mount Pleasant
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David Callahan
Schemmel
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Des Moines
My Favorite Sports Event
A retired NFL official praises the Special Olympics track and field meets as his favorite annual sport, noting about 600 athletes aged 8 to 80 with disabilities and emphasizing their extraordinary effort and spirit. He also recalls officiating the first Super Bowl in 1967 and reflects on volunteering at roughly 30 meets.
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Bill Quinby
Cedar Rapids
Chris Baur-McGuire
Iowa City
Coe College
Ballot Request for The Gazette Sports Poll
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Pro golfers chase bigger tours at Cedar Rapids Open
The Greater Cedar Rapids Open draws 137 pros from across the United States and Canada for a $15 000 first prize. Foremost contender Derek Lamely of Fort Myers leads after a 69 as players vow to sharpen skills for PGA and Nationwide Tour chances. Lamely shares travel and caddy duties while chasing qualifying wins and prize money to fund next events.
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Johnson holds second as Buick Open leader pulls away
Zach Johnson, an Aegis graduate, shot a 7-under 65 to sit 17 under after three rounds at the Buick Open in Grand Blanc Michigan. He trails Vijay Singh by five with 54 holes completed as he eyeing a date with golf’s big boys. Johnson has eight birdies and one bogey in the round and has a 199 total.
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Buick Open Final Round Coverage On TV Today
KGAN GOLF airs the Buick Open final round from 2 to 5 p.m. today on channel 2 KGAN. Page 4C provides full coverage and results plans.
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Riders center Abdelkader drafted by Detroit Red Wings
Justin Abdelkader, a center from Muskegon and key player for Cedar Rapids in the 2005 Clark Cup run, was picked 42nd overall in the NHL draft by the Detroit Red Wings while watching at Buffalo Wild Wings with about 25 family and friends. The selection fulfilled his dream as a Red Wings fan.
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