League of Dreams nurtures baseball in Cedar Rapids youths
In Cedar Rapids the Al Smith League of Dreams grew from flood recovery to a free youth program for 125 players. The non-competitive league teaches fundamentals and sportsmanship, with schools from west and east Cedar Rapids fielding teams and an all star game held at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
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Reed
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Coe College
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Five at home tests to gauge low back health
The article introduces five simple home assessments for back health using a partner and smartphone tools. It explains scoring for each test and how to interpret total points to judge back health and next steps. It notes these tests are part of the Integrative Diagnosis system and provides contact information for Thrive Spine and Sport.
Moser School of Dance and Gymnastics Excels Nationally
The Moser School of Dance and Gymnastics placed fourth nationally at the 2016 USTA Power Tumbling Nationals Just 2.7 points from third. They won two national division team awards advanced beginners boys level and sub beginners girls level and were second in beginners girls. Ian Johnston 15 of Swisher won back to back Iowa Junior PGA Golf titles with rounds of 71 at Polk City and Panora and tied for low in all Tour Championships.
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This Week in Eastern Iowa Sports Schedule
Eastern Iowa fans can plan a week of events from Monday to Saturday. Baseball features the Clinton and Burlington games in the Midwest League at C R Kernels and Peoria at C R Kernels. Auto racing is at Hawkeye Downs Friday night with a 7 30 start. Golf action includes Cedar Rapids Men’s City Am at Gardner and Jones and Pleasant Valley in Iowa City.
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Iowa City
Peoria
Jones
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Jack Roeder
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Sportsday Daily
Jefferson High School
Jefferson High
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Teamiowa
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