Beckman coach Jenk earns 600th win in 12-2 victory
Beckman High School baseball coach Tom Jenk marked his 600th win as the Beckman Blazers defeated DeWitt Central 12-2 in a doubleheader. The 27th season leaves Jenk 603-290 overall, ranking seventh among Iowa coaches with state titles in 1985 and 1986. In golf, Cedar Rapids' Ivan Guinard aced the 166-yard 17th at Jones Golf Course using a Siron club.
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Brighton man dies in Eldon Raceway stock car crash
Rodney A. Schadt, 53, of Brighton Iowa, died after his stock car rolled over on a curve during the IMCA Modified main event at Eldon Raceway. He was fatally injured late Saturday and treated at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. The race occurred at the Wapello County Fairgrounds Eldon facility.
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Pro Baseball and Tennis Highlights On This Evening
Pro baseball features Braves at Expos and White Sox at Royals and Cardinals at Cubs. Memorial Tournament third round at 2 p.m. Local golf and tennis action include U S Women's Open third round and French Open quarterfinals. Kennels in Midwest League at Kane County. Radio coverage on KCRG AM 1600.
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Iowa Hawkeyes land Steve Alford nine year lucrative deal
Iowa coach Steve Alford signed a nine year contract through the 2008-09 season at about 900000 per year with incentives for athletic and academic success. He noted graduation rate incentives address concerns over players leaving early for the NBA and pledged to uphold academic standards.
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Xavier Tops City High In Low Scoring MVC Opener
Xavier Saints powered by Ryan Sweeney to a 3-1 win over Iowa City High in the Mississippi Valley Conference opener at Ken Charipar Field. City High answered with an 8-2 victory in the nightcap as Jeff Gilmore went 4-for-5 and Darrell Bernard homered for Xavier.
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Rice leaves 49ers after 16 years in search of new team
Jerry Rice, a career 49ers star with 1,281 receptions and 187 touchdowns, was released amid salary cap issues and pursued by the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks. Rice planned to decide Monday night as agent Jim Steiner said offers from both teams existed.
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