Ping Pong Braggadocio Marking Iowa Iowa State Sports Banter
Midwest sports writers observe a light hearted verbal exchange between Iowa and Iowa State figures. Hayden Fry and Johnny Orr join in a playful exchange about schedules and rivalries, with Grady Lute Olson and Donnie Duncan adding quips. The piece notes a humorous public ping pong tone as fans enjoy the exchange while awaiting football season.
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Pleasant Colony poised for Belmont Crown bid
Logic says Belmont Stakes win for Pleasant Colony but history warns of tough Belmont hurdles. The 113th Belmont features a field lacking Stage Door Johnny or Coastal challengers and favors a robust 3 year old in good health. Trainer John Campo notes no health problems while others question rivals like Bold Ego and Woodchopper.
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Concepcion lifts Reds with two homers in 6-3 win over Expos
Cincinnati shortstop Dave Concepcion belted two homers driving in three as the Reds beat Montreal 6-3. He moved to fifth in the batting order and praised hitting higher, after earlier seasons in the eighth spot.
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Speedboat Regatta Aims to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy Group
A noon Saturday regatta near Ellis Park kicks off with both modified and stock speedboats racing to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The event continues Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. with similar race times.
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ISU near sellout as 1000 tickets remain for season
ISU athletic ticket manager Dick Mathias says only about 1,000 football seats are unsold for the coming season and limited tickets remain in scholarship contribution sections. Orders began last June, with single-game sales to start July 1 except for the Nebraska game.
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Iowa City teen advances to state tennis singles semifinals
Second seed Michelle Conlon of Iowa City reaches the singles semifinals with wins over Des Moines opponents Julie Young and Rachel McClelland. She meets Mary Pat Kramer of Waterloo Columbus in the semis as top seed Sandy Sadler and Anita Horsch also reach the final four.
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Drake hires cage aide to join Garner at Drake
Cedar Falls's Orv Salmon, ex Missouri player and former head coach at Centerville Des Moines North and Central High Schools, is Drake basketball's first assistant hire under new coach Gary Garner Garner, previously Missouri top assistant, takes over Drake job last month.
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