Judge frees Leonard Smith in Bostock killing case
Leonard Smith, found not guilty by reason of insanity for the 1978 shooting that killed Lyman Bostock, was ordered released after six months in a mental hospital. Indiana lawmakers then rewrote homicide statutes to curb insanity defenses and require potential mental treatment with imprisonment.
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Split Night in Cedar Rapids as Reds Split Doubleheader
Cedar Rapids beat Clinton 4-2 in the nightcap to split a twin bill at Memorial Stadium after Clinton took the opener 6-2. Wayne Guinn earned the win in relief, Mark Moore saved, while 5,044 fans watched a 106 foot banana split and a skydiving show.
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Reds Name Hoenstine Player of the Week
The Cedar Rapids Reds announce Dave Hoenstine from Claysburg Pennsylvania as Player of the Week after a six for seventeen (.353) stretch boosted his season average to .236. A 4-for-6 double header performance against Quad City included scoring the winning run and sparking a rally in the nightcap.
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Beginners Golf Clinics Set by Cedar Rapids Parks
The Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission and Parks Department sponsor three summer beginners golf clinics with a $2 fee due on day one. Ages 8–12 meet at 9 a.m., ages 13–16 at 8 a.m. Bring an iron. Clinics at Squaw Creek June 30 to July 9, Ellis Park July 1–10, Twin Pines July 16–25. Upon completion, participants receive a five‑round municipal golf card. Call 398-3065 for information.
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Ankeny Headlines Iowa Softball Rankings Amid 12-0 Start
Ankeny holds the top spot in the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Association softball ratings after going 12-0. The poll lists Harlan and Turkey Valley tied for second at 11-0, with several 10- to 12-win teams including Roland Story Ottumwa Kingsley-Pierson Sioux City North Norwalk Rockford Dubuque Senior West Des Moines Dowling and Orient-Macksburg among the leaders.
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Linn-Mar Beats Regina 5-3 in Wamac Baseball Thu
Linn-Mar rode Voie Rich Binger with six hits and three strikeouts and Brad Airy with two hits and two RBI to edge Iowa City Regina 5-3 on the Lions field. Mike Skelly and Brian Jones added two hits each as Linn-Mar notched its first Wamac win of the season, improving to 1-4, while Regina fell to 2-3 in conference play.
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La Salle softball tops Regis 13 6 in Van Vechten Park clash
La Salle University girls softball defeated Regis 13 to 6 at Van Vechten Park. Rita Garian pitched for La Salle with LeAnn Tudor totaling three hits including two triples. Regis pitcher Kathy Breitbach had a triple as Regis fell to 1-12.
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Cisar to Compete in 800 at Kiebler International Track Meet
Nancy Cisar the Iowa state 3A 400 meter dash champion from Cedar Rapids Prairie will run the 800 at the Kiebler International Track Meet in Naperville Illinois. She has been training for a distance new to her while Cristy Dickerson of Indianola is the only Iowa entrant in the 800.
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Linn-Mar Sophomores Rally to Defeat Washington 9-3
Linn-Mar sophomores capitalized on seven Washington errors to win 9-3, improving to 4-2 while Washington falls to 7-14. The game showcased Linn-Mar's productive offense and Washington's defensive miscues.
Fairfax hosts 10,000-meter race during Hey Dey celebration
The Fairfax event, sponsored by Coors and the Athlete's Foot, runs Saturday at 9 a.m. with 8 a.m. registration on race day. Participants may sign up at the Athlete's Foot stores in Westdale Mall or Lindale Mall or at Bob's Meats in Fairfax.
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Benton Community Softball Cruises Past Prairie 12-2
Suzi Van Horne Maas tossed a four hitter and added three hits and two RBIs as Benton Community beat Prairie 12-2 in ECIC action. Jodi Schrage went 3-4 with two doubles and two RBIs for Prairie while Shauna Holthaus had a single and a double for Benton. The Bobcats improved to 5-1 in ECIC and 13-5 overall.
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Kevin Hook
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Iowa
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Lisbon Tops Cedar Rapids Washington JV 8 6 in Baseball
Lisbon defeated the Cedar Rapids Washington junior varsity baseball team 8 to 6 on Thursday. Al Hilsenbeck and John Novak each had two hits for Lisbon and Scott Lind added a triple.
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Roland and Sedlacek pull off late rally in baseball
Jan Sedlacek raced home on a sacrifice fly by Tina as Roland sparked the late rally. The sequence gave the team a narrow lead in a tense regional game.
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Weather Facts Returns With Sunday Gazette Spotlight
The Gazette runs Weather Facts each Sunday, delivering concise climate notes and quick weather tips to readers.
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