Ramirez Walk-Off Sends Cubs Past Sox in City Showdown
Aramis Ramirez delivered a ninth inning leadoff homer to beat the White Sox 4-3 at Wrigley Field, lifting the Cubs into a first-place showdown. Derrek Lee and Ramirez had tied the game with back-to-back homers in the seventh off Octavio Dotel. The win drew 41,106 fans as Cubs fans celebrated a rare intra-city leaders clash.
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White Sox Cubs Rivalry Heats On The City Series
The White Sox and Cubs ignite a classic city showdown with Pierzynski and Dye homering for Chicago. Kerry Wood strands a ninth inning rally as Pierzynski appeals and reacts, while players commend the electric atmosphere and long standing World Series memories.
Metcalf Nielsen named Big Ten Athletes of the Year
Brent Metcalf of Iowa and Hannah Nielsen of Northwestern earn Jesse Owens and Suzy Favor awards for top Big Ten athletes. Metcalf national wrestling champion. Nielsen claimed the Teewaaraton Trophy as lacrosse’s best. Diane Nukuri noted as Iowa's female nominee in cross country and track. Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano has a minor right shoulder strain per team after a 4 3 win over Sox. MRI showed no major damage.
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Gazette Sports Section Shrinks As Flood Coverage Delays
The Gazette reduces sports to four pages due to flood coverage and production issues. Baseball standings appear on page 20 while box scores will run Sunday. No recreation page today.
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Power Performer Award Debuts on Prep Stats Site
The Power Performer award honors top prep statistics weekly during varsity seasons. Winners are chosen from stats reported to The Gazette. Readers can view the first winner at www.iowaprepstats.com and send comments to prepstats gazcomm.com. Gazette staff and wire reports.
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Patrick Drives Into Iowa Corn Indy 250 Spotlight
Danica Patrick stars at Iowa Speedway for Sundays Iowa Corn Indy 250 as fans flock to see her, with teammates praising her talent while she navigates outspoken criticism. She says she can choose battles and remains focused on racing.
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Iowa Corn Indy 250 Weekend at Iowa Speedway
IndyCar and Indy Lights events fill a two day schedule at Newton with gates opening at 7 a.m. Sunday for the Iowa Corn Indy 250 along with driver autograph sessions and concerts. Patrick comments at a wide ranging news conference as she seeks a second IRL win this season after victory in Japan.
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Iowa Corn Indy 250 Boosts Iowa Speedway Profile
Indy Racing League returns to Newton for a three day event at Iowa Speedway with the IndyCar Series race on ABC. President Jerry Jauron says the show should run smoother than last year, aiming to attract about 40,000 fans for Sundays race after 35,000 in previous year.
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Race2Recovery fundraiser on air for Iowa disaster aid
Iowa broadcaster Gary Dolphin and John Walters host a 9 am to noon fundraiser from the Iowa Speedway in Newton to aid tornado and flood victims. Race2Recovery, created by the Iowa Speedway Foundation, aims to raise 1 million dollars over 90 days ending September 20. Call 1 888 RECOVERY to pledge. broadcast on WHO AM and KDRB FM.
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