T-ball Growth Spurs Gentle Coaching Around Town
At Arthur Elementary and across town, 6 and 7 year olds learn baseball in non threatening T-ball leagues. Coach Dave Martin guides youngsters with patient praise and no scorekeeping while players swing tees and learn base running. The Central Y runs 13 teams, Ellis and Stoney Point YMCAs host about 300 kids, Marion YMCA adds 125, and College Community Schools hosts a four team girls league of 12 players each.
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Dave Martin
Dapline
Arthur
Martin
St. Jude's
Central Ymca
Cindy Monroe
Dows Rd
Central Y
Ellis and
Stoney Point
Marion Ymca
College Community Schools
Gazette
Women over 25 graduate college at higher rates study says
Cedar Rapids researcher Karen Pirnot a University of Iowa doctoral candidate reports a five year study of 29 women over 25 at Coe College finding a 90 percent graduation rate versus 50 percent for younger students. Non traditional students show greater commitment motivation and maturity aiding completion.
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Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Karen Pirnot
University of Iowa
Coe College
Pirnot
Coe
Psychological Consultants
U of I
Polo rises as a power game in the 1980s
Polo becomes a status and corporate driven sport expanding beyond the rich. US Polo Association membership grows about 40 percent in seven years as 98 percent of top polo is funded by sponsors. Women join men on the field. ponies cost from 1800 to over 40000 dollars.
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United States Polo Association
Geoffrey Kent
Rolex-Abercrombie & Kent
Madison Avenue
U.S
Rolex
Cartier
Cadillac
Piaget
Glenlivet Scotch
Pimm's Cup
Taittinger Champagne
BMW
McDonald's
Coca-Cola
Pepsi
Michelob
Molson
Bella Wines
U.S. Polo Association
Kent
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