Miller 100 rescheduled to aid Cedar Rapids flood relief
The 36th Keith Fleck Miller 100 at Hawkeye Downs was postponed from June 13 due to floods and now aims for July 18 with Mike McGrath Auto Plaza Night. Promoter Dudley Fleck plans a bigger event to support flood victims and attract wider participation from local drivers and ASA Midwest Tour stars.
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Weekend auto racing lineup with NH track details
NASCAR Sprint Cup Lenox 301 at New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon features Kyle Busch chasing a Chase run with his 11th win this season. Jeff Gordon leads active drivers at Loudon with three wins, while Ryan Newman holds four NH poles. Also listed are NASCAR Nationwide, Craftsman Trucks, Indy Racing League and NHRA events with dates, venues and broadcast info.
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Gatlin Appeals Florida Track Trials Ruling
Banned sprinter Justin Gatlin appealed a federal judge in Florida ruling him barred from competing in the weekend U S Olympic track trials. His 100 meters event begins with qualifying Saturday and officials have a plan if reinstated.
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Safin Upsets No 3 Djokovic At Wimbledon
Marat Safin delivered a disciplined grass court win over Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon third round 6-4 7-6 6-2. The upset, one of the tournament's early shocks, showed Safin reining in past wild shows and rediscovering form.
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Wimbledon Wednesday recap top seeds advance under sunny skies
Attendance reached 40 835 as Roger Federer and Ana Ivanovic led winners. Djokovic exited early while Nadal, Roddick, Sharapova and others featured on centre court. Ivanovic survived a dramatic two set tiebreak with Dechy after a net ricochet turner.
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GCRO Adds Red Cross to Proceeds in 10th Cedar Rapids Open
The Greater Cedar Rapids Open continues for a 10th year at Hunters Ridge Golf Course in July. Proceeds benefit the Cedar Rapids American Red Cross flood-relief, Camp Courageous, Cedar Rapids Junior Golf, and the Johnson Elementary School Playground Project. The 54 hole event runs July 25-27 with a $12,000 first prize. Pro-Am is July 24 with room for more players and volunteers remains needed.
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Softball Hall cancels 2008 games and ceremonies
The Cedar Rapids Softball Hall of Fame cancels CR SHOF Day at Ellis Park due to flooding. The 2008 class Rick Daniels Tom Dvorak Jerry Flanagan David Smutz and George Steinke will be honored next summer with inductees at Ellis Park or not at all per secretary Gregg Bosch. Jack Minder and Jay Coleman are also listed as members.
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Local News Notes inducted for state Hall of Fame honor
Ellis Park suffered flood damage affecting the softball diamonds and Hall of Fame building. Tickets cost 8 dollars with 3 dollars donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Tickets available at the stadium, online, or by phone. Fireworks follow Saturday’s game. Jerseys from two local all star teams will be auctioned at each game for Operation Gratitude.
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Military All-Stars to Play Two Games in Cedar Rapids
The Military All-Stars, part of the Red White and Blue Tour, will play two baseball games at Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids. They meet the Iowa Valley All-Stars on Saturday at 7 p.m. and the Eastern Iowa Hawkeye All-Stars on Sunday at 5 p.m.
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