Memories of Iowa Wrestling at NCAA Championships
A longtime observer recalls top moments from NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, from Iowa’s 1980s dominance to Lincoln McIlravy’s 1993 breakthrough, Dan Gable’s final Iowa meet, and the 1997 title run. The writer also notes personal memories and plans for a future weekend with family.
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In Brown
University of Iowa
Iowa
Lincoln McIlravy
Brown
Dan Gable
Purcell Traded From Kings To Lightning For Fresh Start
Teddy Purcell, 24, moves from the Los Angeles Kings to the Tampa Bay Lightning in a bid for renewed form. Alec Martinez, a former Cedar Rapids RoughRiders teammate, says the exchange should benefit Purcell, who had just three goals in 40 games this season. Purcell, named right wing on the RoughRiders All Decade Team, seeks a better fit under Tampa Bay GM Brian Lawton.
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Jeff Johnson
The
Gazette
Alec Martinez
Teddy Purcell
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
Manchester Monarchs
Martinez
Purcell
Los Angeles Kings
Tampa Bay Lightning
Newfoundland
Kings
University of Maine
Los Angeles
Tampa Bay
Brian Lawton
RoughRiders
RoughRiders All-Decade Star Teddy Purcell Traded to Tampa Bay
Teddy Purcell, 24, right wing from St. John’s Newfoundland, starred for Cedar Rapids with 132 career points, a RoughRiders record. After two seasons, he moved to Maine, signed with the Los Angeles Kings, debuted in 2007-08 with 1 goal and 2 assists in 10 games, later joined Tampa Bay. He spoke with the Gazette about being traded and his move to the Lightning, aiming for a fresh start as he eyes a return to offensive form.
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Teddy Purcell
St. John's
Newfoundland
RoughRiders
Cedar Rapids
Mike Seidel
University of Maine
NHL
Los Angeles Kings
Kings
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa
the Gazette
Purcell
Tampa Tribune
Lightning
The
Take it easy on the greens as spring swing starts
Spring hints arrive as snow melts and golfers return to ranges and courses. Mark Lemon OS Cedar Rapids PGA pro suggests gradual workouts using weighted clubs for full-body swing, plus 30 to 45 minute range sessions and 30 putting strokes. Ted Kepros cautions focusing on shoulders hips and hamstrings to prevent injury. Cedar Rapids Rugby Club plans first high school team for ages 14 to 19 with March 23 trials at Seminole Valley Park. Call 515 291 0210 for details.
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K.J. Pilcher
Cedar Rapids
PGA
Airport National
Mark Lemon
Lemon
Ted Kepros
Physiotherapy Associates
Kepros
LPGA
Seminole Valley Park
Cedar RapidsRugby.com
Northern Lights Classic and AAU Youth Winners Highlight Iowa Meet
Altered text highlights Twisters Gymnastics athletes Sindlinger Wagner and Birkle placing on balance beam and beam. Eastern Iowa Gym Rats win fifth grade state AAU boys title over All Iowa Attack 47 45 with MVP Austin Ash and all tournament member Nate Disterhoff. Corinne Ruffo Brittney Uhlrich Rebecca Moore lead Gym-Nest at Midwest Twisters Harley Invitational Milwaukee and St Louis Classic with multiple event wins. Cedar Rapids Panthers fifth grade girls claim AAU state title 36 31 over Kingdom Hoops with MVP Kenya Earl and Kennedy Dighton on all tournament.
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Allie Sindlinger
Samantha Wagner
Twisters Gymnastics
Hiawatha
Sindlinger
Wagner
Cassidy Birkle
Eastern Iowa Gym Rats
All Iowa Attack
Gym Rats
Pella
Cedar Rapids Thunder
Austin Ash
Nate Disterhoff
Corinne Ruffo
Brittney Uhlrich
Rebecca Moore
Iowa Gym-Nest
Iowa City-Coralville
Buffo
Uhlrich
Moore
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Gym-Nest
Elisabeth Hocamp
Alitza Shutt
Consuelo Mendozza-Bruno
Jacintha Thomas
Emily Edwards
Rachel David
Beth Larsen
Becky Genung
Paige Dieleman
Jori Robertson
Emma Gier
David
Larsen
Robertson
Edwards
Shutt
Aaliya O’connell
Thomas
Gier
Cedar Rapids Panthers
Kingdom Hoops
Ankeny
Iowa City Thunder
Dallas
Grimes Fillies
C.R. Bulldogs
C.R. Warriors
Kenya Earl
Kennedy Dighton
Panthers
Des Moines
Avery Guy
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