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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 2001

Page

29

Midwest sports slate features multiple league events and pro games

A busy schedule lists high school events across Iowa City West, City High, Xavier, Linn‑Mar and others with track, soccer, tennis and golf. College baseball and softball at Kirkwood and Mount Mercy are noted along with pro baseball, hockey, golf and basketball playoff action across national networks.

Iowa City West City High Xavier Linn-Mar Prairie Relays Washington Jefferson Bellevue Marquette Regina Solon Waterloo Kennedy Waterloo East Pleasant Valley Prairie Airport National Ellis Davenport Central Davenport West Gardner Muscatine Kirkwood Cornell Upper Iowa Mount Mercy

Top Advanced Field Set for Saturday's Grade Race

Post positions list 17 runners including Monarchos Point Given and Congaree with odds from 50-1 to 5-1. Trainers owners weights and purse revealed. distance a quarter mile, purse 1,112,000 with first prize 812,000. Post time 5 04 p.m. Iowa time.

Post Horse Song Anda Prayer Gryder Millenium Wind Et Pincay Yeseneine Espinoza Valentine Nakatani Dollar Bil Bovine OY Invisible Ink Ken Jamium Monarchos John Dowd David Hofmans Todd Pletcher Joseph Orseno Steven Asmussen Saeed bin Suroor Tony Richey Bob Batter Nick Zito Dallas Stewart Jonn Scanlan Simon Bray Iowa

Women’s State Bowling Tournament Results by Division

At Waterloo Lanes Cadillac Division leads with Fran's Pro Shop and Cadillac Lanes in top spots. Cynthia Kesterson and Connie Rommel claim doubles and all events titles with strong showings from Council Bluffs and Des Moines teams.

Waterloo Lanes Cadillac Division Fran Dubuque Cynthia Kesterson Council Bluffs Ally Otten Big Daddy Smooth Crew Des Moines University Book & Supply Waterloo Linda Janelle Williams Karen Jahnke Red Oak Sue Yearous Janine Babcock New Hampton Janice Hoffman Cindy Holder Glenwood Niegie Gregory Poweshiek County Pat Clothier Cedar Rapids Patricia Beck Maquoketa Betty Adam Kathy Pindell Burlington Judy Vaasser

Recruiting Down Signings State University Track Stars

State University signs Tomy Douglas from Quincy Illinois who placed fourth in the Illinois state track long jump with a 23 feet 9 inches best. Jumoke Alowonle from College Grove Minnesota is the junior state long jump champion with records 19 feet 1 1/4 and 39 feet 11 inches in the triple jump.

State University Tomy Douglas Quincy Ill Winois Jumoke Alowonle Collage Grove Minn

Minor League Western and Eastern divisions update

Standings show Quad City leading the Western Division with 7 wins and 7 losses, Cedar Rapids 7-18, Wisconsin 14-11, and Burlington 13-12 in the mix. Eastern Division lists Dayton at 9-9 with Michigan and West Michigan nearby as results roll in.

Quad City Twins Kane County Marlins Wisconsin Mariners Cedar Rapids Angels Burlington Royals Clinton Expos Peoria Cardinals Beloit Brewers Dayton Reds Michigan Astros Tigers Fort Wayne Padres South Bend Lansing Cubs West Michigan West Michir- Michigan Miami MetroStars Woo United New England Tampa Bay Kansas City Los Angeles San Jose New York N.J

Pro Basketball First Round Scores and Player Totals

Playoff results show Dallas 107 Utah 77 in Dallas and Toronto 93 New York 93 tied series at 2-2. Philadelphia 88 Indiana 85 to move up 3-1, Sacramento leading Phoenix 2-1. Box scores list Sprewell, Carter, Oakley, Davis, Williams, Childs, Curry, Mutombo, Iverson, ONeal and Nash among others with team totals and fouls.

Dallas Utah Toronto New York Philadelphia Indiana Sacramento Phoenix Sprewell Thomas Camby Houston Jackson Rice Harrington Ward Carter Oakley Davis A.williams Childs J.williams Peterson Curryms Clark Curry Indianapolis Lynch Hill Mutombo Iverson Snow McKie Jones Geiger Ollie Rose O'Neal Foster R.mitler Best Croshere McKey Perkins M-79 Tim Duncan San Antonio Kevin Garnett Minnesota Dikembe Mutombo Gary Payton Seattle Jason Kidd Bruce Bowen Miami PJ. Brown Charlotte Shaquille O'Neal L.A. Lakers Kobe Bryant Doug Christie

Simpson and Coe split doubleheader in Iowa conference play

Simpson opened with a first inning homer and four run burst but Coe answered with a five run fifth. In game two Matt Schirm and Kyle Bassett fueled a five run start for Coe as O Neill pitched a three hitter. Both teams sit at 9 9 in the league standings with Coe at 19 18 overall and Simpson 15 19. Luther beat Dubuque 3 1 in the Dubuque game with Scott Rima delivering the deciding RBI.

Flo Knebel Wiesler Schirm Donnenwerth Boles Noerrlinger Murphy Banke W—Donnenwerth L—Knebel Sv—Noerrlinger Simpson Coe O'Neill Bassett Tysdahl Lawler Lenman W—O' Neill L—Tysdahi RBI Matt Schirm West Digmann Aaron O'Neill Kyle Bassett Dubuque Dubwave Upchurch Ough Scott Althoff Christopher W—Althoff L—Upchurch Scott Rima Rima Luther Iowa Cedar Rapids Mount Mercy Raul Matta Travis Hergert Matta Mustangs Hergert Middle Amana Iowa Wesleyan

Softball Iowa Colleges Drake Drops Doubleheader

Iowa defeats Drake 6 to 0 in game one as Gare One and Allison Stewart shine. In game two Iowa wins 2 to 0 with Stewart taking the loss for Drake and Thomson earning the win for Iowa.

Drake Covey Lowa Allison Stewart Melanie Thevenore Kristi Hanks Jessica Basher W— Hanks L—Stewart Drake Ashlee Easterly Melanie Thevenote Saran Thomson Katy Jendrzelewski W—Thomson

Resignations and suspensions in racing and football dealings

Officials announce the resignation of Ross Bartow as vice president and general manager of Memphis Motorsports Park. NASCAR fines and suspends Mike Beam and Robin Pemberton for safety and equipment violations at recent events. Baseball promotions and lineups noted include Beau Hale moving to Bowie and Jon Garland called up. DL placements for Jim Parque and standings from multiple series are listed.

Auto Racing Memphis Motorsports Park Ross Bartow Nascar Mike Beam Ricky Craven Craven Robin Pemberton Rusty Wallace California Speedway Baseball Baltimore Orioles Beau Hale Bowie Chicago White Sox Jim Parque Jon Garland Charlotte Oakland Athletics Eric Byrnes Sacramento Adam Pratt Alatinnalesata

Multiple sports teams announce rosters and staff moves

A flood of midseason notes shows the Cubs fined RHP Julian Tavar for fan remarks. Pirates retire Ramon Martinez, while Warren Morris is called up from Nashville. Several baseball, basketball, hockey and football teams announce signings, releases, activations, and coaching changes across leagues and colleges.

Cedar Falls 1 ICW West 2 0 win details

Cedar Falls 0 defeated West 2 in a Tuesday match. Kevin Clark and Brandon Heenlage scored for ICW with Steenlage and Clark picking up assists.

Cedar Falls C. West ICW Kevin Clark Brandon Heenlage Steenlage Clark

South Iowa Cedar League Track Meet Highlights

Heming the South Iowa Cedar League results show Belle Plaine leading with 98 points in Class II with standout marks by Cranbaugh IV and Cronbaugh BP. Individual events crown HLV and Sigourney athletes, while Liverpool and North Mahaska contributions shape team tallies in sprints, distance, and relays across the meet.

Prairie City West dominates Prairie with 15–0 win

In CR Prairie Iowa City West routs CA Prairie 15 to 0. Kristen Karnyski scores four goals, Amy Goodrich three, Nikky Darling two, Marla Froelich two, Natasha Karnyski two, with Iverson Bang and others contributing. Goodrich nets two assists amid a lopsided scoring display.

CR. Prairie Iowa City West CA. Prairie Kristen Karnyski Amy Goodrich Nikky Darling Marla Froelich Natasha Karnyski Eleni Iverson Avery Bang Goodrich Darling Froelich Kandice Divoki Abby Buckwalter

Monticello Invitational Team Scores and Medalists

Results from the Monticello Invitational show Independence 311 and Monticello 347 leading teams, with individual top scores including Curtis Foster 71 and Travis Kress 79. Marion, Cascade, Vinton area schools, and Keota posted notable medals, led by Nate Zitelman and Katie Beck.

Monticello Marion Messerli Justin Remington Joe Derby Caleb Lynott Timberline Dyersville

High School Boys Track Meet Results Display Key Events

Hills-Lynnville Sully led boys track with 80 points followed by Iowa Valley and Sigourney. Events listed include high jump 5-10 by Van Genderen and Van Maanen, discus 157-6 Geil, shot put 48-10 Grimm, long jump 21-6 Hawkins, 3200 run 11:08.14 Cooling, 110 hurdles 15.90 Nolte, 100 dash 11.20 Dennison, and relays led by HLV and Iowa Valley with top times.

South Iowa Cedar League HLV Belle Plaine English Valleys Lynnville Sully Iowa Valley Montezuma Sigourney North Mahaska BGM Tri-County Keota Cranbaugh van der Leest Johnson Thomas T-C Hammes Sig Amsden Olson O'Rourke Kinzenhaw Thys Ferneau Monte Baber Cronbaugh Rozendahl Moore Jacobi Beran Lowry Hurdie Slaymaker Warden Mohr Greene Martin Rozendaal Wilkerson Landstrom Clinton DeWitt Northeast West Delaware Preston East Central Cascade Calamus-Wheatland Camanche and Beckman Western Dubuque Maquoketa Bellevue Davenport Assumption Sheena James Clin Kate Sievers P-Ec Kristie Gravel Wdub Katie Brown Cam Shayla Franzen Paula Banowetz Dew Angie Hensel Digi Low Kim Eskildsen Lyndsey Weller Hensel Sievers P EC Gravel Rachel O'Connor Sara McDermott Cal Jennifer Muhi C-W Preston East Central Cal- Wheatland Cal-Wheatland Beckman Audra Bark Crystal Coates May Emily Wick Angie German Wdel Rachel Steffen Woub Megan Kins North East Hurdies German Kara Yahn Amy Klosterman O'Connor Katie Haver Jenni Wedener Beck Jen Brown Jena Kilburg Bell Yahn Deb Darey Camanche Casca HLY Tri- County van Genderen L-S van Maanen Demeuliaere Geil Grimm Storm Conrad Bartachek Hawkins Hinrichs Laverman Nun Cooling Frazier Ellis Nolte Voss van Mannen Dennison Baker Hanchett Denison Meier Powers Montgomery Latchman Roberts Rankin Elscott

Marion Dominates Washington JV In Soft Tennis Action

In a combined meet, Marion wins 7-2 over Washington JV with singles victories by Desiree Rouse Kris Re naas and Megh an Redd. Iowa City High beats Dubuque Senior 5-4 with Lundell Weingeist and Entessabian taking key sets. Washington CRW defeats Marion 7-2 in a separate junior varsity match led by Matt Lawson and Joe Brinkmann.

Manty Marion Washington Desiree Rouse Mar Lindsey Jones Kris Gehman Sara Lesmeister Stephanie Nicole Mar Kris Renaas Fuliko Kami Meghan Redd Kelly Kennedy Liz Prowell Lesmeister Det Renaas Sarah Haddy Iowa City Iowa City High Dubuque Ben Lundell Dave Weingeist Tut Fuller Davia Balmer Sean Voigt Jared Entessabian Grant Campbell Scott Houghton Joseph Triplett Bill Rusk Kevin Dick Ross Gibson Weingeist Balmer Lundell Fuler Entessabian Campbell Voigt Houghton Triwifi Gibson Jeff Kienske Washington C.R Mark Stalmaker Dawson Brinkman CRW Nigg Martin Badker Kane Hexum Geers Butchi Walker Griggs Stalmaker

Mount Mercy Spring Invite Team Standings and Scores

Mount Mercy Blue led with Roth 76 Greenlee 78 Staymaker 79 and Byers 83 amid a team total of 316. Cornell 335 Kirkwood 336 Mount Mercy Gold 340 Coe 352, with individual scorers Sels 79 Grant 81 Kaufman 85 Hanson 90 Dunn 104 and Paetz 41 Pleggenkuhle 84 samen 4 Cress 67 Bellety 95 plus Vogt 06 Yanscek 86 Witlasch 88 Adam 90 Stahie 93.

Mount Mercy Hunters Ridge G.C Tle Central Loras Simp Son Cornell Kirkwood Southeastern C.C Coe Aaron Rath Nick Goblinson Nick Hevland SCC Chad Greenlee Luke Sieymaker MT. Mercy Blue Roth Greenlee Staymaker Rob Byers Dustin Schrack Nate Sels Eli Grant Adam Kaufman Adam Hanson Dave Dunn Tod Paetz Cade Pleggenkuhle Kyle Samen Eric Cress Shane Bellety MT. Mercy Gold Scbirsch Bf Note

Hawkeyes eye Big Ten title with home finale sweep chance

Iowa finishes the regular season 41-10 overall and 15-3 in the Big Ten with two home games against Northwestern. A sweep could give at least a share of the conference title and host the May 10-12 tournament. Michigan remains tied for the lead.

Jendrzejewski Iowa Northwestern Hawkeyes Big Ten Wildcats Michigan Michigan State

Central College athletes qualify for NCAA track title at Graceland

Katie Brees and Abby Gonzales earned automatic qualifying marks for the NCAA Division III women s track and field championships at the Graceland Heptathlon. Brees set a 4 452 total to win and led in high jump 200 and long jump while Gonzales placed second with 4 377.

Pella Central College Katie Brees Abby Gonzales Graceland Brees Keota Gonzales Guthrie Center

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