Mod Race: Prairie Star Dennis Modracek Shines On Track
Prairie high senior Dennis Modracek nicknamed Mod, star of the Hawks track squad, won the Gazette Prep of the Week and targeted state meets in the 880 and mile. Coach Freeman weighed entry limits while Mod trains twice daily and eyes sub 4:25 mile and 1:56 880 as state finals approach. Mod also anchored relay legs at Linn-Mar and holds district 880 marks. college interest grows from State College of Iowa.
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Michigan State, Notre Dame Lead College Baseball Action
College baseball results show Michigan State 4 2 Central Michigan 4 6 Notre Dame 5 Wisconsin 4 K State 13 3 Arkansas 2 Grand View JC 2 Clarinda 1 Grand View JC 9 Creston 1 Mississippi 4 Baulsiana 2 Yale 3 Connecticut 2 Fairleigh-Dickinson 8 NYU 5 Clemson 2 East Carolina 10 2 Davidson Old Dominion 3 Oregon State 34 Williamette 5 Oregon 7 Portland 6 Drake 14 Iowa State 15 Drake 122 Central 512 William Penn 614 Wesleyan 413 Upper Iowa 14 Wartburg 13 Iowa State 4 Parsons 3 Notre Dame 5 Wisconsin 4 K State 78 Missouri 65
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Brecht's Two Slams Spark Norway Past Benton in District Play
Norway side led by Jeff Brecht who blasted two grand slam homers and drove in eight as Norway defeated Central City 12 2 and Benton 20 2 in a district round. Pitcher Dick McVay backed Brecht while Benton struggled with eight walks and eight errors on a windy dust filled day.
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Elkader Advances to District Final in 7 1 Victory
Elkader defeated Ossian 7 to 1 to reach the district championship with New Hampton awaiting winner in a 4 p.m. Wednesday semifinal. Key plays included Wenthald, G. and Buege with contributing runs as both Stott and Stott added offense. New Hampton's Kennen and Riimhatl provided resistance in the early innings.
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Lombardi Leaves Door Open for Jim Taylor Return
Vince Lombardi indicated Jim Taylor must decide whether to return to Green Bay after becoming a free agent May 1. Lombardi said the Packers made the same offer as last year and that Taylor has not yet stated his wishes.
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Blind Partner's Golf Won With a 254 Total AT Ellis Park
The trio Bob James Bill Linn and Larry Snodgrass captured the 18 hole blind partner event over the weekend in Ellis Park Golf Assn play with a 254 total. Jack Dinderman Elmer Haverly and Dick Mogren won the nine hole competition. Ralph Shipler F D Sprecher and Lloyd Everts placed second in 18 hole play while Ray Dunahugh Dick Norton and Roger Schlotfelt were nine hole runners up.
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Ellis Park Golf Assn
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Elimination Tourney To Start Clay Plans Bouts Abroad
Promoter Mike Malitz announced an eight man elimination tournament to crown a new heavyweight champion after Cassius Clay was stripped of the title. Karl Mildenberger will meet Thad Spencer in Germany this fall as Clay plans overseas bouts to fund his Selective Service case.
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Six Team Major Open League Opens May 31 at Ellis Park
The Major Open league completes its plans and the six team race begins May 31. Town City, led by George Rummelhart, will open against Westy Way at 8 p.m. under Ellis Park lights. Westy Way, led by Ron Findley, features former Midwest Janitor champion.
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Accuracy Wins as Longer Drives Fail to Compensate
The U S Golf Association analyzed statistics and found the player with more accurate drives tends to perform better overall than the longer hitter with less accuracy. Distance alone does not guarantee success. precision off the tee translates to better scoring chances and courses management.
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