Prairie Track Star Modacek Shines in District Meet
Dennis Modracek nicknamed Mod leads Prairie Hawks in district track with wins in the 880 and mile finals. He qualified for state in both events, with coach Freeman eyeing Open Mile and Medley relay as the best path. Mod also excels in music and may attract college interest as State College of Iowa shows interest.
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the Gazette
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Wash
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Paul Nelson
Greg Miles
Jim Simpson
Steve Ard
John McCune
LaSalle
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Iowa City
Steve Hill
Bob Kohl
Jefferson
J-Hawks
Les Rogers
Dave Durland
Greg Dennis
Sue Moon
Sue Harman
Coun Fr
College Baseball Scores From Across the Nation
A summary of college baseball results includes Creston Pierain 6 Louisiana 2 Yale 3 Connecticut 2 Fairieian-Dickingon 8 NYU 5 Emson 2 North Carolina 0 Coreling 10 penn 1 William and Mary 3 Massachusetts 2 Rosea State 14 Williamette Oregon 7 Portland 6 and other recent outcomes across multiple conferences and institutions.
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Louisiana
Yale
Connecticut
Fairieian-Dickingon
NYU
Emson
No. Carloina
S. Coreling
Penn
Mary Oldinson
Massachusetts
Rosea State
Williamette Regon
Portland
Brecht’s 2 Slams Lift Norway-Hawks Past Benton in District
Norway-Hawks overpower Benton 20-2 in three innings as Brecht belts two grand slams driving in eight. Jeff Jeffries, Central City and Kimm lead with multi hit games while Norway clinches 5 innings 12-2 win over Central City in prep for Wednesday showdown.
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Vern Bredeson
Mark Tschopp
Central City
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Ron Rosendahl
Bruce Kimm
Bernie Hutchison
B.J. Tickey
Jeff
Dennis Hoelker
Burrell Lochery
Tim Kelley
Larry Finn
Joe Schmickle
J-Hawk
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Yhithey
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Tecklenberg
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Lombardi Keeps Door Open for Jim Taylor Return
Vince Lombardi indicated he would welcome Jim Taylor back to the Packers if the veteran fullback chooses to return now a free agent since May 1. He said the decision rests with Taylor after last year’s offer, while denying reports of a $100,000 deal with the Saints. Lombardi spoke at Fordham University after receiving the Insignis Medal, recalling his Fordham days and giving a standing ovation to about 600 students.
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NEW York
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Green Bay
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Englewood
N.J
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Maras
New ‘York Giants
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Bronx
Elkader Set For District Final In Baseball At 4 PM
Elkader advances to a district championship showdown with New Hampton after a 7 1 win.OSSIN El kader travels to play New Hampton at 4 p m Wednesday in the district final with key players listed among the lineup buckets and notes.
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New Hampton
Deseles ME
Adeter
John "Wessels
Larry Wenthold
G. Stott
L. Stott
Kennen
Rothe
Buege
Garrett
Imhoff
Blind Partner's Golf Trio Wins 18 Hole Event
The Ellis Park Golf Assn. 18-hole blind partner contest ended with Bob James, Bill Linn, and Larry Snodgrass finishing first at 254. Jack Dinderman, Elmer Haverly, and Dick Mogren won the nine-hole division. Ralph Shipler, F. D. Sprecher, and Lloyd Everts placed second in the 18-hole event. Ray Dunahugh, Dick Norton, and Roger Schlotfelt were nine-hole runners-up.
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Bill Linn
Larry Snodgrass
Ellis Park Golf Assn
Jack Dinderman
Elmer Haverly
Dick Mogren
Ralph Shipler
F. D. Sprecher
Lloyd Everts
Ray Dunahugh
Dick Norton
Roger Schlotfelt
Elimination Tourney To Start In Wake Of Clay Indictment
Plans move quickly to crown a new heavyweight champion as Cassius Clay faces a Selective Service case. An eight-man elimination tourney will begin, with Karl Mildenberger set to fight Thad Spencer in Germany, while Clay eyes overseas bouts to fund his defense.
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Army
World Boxing Assn
New York Athletic Commission
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Thad Spencer
Germany
Mike Malitz
Malitz
Sports Action, Inc
Selective Service
George Chuvalo
Montreal
Floyd Patterson
Tokyo
Mildenberger
Stockholm
Houston
Mus
Mexico
Major Open League Kicks Off May 31 In Iowa City
The six team Major Open League completed its plans and will start on May 31. Iowa City enters under George Rummelhart to play Welty Way, led by Ron Findley, in the opening game at 8 p.m. at Ellis Park under lights. Other teams include The Carpet Line Fred Buchanan True Art Carpet Mike Ruzicka Hopkinton Butch Dietborn Ford town Ron Weber. Hopkinton brings back Dick Thenhaus to Major Open action after a year away.
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Welty Way
Ellis Park
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True Art Carpet
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Hopkinton
Butch Dietborn
Fordtown
Ron Weber
Dick Thenhaus
Peter Jennings with the News Prime Time Color on Channel 9
Peter Jennings headlines a weekday color news program airing Monday through Friday at 6 PM on Channel 9. The segment presents national and local updates with the familiar anchor guiding viewers through the evening lineup.
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