Skyhawks Coach Irons Suspended Indefinitely Over Forfeit
The USBL suspended St Louis Skyhawks head coach Floyd Irons indefinitely after he led his team off the floor with six minutes left in the second quarter of the May 8 game against the Cedar Rapids River Raiders at the U S Cellular Center, resulting in a forfeit. USBL officials called the action unprofessional and said further sanctions could follow.
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Kernels Hall of Fame Week: Kendrick Honored by League
Cedar Rapids Kernels second baseman Howie Kendrick was named Midwest League player of the week after a .515 batting clip last week. He went 17-for-33 with 12 runs, five doubles, a triple, nine RBIs and six stolen bases improving his average from .232 to .313.
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Knutzon Wins Macau Open In Thrilling Finish
Iowa State graduate Jason Knutzon captured the Asian Tour Macau Open by one stroke over Thaworn Whatchant. Knutzon birdied the last two holes to earn 44412 dollars as Padraig Harrington tied for fifth in the elite field.
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RoughRiders Draft Chase Ryan Defenseman For Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders select Chase Ryan a 17-year-old defenseman 6 2 190 from Algonquin Illinois with the seventh pick in the USHL dispersal draft Ryan played 56 games this year for the St. Louis Heartland Express which suspended operations next season Coach GM Mark Carlson called him a quality young defenseman with size and dependable play and expect him to bolster the team’s back line.
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Kernels blown lead sinks to Bees in extra innings
Cedar Rapids trailed 3-0 before dropping a fly ball and wild pitches cost them a 4-3 10 inning defeat to Burlington at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Kernels drop a series opener, though sit tied for first in the Western Division as they head to Beloit and Wisconsin.
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Smarty Jones the iron horse set for Derby push at Pimlico
The Philadelphia Inquirer profiles Smarty Jones, describing a powerful yet unruly colt and the training arc from February through the Arkansas Derby toward the Derby path. Trainer John Servis emphasizes taming his horse’s explosive energy to reach the Preakness at Pimlico.
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USBL scrutiny grows over shaky teams and weak crowds
The USBL faces criticism as Cedar Rapids hosts the St. Louis Skyhawks amid sparse attendance and unstable franchises. Reports cite River Raiders crowds around 2 000 to 2 500, suspensions, and disputes with owners while other clubs struggle with paychecks and governance across divisions.
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