McCartney Eyes Olympic Bid at Iowa City Trials
Iowa City cyclist Jason McCartney faces long odds to reach the 2000 Olympics. He must win the 140 mile road race in Jackson Mississippi to earn an Olympic berth, with individual time trials looming as another path and team selections based on rankings and performance.
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Indiana coach Knight decision to come from university president
Indiana University faces a pivotal moment as president Myles Brand decides Knight’s fate after a weekend meeting with trustees. Trustees released a report on choking accusations while Knight apologized for temper issues and awaited Brand’s ruling at 3 p.m. (local).
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Kohawks fall to St. Mary's in D III regional final
In the Division III regional final, St. Mary's defeated Coe 4-3 to earn the national tournament bid in Salem, Va. Swartout hit her 11th homer of the season as Coe ran up 12-4 on Central in six innings, while Cardinal hitters delivered two-out runs in successive frames to clinch the title.
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Swartout's blasts make mom's day
Mary and Jeff Swartout traveled from Sioux City to see Coe freshman Shalyn Swartout dominate the NCAA Division III regional softball tournament. She belted two grand slams in one game, added a third homer, and finished with 9 hits in 10 games as Coe beat Central 12-4 and chased a title game with St. Mary's.
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Manchester native crowned Iowa Sportscaster of the Year
Mike Grimm, 29, WMT radio sports director, wins the Iowa Sportscaster of the Year award presented by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association in Salisbury North Carolina. Grimm, from Manchester, calls high school games, covers Hawkeye sports, and hosts a morning show while aiming to succeed in broadcast journalism. He idolized Ron Gonder and Dan Patrick and credits Luther College and Frosty Mitchell for guiding his path.
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