Sideline names top Olympic Hall of Fame class since 1992
Janet Evans and Jackie Joyner-Kersee headline the first U S Olympic Hall of Fame class since 1992. Matt Biondi Florence Griffith Joyner Dan Jansen Bonnie Blair and others were selected. The 1996 women's soccer team paralympian Randy Snow Alice Coachman Davis and Bud Greenspan were also inducted. Ceremony July 1 in Chicago.
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Ochoa Wins First Pro Title On Big Day For Family
Lorena Ochoa captures her first pro victory with a 4 under 68 at the Franklin American Mortgage Championship in Franklin Tennessee. She dedicates the win to her brother Alejandro who is attempting Mt Everest, a goal they promised would meet if she won.
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Girl struck by foul ball taken to Denver hospital
A young girl was hit in the head by a foul ball during the Rockies versus Phillies game and was carried from the stands on a stretcher. A paramedic said she sustained a head injury and was transported to Children’s Hospital in Denver.
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Brands Sees Gold Potential for U S Wrestling Trials
University of Iowa assistant coach Tom Brands predicts seven weight classes where the United States can win gold at the Athens trials. The U S Olympic freestyle team and Greco Roman team selections begin Friday in Indianapolis with seven men’s weight classes and four women’s spots already decided.
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Olympic trials wrestlers vie for U S team in Indianapolis
At the RCA Dome the U S Olympic Team Trials feature Friday and Saturday challenge bouts at 121 132 145 5 163 and 264 5 pounds with a best of three Sunday final. Former Iowa and Iowa State stars compete for spots as national champs pull the Olympic dream closer.
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Harry Lester
Cael Sanderson
Mark Knauer
Northern Iowa
Duaine Martin
Tony Davis
Simpson Wins NAC Title With Rubber Arm Performance
Simpson defeated Wartburg 10 7 in 10 innings at Memorial Stadium to clinch the Iowa Conference baseball championship. The Storm leaned on three nine inning complete games from Casey Graham Shawn Parker and J D Hews to counter Wartburg’s depth. Dan Rieck led with 10 tournament hits including a grand slam as pitching counts and bullpen management decided the seesaw final.
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Gruber adapts to life with Frankston Blues in Australia
David Gruber, former University of Northern Iowa standout, plays for the Frankston Blues in Australia. He shows strong scoring in recent games while adjusting to pro life, living by the Pacific in Mornington and coaching clinics for local youth.
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