Sosa injures back. Cubs fear disabled list stint
Sammy Sosa sprained a ligament in his lower back after sneezing fits and will miss games. Dr. Michael Schaefer evaluated him and tests confirmed the injury. GM Jim Hendry said an epidural would ease inflammation and the two week absence would likely push him to the disabled list.
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Kennedy pitcher Bales named Iowa's top baseball player
Cedar Rapids Kennedy senior Danny Bales earned Gatorade Iowa baseball player of the year and Scholastic Coach and Athletic Director magazine honors. He posted a 9-1 record with a 0.96 ERA, struck out 104 in 63 innings, and was inducted into the Gatorade Circle of Champions while a finalist for national player of the year.
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Iowa pair earns Big Ten Medal of Honor
Iowa City seniors Nate Kaeding and Jennie Lillis receive the Big Ten Medal of Honor for excellence in academics and athletics. Kaeding also held the Lou Groza award finalist status as a junior. Lillis became the first Hawkeye woman to rank in the top 10 in five major school statistics.
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Television Highlights in Playoff Listings
The schedule shows NBA playoffs featuring Sacramento at Minnesota at 7 p.m. on TNT and NHL playoffs with San Jose at Calgary at 8 p.m. on ESPN. Additional TV listings are provided by Gazette staff and wire reports.
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Help Wanted: Rookie Scorers in 2003 NBA Playoffs
The 2003 NBA Playoffs saw 15 rookies reach scoring milestones. Notable firstyear players posted varying averages as teams navigated late-season pressure and intense series.
Cedar Rapids talents face draft decisions at pre draft showcase
Cedar Rapids Kennedy ace Danny Bales and Kirkwood pitcher Cody Doonan weigh college or pro paths as scouts from all 30 MLB teams observe at the Perfect Game USA National Pre-Draft Showcase at Memorial Stadium. The amateur draft runs June 7-8. Doonan hopes to avoid another draft, while Bales would prefer a pro start over college.
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Big Unit becomes oldest pitcher to throw perfect game
Randy Johnson, at 40, pitched a 27-up, 27-down perfect game for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Atlanta Braves 2-0 in Atlanta. He struck out 13, becoming the oldest to achieve MLB perfect game status, his second no hitter and a historic feat praised by manager Bob Brenly.
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Sanderson and Fullhart eye 185-pound Olympic spot in Indy
Cael Sanderson and Lee Fullhart duel for a 185 pound freestyle finals berth at the U S Olympic Trials in Indianapolis RCA Dome. Sanderson seeks a return to Athens after a storied Iowa State run while Fullhart seeks to deny him the dream with a recent Las Vegas title boosting his automatic finals berth.
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