Central College advances to DIII softball title game at Salem
Central College the top seed won three straight games in the NCAA Division III tournament in Salem Va. The Dutch moved into the national championship against No. 4 Salisbury after defeating Wartburg 2 1 and Emory 3 2 before topping Illinois Wesleyan 8 3 in the loser's bracket final. Salisbury had previously defeated Central, leaving the Dutch with a two wins needed path to the crown.
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Pack coach's son dies by own action in Wisconsin
The 14 year old son of Packers assistant coach Ray Sherman shot himself in the head with his father's gun in a garage during a family move. The Brown County medical examiner ruled the death a death by own action based on wound location and evidence.
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al Klimek
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Kernels suffer 16 4 loss as slide extends in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Kernels drop ninth in 18 games and second straight to South Bend 16 4 at Memorial Stadium. Rafael Rodriguez takes the loss as South Bend erupts for 15 hits and four unearned runs, with Jerry Gil adding a grand slam and Kelvin Jacobo reaching base five times.
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Local qualifier tees up young guns for U.S. Open shot
Cedar Rapids hosts a crowded U S Open local qualifier with 40 players competing for three sectional spots. Marc Gladson a 16 year old Linn Mar sophomore shot 74 while Sean McCarty and Jason Knutzon tied for 70. Mike McCoy and John Shawver contended for the final berth.
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Des Moines
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Iowa
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McCarty
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Ohio
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Kansas City
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Chicago
Cedar Rapids locals aim for Olympic gold era with stars
Cedar Rapids is home to rising talents postulated as future Olympic contenders. Cal Eldred, a former starter turned closer for the St. Louis Cardinals, earned three saves in a week after elbow surgery. Zach Johnson, on the Nationwide Tour, could earn a battlefield promotion to the PGA Tour with two more wins this season.
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Staple Chooses Iowa State Over Other Offers
Damion Staple the 6-8 forward from Southeastern Illinois Community College has decided to honor his commitment to the Iowa State Cyclones. New coach Wayne Morgan visited Staple after taking over for Larry Eustachy and Staple praised the trust shown by Morgan and assistant Bob Sundvold.
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Iowa State
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