Cocaine deaths shift public view says UI expert
University of Iowa psychiatrist Dr. William Yates says the cocaine deaths of Len Bias and Don Rogers, plus later cases like John Belushi, helped change the view of cocaine from glamorous to dangerous. He notes declines in first-time use and cites data from Dr. Paul Perry, with about 24 million Americans having tried cocaine and 3 million dependent.
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Clippers edge in today's NBA draft lottery
New York AP reports the Los Angeles Clippers hold a 28.6 percent chance to win the No. 1 pick in the June 28 draft, with six teams in the lottery including New Jersey Golden State Phoenix Philadelphia and Indiana. Manning dominates consideration as the top choice with the Clippers assured no worse than the fourth pick.
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Celtics Force Game 7 in tense Celtics Hawks clash
The Celtics edge the Hawks 102 98 to force a decisive game seven. Wilkins scores 38 for Atlanta, while Bird Johnson and Ainge pace Boston. Ainge late free throws and Levingston miss deny overtime as Boston holds on.
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Lakers fall as Jazz roll 26-2 in first quarter rout
The Jazz blew past the Lakers 28-9 early, outscoring Los Angeles by 26-2 in the opening period. Johnson dismissed talk of guarantees while Malone had predicted a Jazz win, setting up a decisive seventh game while Riley warned of top teams facing constant pressure.
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Sumner earns first state girls track title frame
Sumner girls win first state title as Thompson anchors North Linn 800 relay to 2A fastest prelim time 1 46 23 with Kintzle Zieser Mausser. Helms and Burds post top marks in 3 000, 1500, and distance medley while City High and Anamosa advance to finals in multiple events.
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No change for girls hoop tourney in Iowa
Des Moines reports no action on a proposal to expand the Iowa girls five player state basketball tournament from four to eight teams after a two hour board discussion. The next meeting is in mid June with directors divided on the issue and a decision required before September to affect this year’s tournament.
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Bears coach targets Perry weight down to 320 by July
Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka discussed William Perry known as The Refrigerator weighing 377 pounds and aiming for 320 by opening day of summer camp on July 21. He noted Perry could play at 320 as a defensive end and praised veterans Hamp ton and Wilson while highlighting camp issues like missing receivers Dennis McKinnon and Dennis Gentry.
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Teleconnect Heads to Sioux City Softball Tournament
Teleconnect opens today at 1 p.m. in the Condon Buick Honda Tournament at Penn Corp Park in Sioux City. The seven team field includes Penn Corp, Des Moines Metros, and Sioux City Track Haven. Teleconnect meets the Metros at 1 p.m. and Truck Haven at 3 p.m.
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Rain delays NCAA central region softball tournament
The NCAA central region softball tournament in Lincoln Nebraska was rained out on Friday and moved to today at the Nebraska Softball Complex. Tomorrow’s schedule opens with Iowa State vs Creighton at noon followed by Nebraska facing the loser of the SU Creighton game at 2 pm and the SU Creighton winner at 4 pm.
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