Kernels Expect Sellout for Wednesday at Veterans Memorial Stadium
Cedar Rapids crowds look to fill the new Veterans Memorial Stadium for Wednesday's noon game against the Dayton Dragons with under 200 tickets left. About 3,000 area students are expected, five Seasons Transportation offering free shuttle, and attendance data shows a 29,871 total through 18 home games. Pitcher Jamie Stewart reassigned to extended spring. Raniel Melgarejo slump continues.
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Kernels fall in late rally as slump continues
Turner nearly delivers in ninth with bases loaded and one out but grounds out. Napoli flies out as Kernels fail to convert. Manager Claus laments bad small plays and a 6-game losing streak ends after Dayton’s Donnie Scott is ejected for arguing a close call.
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Kernels Clinch Narrow Win Over Dayton 8 7
Jeff Mattns and Dallas McPherson sparked a Dayton rally, but the Kernels held on after a late-inning push. Key hits by Justin Turner and Mike Eyward powered Kernels offense as Dayton spoiled a comeback bid. Claus praised the team after a nine-game skid.
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Kennedy advances to 2A regional final in tennis
Kennedy defeats Jefferson 5-1 to reach the regional final at Coe College and will face Ottumwa at 3:30 p.m. in Iowa City West for a state berth. Jefferson beats Washington 7-2. Kennedy also dominates Wahlert 8-1 earlier.
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Fry leads C R Washington to regional golf qualifier win
Cedar Rapids Washington claims 341 at Davenport regional to defend 3A title bid. Ellen Fry earns medalist with 79, Ashley Ernst third at 82 as state meet qualification advances to Jester Park Granger. Other class results include Maquoketa 342 and Wapello 341. Turkey Valley and Jesup also earn berths.
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Staskal-Brecht and Burns Bond at Track Meet
Staskal-Brecht and Burns formed a cautious friendship at a Class 2A event while Staskal-Brecht powered to a 2A final and relay places before a wrist fracture ended her state hopes. Burns finished 13th in 1A prelims as Staskal-Brecht recovered, then praised teamwork and progress amid injuries.
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Hewitt Capriati Top Seeds for French Open
Lleyton Hewitt and Jennifer Capriati lead the seeds for the French Open with Capriati top in the WTA rankings. The field features Safin Haas Agassi and Kuerten among others as Roland Garros runs May 27 to June 9.
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Kennedy bunts its way to 5-1 win in Metro tourney
Cedar Rapids Kennedy routs Linn Mar 5-1 on four consecutive bunt singles in a four-run fourth. Danny Bales pitches a six-inning one-hitter with 11 strikeouts as Kennedy advances toward Mount Vernon in the Metro Baseball Tournament.
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