Hawkeyes Enter World Series Bring Pranks and Pride
Erin Doud a senior outfielder from Cedar Rapids keeps Hawkeye spirits high during the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City. Doud and three other Gazette area prep alums Kristin Johnson Christina Schmaltz and Laura Chipman share the experience as coach Gayle Blevins enjoys the antics. Chipman notes it feels surreal to be part of the Iowa World Series run that followed three straight qualifications from 1995 to 1997.
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Iverson's Injury Threatens Game 3 Return
Philadelphia 76ers star Allen Iverson may miss Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals with a tailbone injury. Iverson traveled with the team to Milwaukee but will be a game time decision. coach Larry Brown favored rest and caution to preserve him for later games.
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Brees earns track all American in new event at NCAA D III
Katie Brees of Keota earns fourth all American honor by placing seventh in the heptathlon at the NCAA Division III championships with 4 408 points. Luther College’s Johanna Olson finishes sixth in the 3 000 meters at 9 54 95. Shaun Meinecke and Matt Connor place sixth and seventh in decathlon. Coe’s Layre Hupfer advances in 1 00 finishing second in qualifying heat and will run 100 and 200 finals.
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NHL Playoffs Open as Devils Visit Avalanche Game 1
Gazette staff reports Game 1 of the NHL playoffs features New Jersey at Colorado with a 7 p.m. puck drop on ESPN. Separately the NBA playoffs see Philadelphia at Milwaukee in Game 3 at 4 30 p m on NBC. Also listed is Kernels at Dayton baseball at 5 40 p m on KCRG AM 1600.
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City High Little Hawks Push For Ninth Title In A Decade
By Marc Morehouse The Iowa City High Little Hawks pursue a ninth team state title in ten years as they showcase high difficulty in this season. Friday’s come-from-behind victory marked another bold step in their quest.
City High foresees sweeping five relays at state track
City High aims to win all five 4A 1600 meter medley relays at the boys state track meet. Prairie Valley last swept five relays in 1968 when meters were yards. Jeremy Mims anchored the medley to lift City High from fourth to first after Sumaster Newell opened with a 200 as Skyler continues.
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City High Medley Team Sets State Record Finish
Moss kept City High in the lead pack before handing to Tim Triplett for the 400 leg. The Mims leg faced a muddled handoff. he ran seventh through lap one and surged to finish with a 1 54.6 split. The team expressed relief after Jeremy Mims’s late surge.
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Cahill upbeat on McGehee's Indy 500 chances
North Liberty owner Larry Cahill expresses optimism about Robby McGehee starting in the middle of the fifth row at the Indianapolis 500. Cahill notes strong sponsorship and a spent around 200000 on repairs after April damage, with about 250000 expected back at the awards banquet if results hold. Five of six pit crew are Eastern Iowans, plus new member Brian Gentry from Indianapolis.
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Keystone
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Atlanta
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