Mount Vernon girls win 2A state track crown
Mount Vernon coach Bob Meeker leads the Mustangs to their second girls state title, scoring 49 points and winning four events including Deb Winchip’s two relays and 100m dash. Cedar Rapids Jefferson and Anamosa also place high, with Weiland setting a shot put record for Marion.
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Decorah
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Tipton
Former Iowa coach Andy MacDonald dies during jog
Former Iowa assistant coach Andy MacDonald 55 died of an apparent heart attack while jogging with his wife at Ludington State Park in Michigan. A Flint native and Central Michigan quarterback, MacDonald had served as NFL Vikings assistant and Iowa assistant to Jerry Burns in the early 1960s. He collapsed about 3 p.m. Friday.
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Iowa Valley and Lone Tree claim state track triumphs
Valley coach Scott Hardie says a first state title feels unreal as he plans for next season. Lone Tree’s Doug Hofmeister concludes a standout coaching run with two state championships, stressing team effort over bragging. The piece highlights star athletes Matt and Maury Zuber and their relay prospects, and urges moving 1A and 2A state meets to Drake Stadium for a fair venue.
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Cey Stars With Two Homers Lead Cubs Comeback Win
Ron Cey belted two home runs and a double as the Chicago Cubs rallied past the Houston Astros 10-8. Davey Lopes added a two-run shot, tying the game in the seventh before Cey's game-winning homer lifted Chicago to a suspend closer tied atop the NL East with the Mets.
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Mark Ross
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George Frazier
Lee Smith
New York Mets
Celtics Lakers Open NBA Finals Clash In Boston
The Celtics meet the Lakers in the opening game of the NBA Finals at 2 p.m. broadcast on KGAN Channel 2. Boston aims to repeat as champions after last season's 4-3 series win, while Los Angeles seeks a smarter, rebounding effort to avoid a historic third straight Finals defeat.
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