Ridgeway Overcomes Injury to Reach State Track Meet
Duff Ridgeway of Anamosa defies back surgery and a slow season to finish eighth in the 1600 at Drake Stadium. He placed third as a sophomore and aimed for a standout senior year. South Tama, Iowa City area athletes achieve multiple area bests and state top finishes as Storm Lake wins the 3A title.
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Namosa
Duff Ridgeway
Ridgeway
van Hore
Williamsburg
Scot Schuckert
Drake Stadium
Des Moines
Schuckert
Tama
Pat Murphy
Trojans
Storm Lake
Murphy
Rod Blocker
Jerry Witt
South Tama
Bloomfield Davis County
Blocker
Witt
Rod Ruff
Shawn Tesar
Roth
Lomenick
Mike Otting
Cascade
Iowa City
Regina
Jason Wessels
Cedar Rapids Prairie
Steve Daugh
John Oostendorp
Sigourney
Toe Cell
City High
C.R. Washington
Lansing
Wessels and Parcell
Landis takes Jefferson basketball reins two season rebuild
Landis 56, Cedar Rapids Jefferson hires new boys basketball coach to revive a program dormant for a decade. Athletic director Dennis Goettel calls him the perfect fit as the team aims to challenge top opponents in the next two seasons.
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Bob Landis
Landis
Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Jefferson
Dennis Goettel
Goettelje
Landis Back as Jefferson Basketball Coach to Rebuild Program
Jefferson High School welcomes Bob Landis returning as coach while retaining his Landis Investment Corporation role. He plans a win oriented program amid Cedar Rapids no cut policy, aiming to revive a tradition of state champions and showcase Metro coaching depth on December 6 with Washington versus Prairie and Kennedy versus Jefferson.
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Gazette
Estherville
Tim Maaske
Burlington Notre Dame
Randy Trine
Drake
Terry Carroll
Victor Porter
Elkhorn
Neb
Jefferson
Landis
Landis Investment Corporation
Gay Dahn
Coe
Grinnell
Gay
Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids
Metro Area
Washington
Don King
Prairie
Dennis ‘Thiessen
Bettendorf
Regis
Dick Breitbach
Kennedy
Arnie Zediker
Ames
Mount Vernon
Linn-Mar
King
Metro
Bob
Indidate
Penske Dominates Indy Race As Mears Seizes Victory
Al Unser Jr and Rick Mears anchor a Penske sweep with Mears taking the lead on lap 123. The 214 mile Indy race on a hot slick track saw 14 yellows, a record, and a controversial Fittipaldi penalty reversal.
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Mears
Unser
Bobby Unser
Penske
Johnny Rutherford
Chevy
Danny Sullivan
Ralph DePalma
DePalma
Tough day for former champions on slippery Indianapolis track
A veteran driver recounts a difficult Indianapolis race with slick rubber and dirt. He details early mistakes, engine failures, a blown starter, and a cautious pace as he tried to recover, ultimately quitting the event.
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Foyt
Indianapolis
Mavericks rally past Lakers in pivotal playoff game
Dallas pulled away after Harper heated up for 14 third quarter points to erase a 77 77 tie. Byron Scott said Dallas made timely outside shots as the series heads back to Los Angeles and Dallas. Riley noted improved position despite two losses.
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Los Angeles
Dallas
Lakers
Byron Scott
Derek
Harper
Mavericks
Riley
Utah
Bird Undeterred By Slump Ahead Of Game Four
Celtics star Larry Bird says he feels fine and remains confident after a 20 for 57 start in the Eastern Conference finals. He downplays illness rumors while acknowledging teammates Dennis Johnson and Danny Ainge are also shooting poorly and Kevin McHale must carry scoring.
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Pontiac, Mich
Larry Bird
Boston Celtics
Pontiac Silverdome
Bird
Boston
Detroit Pistons
Silverdome
Larry
Detroit
Chuck Daly
Hawks
Celtic
Dennis Johnson
Danny Ainge
Robert Parish
Celtics
Kevin McHale
Pistons
Kevin
Robert
Dennis
Danny
Waltrip Wins Coca-Cola 600 Becomes Four-Time Champion
Darrell Waltrip captured a record fourth Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after a five hour race. He led from lap 369 and held off Rusty Wallace as Geoff Bodine and Brett Bodine chased. The race was marred by cautions and tire wear in near 90 degree heat. Dale Earnhardt faced a five-lap penalty for conduct.
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Mears
Fittipaldi
Brazil
Tom Binford
Inc
Concord
N.C
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Darrell Waltrip
Waltrip
Rusty Wallace
Speedway
Mercury
Nascar
Brett Bodine
Geoff Bodine
Chevrolet
Wallace
Alan Kulwicki
North Carolina
Kulwicki
Bodine
Davey Alison
Rick Wilson
Wilson
Dale Earnhardt
Earnhardt
Conten
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Indy: Penske
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Dent
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Rich Vogler
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Slim Charger
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Calif
Indy
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Eee
Sneva
Sullivan
Rick
Atlanta
Charlotte
John Wilson
Lee
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