Lions win state gymnastics title in fast meet
Linn-Mar Lions captured the state gymnastics team title at Kennedy gym, finishing first with 122.43 points ahead of Marshalltown and Kennedy. John Kress led Linn-Mar with floor and parallel bars titles, while Rich Mohon of Marshalltown won vault and high bar honors as Ames and others trailed in the standings.
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Tom Gatto
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Cedar Rapids
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Hogan Martin
Martin
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David Lynch
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David Davis
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Manon
Marcussen
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Washington volleyball season ends in semifinals at state
Washington Warriors fall to Knoxville 15 14 16 14 15 11 in the Iowa state semifinals. Senior Shelley Edwards led with 16 of 21 spike attempts and nine aces, while Julie Vyskocil added 10 aces as the team finishes 24 4 and bids farewell to six seniors including Edwards and Vyskocil.
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Warriors
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Tom van Deest
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Julie Vyskocil
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Rose Bowl talk stirs Iowa fans and readers alike
Letters from readers debate Iowa football goals as Rose Bowl buzz clashed with a first winning season since 1961. Gus Schrader and Mike Chapman note media coverage and coach Hayden Fry emphasizes focusing on a winning year over bowl dreams.
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Warriors win district swimming title over Iowa City High
Cedar Rapids Washington dominates the girls district swimming meet with 264 points to Iowa City Highs 222 and Jeffersons 175. Four Washington swimmers Eastin Molis Knake and Crabbe clinch state bids along with several other riders on the winning relays and events. Nancy Coristedt Erica Wockerfus and Sue Eastin post top times as two athletes share district doubles.
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Fort Dodge
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J.C. West
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Ann Davis
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Peg Hoyziett
Jonel Knoke
Angie O'Connor
ICR
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Patti Coutumot
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Davis
Heidi Bickel
Kathi VonCleve
Wockertus
Molis
Kennedy girls win district swimming title in Marshalltown
No 2 Cedar Rapids Kennedy dominates the district meet totaling 278 points to claim the title. Dale Emnyre and Lisa Emnyre are triple winners for Kennedy with Emnyre adding two individual wins and a relay alongside teammates. Coach Mark Onstott earns District Coach of the Year honors as Kennedy tops Cedar Falls Grinnell and others in a competitive standings list.
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Cougars
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Grinnell
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Dale
Lisa Emnyre
Jacobs wins state cross country title for Clinton
Jeff Jacobs of Clinton takes the boys state cross country title with a 9:33.0 on a two mile course at Iowa State University golf course. His victory helps Clinton claim the team title with Cedar Rapids Washington finishing sixth and Dubuque Senior placing high in their divisions.
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Jeff Jacobs
Clinton
Iowa State University
Jacobs
Cedar Rapids Washington
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Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Joel Hachey
Pistons Top Bulls Behind Thomas 28 Points In opener
Isiah Thomas scored 28 and John Long 23 to lift the Detroit Pistons 119 106 over Chicago before 18 633 fans in Chicago. Artis Gilmore posted 26 for the Bulls and Reggie Theus 19 minutes. Kelly Tripucka added 19 for Detroit.
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Reggie Theus
Kelly Tripucka
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Long Jump Record Sparked Beamon’s Notable Remark
After Bob Beamon soared to a world record 29 feet 2.44 inches at the 1968 Olympics, he quipped that he felt he was in the air a long time, capturing the moment's humor and astonishment.
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