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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 2001
Page
23
A spectator showcases a striking Melbourne Cup hat during the spring carnival at Flemington Race Course in Melbourne Australia. The scene captures the festive fashion as race day draws crowds.
Ames Iowa State starting guard Erica Junod tears a ligament in her right knee and will miss the rest of the season. The sophomore likely faces surgery within two weeks, leaving her with two seasons remaining after redshirt history and prior illness.
Police stopped a van on a highway in St Martinville Louisiana and found 213 pounds of marijuana. Nate Newton former Dallas Cowboys star and two others were charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Newton aged 39 is a six time Pro Bowl offensive lineman who helped Dallas win three Super Bowls.
Fifty four years after breaking color barrier Jackie Robinson’s papers join the Library of Congress. Rachel Robinson and Sharon Robinson along with Librarian James H. Billington recall a life shaped by struggle beyond baseball. The widow notes she kept some personal letters.
College basketball features the Globetrotters visiting Iowa for a 7 p.m. ESPN2 game while pro hoops showcase the Washington Wizards at the Boston Celtics on TNT. Gazette sports report.
MLB owners voted to eliminate two franchises to cut losses while avoiding a players lockout as labor talks begin. Possible targets include the Montreal Expos Minnesota Twins or Florida Marlins with Oakland and Tampa Bay previously discussed.
Coach Jim Zalesky enters his fifth season leading the Iowa wrestling team with assistants Tom Brands Lincoln McCravy Joe Williams and Wes Hand. The roster features top returners Mike Zadick Ben Shirk Jessman Smith and new talents Luke Eustice Cliff Moore Ryan Heim Tyler Nixt Trey Clark Steve Mocco. The schedule lists multiple open tournaments dual meets and the Big Ten and NCAA championships across November through March including Midlands Open and National Duals in Columbus Ohio.
Iowa wrestling coach Jim Zalesky pushes the team to chase the national championship after finishing second to Minnesota. Freshman phenom Steve Mocco and senior Mike Zadick lead a lineup with six or seven new faces, aiming to avenge last season’s NCAA finish.
Iowa men’s basketball gains rare national TV exposure as an exhibition against the Globetrotters airs on ESPN2. Coach Steve Alford notes double TV appearances this year boost recruiting, with key nonconference dates set for nationwide telecast and CBS or ESPN coverage.
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