Graf's victory signals new era in women's tennis
Steffi Graf, 18, defeated Gabriela Sabatini, 17, to win the Virginia Slims championship at Madison Square Garden, signaling a potential shift as Graf dominates with 11 titles and 75 of 77 matches. Sabatini, while strong, trails in a close rivalry that may define the decade. Navratilova and Evert, aging, show signs of decline as Graf's rise reshapes the field.
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Beeker back with five Bees starters for season
Becker anchors Cedar Rapids Jefferson to gain key role with St. Ambrose as five starters return for the Bees. Bluder earned district coach of the year as they eye a top District 15 finish with schedule highlights incl Notre Dame and Loyola Chicago. Six Gazette-area alums join Central in rebuilding, led by Michelle Magill and others.
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Iowa Sixth in AP Poll as Louisiana Tech Dominates Midwest Run
Louisiana Tech edged Iowa 66 65 in the Midwest Regional, then fell to Tennessee 67 44 in the title game. The AP ranking lists Tech with 932 points, Iowa with 846, placing Iowa sixth. Virginia seventh and Mississippi eighth complete the top ten. Penn State drops from last season’s final poll for the first time in four years.
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Stringer Sets High Goals For Edwards And Hawks Pace
Coach Stringer pushes 5-9 senior Edwards from Boston to boost scoring efficiency and leadership as teammate Lisa departs. He praises freshman Stephanie Schueler from Sioux Falls for exceptional quickness and speed, promising a faster Hawks attack. Edwards vows to bring her best and adapt game plans.
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Syracuse 11-0 Orangemen eye Sugar Bowl crown
Syracuse finishes 11-0 with a 32-31 comeback win over West Virginia and heads to the Sugar Bowl. Coach McPherson and receiver Kane assert a national title mindset if they finish 12-0 and win the Sugar Bowl.
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Falcon wins NCAA cross country title for Arkansas
Arkansas captures team crown as Joe Falcon dominates the 10,000 meters in 29 minutes 14.97 seconds at Virginia’s Foxfield course. Michigan’s John Scherer places second. Iowa State’s Barnaba Korir earns all America with eighth. Doyle finishes 40th for Iowa.
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