Monticello Panthers Halted by Storm in Vinton Clash
Monticello in a 34-0 road win over Vinton was halted late in the third quarter due to lightning. Coach Dean Nelson, in his 322nd game as head coach, praised the decision and noted the team’s strong start to the season with a solid junior class. Nelson, 60, highlighted his long career and Monticello’s football town spirit despite last year’s 2-7 record.
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Rob Bleakley
Jamie Keefer
Rainbows host Hawkeyes in Hawaii season opener
Hawaii hosts Iowa for a 1988 football opener at Aloha Stadium as a storm watch looms over kickoff. Rainbows seek to spoil Iowa’s island visit while officials negotiate TV rights, with about 1,000 Hawkeyes fans on site and tropical storm risk near Honolulu.
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Florida State vs Miami Orange Bowl opening showdown
Florida State faces defending national champion Miami in a high profile Orange Bowl in Miami. The game airs locally on KGAN Channel 2 at 8 p.m. with Iowa's Hayden Fry adjusting after travel delays and Hawaii's Bob Wagner reshaping his lineup.
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UNI Eyes Bigger Prize After Pitt Paycheck
Northern Iowa coach Earle Bruce, returning to his hometown Pittsburgh, leads UNI into a 6 p.m. kickoff at Pitt. The Panthers pay $140,000 for the I-A clash as Bruce notes the money versus wins dynamic. Pitt is a heavy favorite while UNI hopes to spring an upset with nine returning defenders and key players like Errol Peebles and Sherrod Howard.
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City High Escapes Prairie 6-0 In Narrow Valley Opener
City High defeated Cedar Rapids Prairie 6-0 at John Wall Field in a defensive MV Conference opener. Brent Roth led City High with 102 rushing yards while Prairie's defense forced four of City High’s turnovers and kept the game close.
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Kenosha Wins Game 1 of Midwest League Championship
Kenosha tops Cedar Rapids 7 3 at Simmons Park to take a 1 0 lead in the best of five. Willie Banks, 20 year old phenom, worked five innings for the win as his team struck for seven runs in the middle frames.
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Mets Blank Dodgers Behind Elster and Jefferies Homers
The Mets pounded the Dodgers 8-0 as Kevin Elster hit two home runs and Gregg Jefferies added a solo shot. Ron Darling allowed five hits for his 14th win while Mookie Wilson also homered as New York expanded its division lead and extended its dominance over Los Angeles.
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