Drake Grid Coach Foresees Intentional Penalties This Fall
Drake football coach Mertes predicts frequent intentional penalties as teams switch offensive and defensive platoons under new substitution rules. Two free substitutions per play and clock-stoppage allows staggered unit changes. coaches may use delays, deliberate sideline plays, or out-of-bounds tactics to swap units. Mertes, entering his fifth year, expects mid-season platoon switches and cites benefits of the umf system for broader play and competition. The Drake squad opens against Town State on September 1.
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Ty Mike Burson
DES Moines
Drake
Bus Mertes
Mertes
Towa
Missouri Valley Conference
Umf
Martes
Uni
Merles
Town State
Kriegers Takes Over Top Spot In Open Softball League
Krieger team defeated Ina Mae's 7 to 1 to claim first place in the open softball standings, pulling a percentage point ahead. Wilton Feed and Produce beat Wilson Chevrolet 3 to 1 at Kent Stein Park, with Krieger's and Ina Mae's contributing key hits as Burns earned the win.
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Krieger Mojors
Inn Mac's
Carlisle Sports Shop
Wilton Feed
Henderson
Wilson Chevrolet
Hamm’s Beer
Krieger
Ina Mae's
Krieger's
Kent Stein Park
Wilton Feed and Produce
Krieger-Ina Mae
Ina Mae
Ina’ Mae
Herr
Steckman
Christoferson
Reifert
Frost
Richardson
Rueckert
Ian Mae
Burns
Robinson
Wilton
Wilton Feed-Produce
Coss
White
Leaker
Murdock
B. Murdock
Wes Murdock
Chapman
Whitmer
Lincoln
Allers
Holst
Peters
Wilson's
Clinton High Defeats Iowa City 4 104 in District Tilt
Clinton High powered to a district victory over Iowa City 104 as pitching limited the Riverkings to five safeties. Dan Lawson and Craig McNeil yielded four hits for City High while Clinton’s hurlers faced justified pressure, capitalizing on walks and errors to push ahead.
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Clinton
Iowa City
Tom
City High
Bill. Jakobsen
River Kings
Helders
Lasers
4-H Softball Tourney Opens At Weed Park Muscatine
Eight 4-H clubs compete in Muscatine County softball at Weed Park. First round openers Sunday July 26 and July 29 with semis and finals August ay. Montpelier Busy Boys meet Sweetland Royal Busters at 7 15 pm, Fulton Junior Farmers vs Pike Plucky Pikers at 9 00 pm.
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Pays
Muscatine County
Muscatine
Montpelier
Sweetland Royal Busters
Fulton
Spirit
Lake Livewives
Wapsie
Bloomington
Sss
Royal Busters
Pike Plucky Pikers «Ee
Bloomington Fairwinners
Montpelier Busy Boys
Open League Make Up Games Set
The Open softball league announces a make up schedule led by Melvin Sussex. Matches span July to August with games including Henderson Motors versus Wilson Chevrolet and Ina Maes versus Brieger Motors. Times range from 4:00 to 9:00 PM across dates ending August 6.
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Melvin Sussex
Open League Administrative Committee
May Drug
Krieger ‘Motors
Henderson Motors
Wilson Chevrolet
Wilton Feed & Produce Co
Henderson
Ina Mae's
Brieger Motors
Carlisles Sport Shop
Ina Mae’s
Hamms
Wilton Feed & Produce
Doug
Ina
Mae’s
Wilton Feed & Produce: Co
Harms
Quads Nip Cedar Rapids in 22-Inning Midwest League Game
Cedar Rapids tied the marathon, extended to 22 innings, 9-8 after Quad Cities edged past them. Key plays included Reichardt driving in runs and Eagan adding a fourth inning homer. Decatur beat Fox Cities earlier as scattered box details mention Geigel relief, Quimby earning the win, and other minor scoring lines.
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Quad ‘Cities
Cedar Rapids
Jose Geigel
Angels
Evans
Ithe
Geigel
Pulliam
Penn
Stirichcomb
Garbee
Walling
Scarpetti
Boras
Garretsoni
Church League Make-up Slate Announced
Church Loop announces a makeup softball schedule led by YMCA general secretary Melvina Sussex. July 27 features Mary St Mathias vs Evangelical United Brethren at 6:00, Zion Lutheran vs Grace Lutheran at 7:30, Island Methodist vs North Methodist at 4:00. July 30 Zion Lutheran vs First Calla 6:00, Calvary Baptists Evangelical United Brethren 7:30, Island Methodist vs Lincoln Boulevard Baptist 6:00. July 31 St Mary Mathias vs First Baptist 7:20, Lincoln Boulevard Baptist vs North Methodist 9:00. August 3 Evangelical United Brethren vs Calvary Baptist 7:30, Lincoln Boulevard vs Island Methodist 9:00.
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Melvina Sussex
YMCA
Mary-St. Mathias
Evangelical ‘United Brethren
Zion “Lutheran
Grace Lutheran
Island Methodist
Zion Lutheran
Calla
Calvary
United Brethren
Lincoln Boulevard Baptist
St .Mary-St. Mathias
First
North Methodist
Evangelical United Brethren
Calvary Baptist
Lincoln Boulevard
Buffalo Rock State Park in Illinois Near Ottawa and LaSalle County
Buffalo Rock state park is among four Illinois parks on or near the Illinois River within about 20 miles. Located four miles west of Ottawa, on a bluff once an island, it covers 43 acres. Acquired in 1994, the park features a fortress like summit, a stone shelter, and outdoor cooking fireplaces. Other nearby parks include Illini, Starved Rock, and Matthiessen in LaSalle County.
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Buffalo Rock State Park
Ilinois
Winais
Muscatine
LaSalle
Ottawa
Twinbis
Illini
Marseilles Lock
Starved Rock
Buffalo Rock
Matthiessen
Marquette
Joliet
Tonty
St. Louis
Bullalo Rock
Illinois River
Ilinois River
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Kriegers
Don's Dog-N-Suds
Southside Merchants
Nietzel
Tierney
Southside
Nietvel’s
Tierney’s
Oregon
Town Ave
Mild Rite
Wal
Thermogas
Cenung
Tune Schweitzer
Doris Bee
Peggy Brown
TOWN
PIN Busters
Longhurst Construction
Pare Ave
Wendling
Beeding Model Sher High Team
Beeding Model Shop
Eigh
Setlost
Myase
Charopal
High Ind
Don. Kronfeldt
Nelson Bring
Royal
Trax Doz
Gan
Russ Longhurst
Royal Trader
al Reeves
Plamor Lanes
Hendersons Sey
MS Agycuselyseees
Woodlawn
Marmogas
Iss
Ia Bite
Staniings
Dairy Queen Bond
Ruth Kent
Cincinnati
Deron Johnson
Mets
Augie Donatelli
AP Photofax
Associated Press
Reichardt
Eagan
Waterloo
Burlington
Dabo
Tom “Ragan
Sal Steves
Banks
Wisconsinv Rapids
Phace
Decatur
Ed Quimby
Fox’ Cities
Edge
Quincy
Illinois
Ilingis and
Michigan Canal Parkway
LaSalle County
Bob
Firestone Tires
Dial‘am
Mulberry Ave
Garmer
Conoco Service
Goodrich
Dial AM
East Second Street
Illinois River Scene
Bob's Mobil Service
Walnut Street
Grandview Mobil Service
Grandview Ave
Braun
Deep Rock Iris
Goodyear
Dia
Brei’s
Home Oil Company
Texaco
Suto
Mulberry Avenue
Jim
Firestone
Muller
Lucas Street
Iowa Avenue
Vern
Conoco
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