New MCC hires Gary Kreykes as coach director
Gary Kreykes 36, experienced coach from three high schools, a JC and an IAA, was named Muscatine Community College head basketball coach and athletic director. He will coach golf, oversee housing and teach PE while recruiting within 200-250 miles. He emphasizes defense, rebounding, and versatile, hustling players with plans to start recruiting late May.
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Hope College
Holland, Mich
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Cyclones edge Huskers in 3-0 win on three hits
Iowa State defeated Nebraska 3-0 in Ames as pitcher Mike Gillespie allowed seven hits over nine innings while striking out 10. Cyclones capitalized on a misplayed fly ball for a third inning triple driving in Curran and Corrigan, then added a bases loaded infield single by Zuck in the fifth.
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Mike Curran
Larry Corrigan
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Terry Redler
Mike Zuck
Mike Gillespie
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ABA Playoffs Championship Fr app leads 3-2 in series
Indiana holds a 3-2 lead in the best of seven series after Friday’s result in the ABA Playoffs Championship. No game is scheduled for today. Tuesday’s game matched New York at Indiana with the outcome to be decided if necessary.
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Winning thoughts eluding Weaver at Memphis Open
Bert Weaver said winning is not on his mind as he enters the third round of the $175,000 Danny Thomas-Memphis Open. He led by one stroke after a 69 in Friday's second round while Arnold Palmer and Lee Trevino were two behind at four under par 140. Weaver, 40, heads Colonial Country Club as head pro and pursues a home-course first since years to win a regular tour event there.
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Colonial Country Club
Hull Seeks Winnipeg Jets Move If Offer Fits
Bobby Hull says he has a verbal deal with the World Hockey Association's Winnipeg Jets and will join them next season if the team comes up with the money. Jets owner Ben Hatskin expects funding to be secured and will meet Hull and his agent. Hull seeks about 2 million for his first five years, after earning roughly 150 thousand a year with the Chicago Black Hawks. He notes Chicago shows little interest in re-signing him despite talks. Hull has 666 career goals in 15 Hawks seasons.
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Burfeindt Leads LPGA Blue Grass Invitational First Round
Betty Burfeindt fired a four under par 68 to take a two stroke lead in Louisville Kentucky over Gloria Ehret and Marilyn Palmer. Marko Sasaki Kathy Cornelius and others posted 71s while Mary Lou Daniel Crocker Beth Stone and DeDe Owens stood even par. Defending champion Jo Anne Carner held at 74.
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Gloria Ehret
Marilyn Palmer
Marko Sasaki
Japan
Kathy Cornelius
Mary Lou Daniel Crocker
Beth Stone
DeDe Owens
Jo Anne Carner
Jaycee Earlymida Wolf Golf Tourney Sunday
The Muscatine Jaycees sponsor a golf tournament at Muscatine Municipal Golf Course Sunday. Tee-off times may be arranged with local pro Jim Craig at 293 4705. Medalist wins a golf bag and trophy. additional prizes include pro shop merchandise, one prize per four golfers.
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Muscatine High to stay in Mississippi Valley loop
Muscatine High School officials announced at a sophomore orientation that MHS will remain in the Mississippi Valley Conference. Activities director Art Miller said a Southeast Seven invitation was considered but the Muskies prefer continuing in MV Conference. He stressed forward-looking plans, including weight training and an open-gym policy, with key staff introduced and talks by students and Iowa players about work ethic and team confidence.
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Burlington High
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Steve Welk
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Stander Country gym fuels Omaha challenger
Ron Stander trains for the heavyweight title in a cramped 35 by 50 foot basement gym above a midtown tavern in Omaha. Owner Lenny Cotton and operator Gene Buzzello describe the austere room with a 12 by 12 ring, posters from Stander’s fights, and a community feel as locals watch and chat with the contender after workouts.
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Muscatine earns district golf crown at Duck Creek
Muscatine High School gears for the boys state golf tournament after winning the district at Duck Creek in Davenport with a 305 total. Pat McFate tied for medalist honors with Greg Gable Bettendorf and Tom Huber Iowa City West, as West edged Bettendorf 3 holes in a playoff for second place and qualifier status.
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Jim Bane
Kym Hougham
Terry Aspring
Denny Weiting
Ed McCollough
Krieger Motors blanked Roto Rooter in Powers Memorial League
Krieger Motors of Muscatine won 6 0 in a shutout over Roto Rooter of Davenport at Kent Stein Park. John Robinson struck out 11 without a walk, Krieger's had 10 hits led by Holden and Manley with two each and Robinson added one. Next Tuesday's double header features Krieger's versus Clayton House and Hynes against Tap of Davenport.
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Butch Richardson
Don Haskins
Dick Grubbs
Kent Stein
Clayton House
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Joy Lang
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