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Ryno Polishes His Managing Skills with the Friendly Confines Calling His Name!
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6 Pee Wee Profiles You Could Play for Team U.S.A. Total Baseball Development’s Owner & Operator Bob Protexter of Sioux City, Iowa will be operating a series of baseball workouts and showcases in three separate state wide locations; West Des Moines, Iowa City, and Sioux City in early August for USA Baseball.
10 & 12 Prep Connection Iowa High School Baseball & Softball Rankings From Class 1A to Class 4A, Tony Atzeni breaks down the top teams competing in baseball and softball. Tony gives the top-10 teams in each class along with teams to watch.
22-23 Minor But Major History Lesson: Getting to know Your Iowa Cubs A complete breakdown of the history of our top minor league baseball team in Iowa. A timeline of important events in Iowa Cubs history is included along with a brief history of skipper Ryne Sandberg.
28 Health and Fitness Heat Illness and Treatment Tips Heat illness is a spectrum of syndromes that can range from minor conditions such as muscle cramps, to life-threatening emergencies involving heat stroke. Each year, approximately 4,000 people in the US die of heat stroke.
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Prose From the Pub Ryne Sandberg graces the stadium getting your the front cover of our family pictures in front of 12th annual baseball the statue of Harry Carrey edition of the Iowa Sports and of course the front Connection as he spends entrance of Wrigley Field the 2010 baseball season as my son Ben and I did as the skipper of the last year. Iowa Cubs. “Holy Cow”! The move of Ryno would as the late great Harry be a shot in the arm in Carrey used to bellow, 2010 but I am not certain could the Chicago Cubs that it would translate into use an injection of energy any additional success. I as the baseball season implore you if you live in approaches the All-Star Iowa get to the “Friendly Mike Rickord ISC Publisher break. However, I believe Confines” of Principal that this season in Park and watch Ryno Des Moines is precisely what Ryne and the future of the Chicago Cubs Sandberg requires as he polishes play a spectacular level of baseball in his managing skills in preparation for arguably the finest park in all of AAA the ultimate achievement for Ryno. baseball. I relish the few times a year Opening day in Wrigley 2011 will be that I am able to sit in my season a memorable homecoming for Ryne tickets right behind first base and the Sandberg should he walk into the glorious golden dome of the state “Friendly Confines” of Wrigley Field capital over center field and the Des where he performed so spectacularly Moines skyline directly in front of me for his beloved Chicago Cubs and over left field. This view is spectacular be introduced to 41,000 strong at sunset and you mix some superb as the new manager. Pat Hughes baseball in with the upgrades made and Ron Santo will recall the magic to the park and next to Wrigley it’s a on the radio for Cub fans of the Cub fans paradise. magic Ryno provided when Harry The year is half over and man and Ronnie were on the WGN Cubs is it flying by with the 2009-2010 radio network and all of us Cubs fans Iowa high school sports season worldwide will have a new sense of winding down with boys baseball hope for another century old dream and girls softball winding down in of a World Series win for the boys on the next three weeks. However, the north side. this fall season actually begins on I know I am a bit premature with August 20th with the first football this prediction for 2011 as it’s just games literally kicking off the 2010late June but I am a Cubs fan and 2011 high school sports year. This with the Club under .500 we are upcoming fall we will expand our always looking for signs of optimism Friday Night Live coverage further that we can hold onto in our blind than any year in our 12 year history. passion for the loveable losers with The Iowa Sports Connection Radio the most loyal fan base on the planet. Network with 26 affiliates across I developed my love for the Chicago Iowa reaches all 99 counties and this Cubs in 1996-1997-1998 when I was year will include our 4 TV partners employed in the sales and marketing into our real live scoring partnership department of the Iowa Cubs. I was with WHO TV HD-13 and the radio a lifelong Yankee fan when the “Cubs and TV broadcasts will parallel each Curse” infected me after my first other for 6 hours every Friday night trip to Wrigley and the interaction during football season. In addition, between the players from Iowa that the 12th anniversary PigSkin Preview were in the constant pursuit of that will be out on the stands on August “cup of coffee” in the bigs, that that 16the with every team that puts one shot at playing successfully on the pads in Iowa included from in Wrigley securing a permanent the 8-man high school teams to the view of the ivy in the outfield of the Hawkeyes in Iowa City. The Pigskin “Friendly Confines”. Preview will also be available in our I have unfortunately passed on this digital format to examine al season plague to my sons and we have had long as your source for Iowa high many family memories in Wrigleyville school football. I thank you for with a family winning percentage taking the time to pick up our 12th of just under .500 for the games anniversary baseball edition of the that we have attended. That is the Iowa Sports Connection. Have a beauty of Wrigley, as that regardless Championship of the outcome of the game it is month! God Bless amazing how much the fans still You and God enjoy the day. The rich tradition of Bless America! Visit us on the web @ www.iowasportsconnection.com
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Qwest Team of the Month: Walnut Creek Red Sox Tim Weideman ISC Communications Intern
Baseball is a difficult sport. Simply attempting to of practicing, but Drey said the Red Sox soon began performance in their final outing. Playing against the learn how to play can be a daunting task. Success, to learn that scrimmaging all the time can prevent a eventual league champions, the Red Sox put together in terms of runs scored and wins at least, doesn’t team from learning the fundamentals. Drey said one a great game, losing only 8-7 and showing everybody come easy for most. The Walnut Creek Red Sox of the of the focuses in all of the Red Sox’s practices was for that they had exited the season a much better team Walnut Creek Little League’s 10-12 age group are no the fundamentals and basics during those practices than when they began. In fact, Drey said that looking exceptions to this. to be perfect. That was absolutely necessary if they back on the team’s second half of the season, one could easily see how much the team had improved But coach Paul Drey couldn’t be happier with wanted to improve throughout the season. the team. Coming into the season, the Red Sox The Red Sox finished with a record of 4-10 and at because they were committing fewer errors and established three goals. First, they wanted to show one point in the season, lost four games in a row. “It hitting the ball very well. great sportsmanship. Second, they just wanted to was tough,” Drey said. “We practiced, we came back.” Through the tougher times of the season, Drey said have fun. And finally, the Red Sox wanted to learn The team ended the year in the middle of the the team learned how the ups and downs of baseball more about the game of baseball—one player league’s standings but put on a spectacular can relate to those life might sometimes throw started the season without any knowledge of their way. “We focus on having a really positive, reinforcing attitude on the baseball at all. According to Drey, the team team,” Drey said. He said that outlook accomplished these goals, especially the third. “From a skills standpoint, they really improved helped the team “come together” and that the team’s leaders were there to in throwing and catching the ball,” Drey said. “They really did a great job of throwing to the support their teammates when they right bases and understanding why.” made mistakes—which happened to be Understanding baseball is certainly not easy another key point from the coaches. “You can’t let one mistake cause the to those new to the game, but if the game is not learned the proper way, things can fall next mistake,” Drey said. All the support apart in a hurry. The Red Sox, however, wanted helped minimize mistakes. One of the challenges Drey faced to learn how to do things the right way, Drey was coaching his son. Drey said it is said. One thing the kids learned very quickly was that “if they weren’t going to do it right, it important for all coaches who are parents to find a balance in their roles. wasn’t going to help them,” he said. “I think you have to remember the game It was very important to the coaches that the is for them and not for you and you players learned right away that getting better Front row: left to right - Jared Allison, Zayin Smuth, Joe Drey, Cole Markey, and Eric Loiselle. need to make sure you have realistic means putting in all the hard work needed. To all little leaguers, scrimmaging is the best part Back row l to r - Jack Bethel, Stevie LeWarne, Nate Kouri, Aaron Mapes and Tanner Nielsen. expectations,” Drey said. Pictured to the right: Joe (top) and Jack (bottom). Missing Ty Wirta and Dylan Jackson
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Play Your Best Baseball and You Could Play for Your Country on Team U.S.A. Total Baseball Development
Total Baseball Development’s Owner & Operator Bob Protexter of Sioux City, Iowa will be operating a series of baseball workouts and showcases in three separate state wide locations; West Des Moines, Iowa City, and Sioux City in early August for USA Baseball. The specific age groups are 13 Under, 15 Under, and 17 Under. These workouts will be conducted to evaluate and identify the best baseball players in these specific age groups in the state of Iowa to send them on and represent the Great Lakes Region at USA Baseball’s NTIS (National Team Identification Series) in Cary, North Carolina from September 9 to 12. USA Baseball is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of baseball in America and it represents the sport in the United States as a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), and internationally as Team USA as a member federation of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF); the world’s governing body for baseball. Total Baseball Development will be operating a total of nine workouts and showcases in August at these three locations under the leadership of Peter Caliendo of Caliendo Sports International of Chicago, Illinois. Caliendo is the Director for the USA Baseball Great Lakes Region NTIS Program, a former USA Baseball coach, and for eight years now has worked for the International Baseball Federation (IBAF). Eighteen players from the Great Lakes Region in each individual age group; 13U, 15U, and 17U will play in Cary, North Carolina representing the six state region of Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The Great Lakes Region team will play against other regional teams from across the nation to impress talent scouts, evaluators, and recruiters in hopes of making Team USA in 2011 for the age groups
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of 14U, 16U, and 18U. Here are the age guidelines as set by the International Baseball Federation (IBAF). • 17U NTIS players in 2010 are to be born on or after January 1, 1993; for the 2011 18U USA National Team • 15U NTIS players in 2010 are to be born on or after January 1, 1995; for the 2011 16U USA National Team • 13U NTIS players in 2010 are to be born on or after January 1, 1997; for the 2011 14U USA National Team The three Iowa locations for workouts and showcase, in order of dates to be held, are as follows: •Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines: August 1 – 17U; August 2 - 15U; August 3 – 13U •Iowa City West High School: August 6 – 13U; August 7 – 15U; August 8 – 17U •Sioux City West High School: August 10 – 13U; August 11 – 15U; August 12 – 17U All nine workouts for each scheduled day will begin with an 8:30am check-in and will then start at 9:00am.
Players will be tested in running, throwing, fielding, hitting, and baseball skill drills until 12:00 noon. There will be a one hour lunch break. Then from 1:00pm to 4:00pm there will be live games. Each workout in each city for each individual age group will be limited to 30 players. If you know of a quality player you can refer them as well by looking at the Great Lakes Region website below. Space is limited so please sign up as soon as possible. USA Baseball Executive Director/CEO Paul Seiler commented on the upcoming 2010 NTIS series; “We could not have been happier with the success of the inaugural NTIS in 2009. Much of the thanks and credit go to our regional directors – their regional programs have become an important part of identifying the top young baseball players in the country. Everyone at USA Baseball is excited for the second installment of this great event.” To sign up for the 2010 Iowa NTIS, and to read more information about the NTIS programs, workouts, and showcases please go to the following website for Iowa and the Great Lakes Region: www.greatlakesntis.com To find out more information about the Iowa NTIS and Total Baseball Development in Sioux City please visit: www.totalbaseballdevelopment.com or call or email Bob Protexter at 712.276.2360 or protexter. tbd@gmail.com Also make sure to check us out on Facebook and be a fan by looking for and liking: ‘Iowa NTIS (National Team Identification Series) for USA Baseball’. Lastly you can find more information also about Team USA and the nation-wide programs run by USA Baseball by visiting their website at: www.usabaseball. com See you at the park in August.
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Dallas Center Grimes Mustangs 10U Spring League Trent Carpenter
Marshalltown Bobcat 10U Spring League Nate Vance
Dallas Center Grimes Mustangs 10U Spring League Ryan Capps
Meredith Olson (Perry blue/black pride) is dribbling - Gilbert 6th grade girls basketball booster club tournament
Victoria Hegstrom (Perry blue/black pride) is jumping - Gilbert 6th grade girls basketball booster club tournament
Dallas Center Grimes Mustangs 10U Spring League Damon Clapper
Dallas Center Grimes Mustangs 10U Srping League Brandon Risius
Dallas Center Grimes Mustangs 10U Spring League Jacob Comer
Samantha Streets, DCG Soccer U8
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2010 Girls State Soccer Champions Crowned Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union/Iowa Sports Connection
West Des Moines Valley Grabs Sixth Class 2A State Girl’s Soccer Championship West Des Moines Valley collected its sixth state championship and the fifth in six years with a 1-0 victory over fourth-ranked Bettendorf in the Class 2A State Championship at the Iowa Girls State Soccer Tournament Saturday afternoon in Muscatine. Rachel Friesth provided the lone goal in the 21st minute for the Tigers, who end the year 17-3. Bettendorf, playing in its first final since winning the first state Iowa Girls State Soccer Tournament in 1998, ends its year at 17-4. West Des Moines Valley 1, Bettendorf 0 Scoring West Des Moines Valley--21:00---Rachel Friesth Class 2A All-Tournament Team Kate Cunningham, West Des Moines Valley Rachel Friesth, West Des Moines Valley Haley Helverson, West Des Moines Valley Jessie VanDyke, Bettendorf Melissa Dunlavy, Bettendorf Abby Zimmerman, Bettendorf Jennifer Ross, Johnston Madison Thompson, Johnston Alyssa Williamson, Ankeny MacKenzie Misel, Ankeny Amber Jardine, West Des Moines Valley Iowa High School Girls State Soccer Tournament Muscatine Soccer Complex Muscatine, Iowa Class 2A Quarterfinals Thursday, June 10th
Johnston 2, Cedar Rapids Kennedy 1 West Des Moines Valley 2, Iowa City West 1 (OT) Bettendorf 1, Linn-Mar (Marion) 0 Ankeny 2, Sioux City North 0 Class 2A Semifinals Friday, June 11th West Des Moines Valley 4, Johnston 0 Bettendorf 3, Ankeny 2 Class 2A Championship Saturday, June 12th 1:00 p.m. West Des Moines Valley 1, Bettendorf 0 Xavier Claims Fifth Straight Iowa High School Girl’s Soccer Title Cedar Rapids Xavier survived a two-hour rain delay and a near goal from Union in the final minute to win its fifth-straight Class 1A title with a 2-1 victory over the third-ranked Knights. In a battle among unbeatens, Union struck first, as Noel Mahood scored in the 28-minute mark. Xavier countered one minute later with a Lauren Konchar goal. Annie Dale knocked in a game-winning goal with five minutes remaining in the first half. Union just missed a chance to tie the score with under two minutes remaining only to have its shot attempt hit the cross bar. Cedar Rapids Xavier ends its season at 22-0 in winning its fifth-straight 1A crown. Union, playing in its first championship match, ends the year at 22-1. Cedar Rapids Xavier 2, Union (LaPorte City) 1 Scoring Union-28:00---Noel Mahood (Lauren Bauer) Xavier-29:00---Lauren Konchar (Kayla Armstrong)
Xavier-25:00---Annie Dale Class 1A All-Tournament Darian Powell, Union (LaPorte City) Brittany Frush, Union (LaPorte City) Lauren Konchar, Cedar Rapids Xavier Ali Ungs, Cedar Rapids Xavier Sam Copley, Dallas Center-Grimes Morgan Lefebrvre, Dallas Center-Grimes Carli Tritz, Bishop Heelan (Sioux City) Amanda Hoffman, Bishop Heelan (Sioux City) Whitney Blunt, Union (LaPorte City) Mary Levett, Cedar Rapids Xavier Annie Dale, Cedar Rapids Xavier (Captain) Iowa High School Girls State Soccer Tournament Muscatine Soccer Complex Muscatine, Iowa Class 1A Quarterfinals Thursday, June 10th Union (LaPorte City) 5, Nevada 0 Dallas Center-Grimes 3, Waverly-Shell Rock 1 Bishop Heelan (Sioux City) 9, Davenport Assumption 1 Cedar Rapids Xavier 3, Glenwood 0 Class 1A Semifinals Friday, June 11th Union (La Porte City) 3, Dallas Center-Grimes 2 Cedar Rapids Xavier 2, Bishop Heelan 1 Class 1A Championship Saturday, June 12th 11:00 a.m. Cedar Rapids Xavier 2, Union (La Porte City) 1
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High School: Carlisle Class: 2010 GPA: 3.7 Sport: Softball
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Jordan Gronewold Quick Facts: Role Model: My Parents Favorite Food: Buffalo Wild Wings Favorite Movie: Hoosiers Favorite Athlete: Kat Osterman Favorite Number: #44. She’s had it since she was little and it was the same number her Dad wore. Community Involvement: Participates in the Youth League Clinics for both softball and basketball. Also an active member in Carlisle Student Council. How the Community Views Hannah: A great role model, very humble and respectful. Plans after High School: Attending Drake University to continue her Softball career, major still undecided.
Athletic and Academic Achievements: Academic Honors: •Honor Roll Student all four years of High School •National Honor Society member •National Council on Youth Leadership member Athletic Honors: •1st Team All-State 2010, 2009, 2008 •1st Team All-Conference in Softball, Volleyball and Basketball •Carlisle’s All-Time Scorer in Basketball •2nd Team All-State in Basketball 2010
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Class 4A 1-Dowling Catholic 2-Mason City 3-Iowa City West 4-Davenport Central 5-Ankeny 6-Sioux City North 7-Cedar Rapids Kennedy 8-Southeast Polk 9-Waterloo West 10-Urbandale Watch List: Bettendorf, Cedar Rapids Prairie, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, Cedar Rapids Xavier, Clinton, Davenport West, Des Moines East, Dubuque Hempstead, Fort Dodge, Lewis Central (Council Bluffs)
Class 3A 1-Davenport Assumption 2-Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 3-Glenwood 4-Norwalk 5-A-D-M (Adel) 6-Carlisle 7-Sergeant Bluff-Luton 8-Dubuque Wahlert 9-Algona 10-Dallas Center-Grimes Watch List: Boone, Central Clinton (DeWitt), DenisonSchleswig, Hampton-Dumont, Harlan, Independence, Knoxville, MOC-Floyd Valley, Mount Pleasant, Oelwein, Storm Lake, Washington, Waverly-Shell Rock
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Class 2A 1-Solon 2-Wilton 3-Cherokee 4-Kuemper Catholic (Carroll) 5-North Fayette (West Union) 6-Davis County (Bloomfield) 7-Pella Christian 8-Edgewood-Colesburg 9-St. Edmond (Fort Dodge) 10-Interstate 35 (Truro) 10-Beckman (Dyersville) Watch List: Columbus Catholic (Waterloo), East Sac County, Gilbert, Hudson, Iowa City Regina, IKM-Manning, Mid-Prairie (Wellman), Logan-Magnolia, Pekin, Turkey Valley (Jackson Junction), Van Buren (Keosauqua), Western Christian (Hull), Woodward-Granger
Class 1A 1-Newman Catholic (Mason City) 2-Martensdale-St. Mary’s 3-North Sentral Kossuth 4-Don Bosco (Gilbertville) 5-St. Albert (Council Bluffs) 6-Iowa Mennonite (Kalona) 7-North Tama (Traer) 8-Elk Horn-Kimballton/Exira 9-Treynor 10-NUH-Cedar Falls 10-Mount Ayr Watch List: Alta/Aurelia, Bishop Garrigan, Clay Central-Everly, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Gehlen Catholic, Kee, Lisbon, Nishnabotna, Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove, Preston, St. Mary’s, Tri-County, Van Meter
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A quick look at some of the State’s best performances from the Missouri to the Mississippi St. Mary’s Remsen: Emma Krier, Junior, is showing off some speed this season as she has totaled 34 runs scored while picking up 28 stolen bases
Whiting: Pre Freshman, Shelby Rodman had not allowed an earned run in 77 innings of work in the circle.
Dike-New Hartford: Hannah Willms qualified for the USA Track and Field Championships in the high jump.
Dowling Catholic: Katie Flood ran in the prestigious Dream Mile in New York where she faced 14 of the top high school milers in the country. Flood finished 5th. Martensdale-St. Mary’s: Both the softball and baseball teams find themselves in the top three of the rankings. Ethan Westphal had yet to allow and earned run in 35 innings on the mound.
Cedar Rapids Jefferson-Cedar Rapids Jefferson softball coach Larry Niemeyer reached a new milestone with his 2,000th career victory.
Cedar Rapids Jefferson: Kellen Sweeney was drafted in the second round by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2010 1st Year Player Draft. Pleasant Valley: Chloe Miller, Freshman, is having a great season for her softball team. Batting .610 with 36 total hits, and 12 of those being doubles, Miller is having an outstanding season for only being a freshman.
Wayne (Corydon): Cassandra Darrah leads Class 2A in E.R.A. and his fifth in strikeouts.
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Iowa Sports Connection’s Iowa High School Softball Rankings Tony Atzeni ISC Radio Account Manager
Class 4A 1-West Des Moines Valley 2-Des Moines East 3-Cedar Rapids Jefferson 4-Burlington 5-Muscatine 6-Cedar Rapids Xavier 7-Waterloo West 8-Bettendorf 9-Iowa City West 10-North Scott (Eldridge) 10-Johnston Watch List: Des Moines Lincoln, Dubuque Senior, Lewis Central (Council Bluffs), Ottumwa, Pleasant Valley, Southeast Polk
Class 2A 1-BCLUW (Conrad) 2-Wilton 3-Emmettsburg 4-Iowa City Regina 5-Mount Vernon 6-Albia 7-Durant-Bennett 8-Wayne (Corydon) 9-Central Springs (Manly) 10-Iowa Valley (Marengo) Watch List: Belmond-Klemme, Earlham, EsthervilleLincoln Central, IKM-Manning, PCM-Monroe, Pekin, St. Edmond (Fort Dodge), Sumner-Fredericksburg, Western Christian (Hull), Westwood (Sloan)
Class 3A 1-Carlisle 2-Bishop Heelan (Sioux City) 3-Clear Creek-Amana 4-Keokuk 5-Boone 6-Waverly-Shell Rock 7-West Delaware (Manchester) 8-Sergeant Bluff-Luton 9-Washington 10-Fort Madison Watch List: Central Clinton (DeWitt), Charles City, Creston, Davenport Assumption, Harlan, Independence, Maquoketa, New Hampton, Winterset
Class 1A 1-Newell-Fonda 2-Martensdale-St. Mary’s 3-Akron-Westfield 4-North Sentral Kossuth 5-North Butler (Greene) 6-Woodbine 7-Preston 8-Treynor 9-Woodward-Granger 10-Calamus-Wheatland Watch List: Des Moines Christian, Lynnville-Sully, Madrid, Melcher-Dallas, Mount Ayr, New London, St. Mary’s (Remsen)
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Iowa City West, Cedar Rapids Xavier and Iowa City Regina Capture Boys Soccer Titles IAHSAA/Iowa Sports Connection
The 2010 Iowa high school boy’s soccer championships are completed at Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines. Listed below are the tournament results in all three classes posted by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Iowa City West completed a perfect 22-0 season while recording a record 5th state title beating rival Iowa City High, 3-1. Cedar Rapids Xavier won their schools fourth state title when they beat Dubuque Wahlert for the Class 2A championship, 2-0. In Class 1A, Iowa City Regina outlasted Holy Trinity Catholic (Fort Madison), 3-2 in two overtimes. It was the Regals second straight title. Iowa High School Boy’s Soccer Championship June 3-5 Cownie Soccer Park Des Moines, Iowa Class 3A Quarterfinals Iowa City West 8, Sioux City East 0 Cedar Rapids Kennedy 2, DSM Roosevelt 0
Iowa City West team congratulates senior Abdul Daoud
Iowa City High 2, Ankeny 1 WDM Valley 1, Cedar Rapids Washington 0 Class 3A Semifinals Iowa City West 2, Cedar Rapids Kennedy 0 Iowa City High 1, WDM Valley 0 (2-OT, PK) Class 3A State Championship Iowa City West 3, Iowa City High 1 (Trojans complete perfect 22-0 season) Class 3A Consolation Championship Cedar Rapids Kennedy 4, WDM Valley 3 (2-OT, PK) Class 2A Quarterfinals Dubuque Wahlert 4, Knoxville 0 Decorah 3, Glenwood 0 Cedar Rapids Xavier 2, Norwalk 1 Bishop Heelan (Sioux City) 3, Keokuk 2 Class 2A Semifinals Dubuque Wahlert 2,Decorah 1 Cedar Rapids Xavier 5, Bishop Heelan 0
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University of Nebraska Approved to Join Big Ten Conference Scott Chipman Big Ten Conference
University of Nebraska Approved to Join Big Ten Conference by Council of Presidents/ Chancellors Nebraska to begin Big Ten conference competition with 2011-12 academic year The Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors (COP/C) announced unanimous approval for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) to join the Big Ten Conference effective July 1, 2011, with competition to begin in all sports for the 201112 academic year. UNL will also seek admission into the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), which can occur on or before July 1, 2011. The addition of the University of Nebraska marks the Big Ten’s first expansion since Penn State University joined the conference in June of 1990 and will increase Big Ten membership to 12 institutions for the first time in conference annals. Big Ten Commissioner James E. Delany will join University of Nebraska Chancellor Harvey Perlman and Director of Athletics Tom Osborne on campus in Lincoln, Neb., for press conference at 5 p.m. CT on Friday, June 11. “By unanimous vote, the Big Ten Presidents and Chancellors are pleased to welcome the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to the Big Ten Conference,” said COP/C Chair and Michigan State President Lou Anna K. Simon. “We believe Nebraska is an extraordinary fit, reflecting the criteria we established at the beginning of the process – high academic
quality, competitiveness, cultural compatibility and fiscal responsibility. The extensive and in-depth discussions my colleagues and I have had about Big Ten expansion permitted us to act expeditiously and prudently on the application submitted by Nebraska. We look forward to working with our colleagues at UNL in the years ahead.” “We are pleased that the Presidents/ Chancellors of the Big Ten universities agree that the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a proper partner from both an academics standpoint and athletics perspective,” Perlman said. “This makes sense for the future of our University. We are honored to be included in the Big Ten.” “The Big Ten Conference has much to offer,” Osborne said. “This is a tribute to our athletic program, our academic programs and our fans. This is the right move at the right time. This is a rare opportunity that may not have been an option for us in the future.” In order for an institution to be admitted to the Big Ten Conference, it must submit a written application, which must then be approved by at least 70 percent of the Big Ten COP/C. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents formally submitted an application to join the Big Ten Conference Friday afternoon. The Big
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Gary Barta, University of Iowa Director of Athletics: Big Ten Expanded to Get Better University of Iowa Sports Information Department Changing for the better -- or expanding to get better -- is why Gary Barta, director of athletics at the University of Iowa, is so excited about the University of Nebraska joining the Big Ten Conference. “I’m not a person who’s anxious to go through change just for the sake of change. That doesn’t make sense to me,” Barta said. “What I do understand is that we all need to look at change to get better and I think this is a great example of that.” The Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors announced unanimous approval Friday, June 11, for Nebraska to join the Big Ten effective July 1, 2011, with competition to begin in all sports for the 201112 academic year. Barta praised the strategic and intentional approach of Big Ten commissioner Jim Delaney throughout the expansion process, as well as the leadership provided by UI President Sally Mason. “Commissioner Delaney explained what he was going to be doing and he told us about the process,” Barta said. “I’ve really appreciated the way he’s gone about it. Also, it took President Mason on our campus -- the leadership that she provided. She’s done a terrific job representing Iowa through all this.” There were four points of emphasis the Big Ten Conference was trying to identify for its next member: academics, athletics, financial, cultural. Nebraska, like the other 11 universities in the Big Ten Conference, is an Association of American Universities institution. “That makes sense academically,” Barta said. “Athletically, what a great history and tradition; what a strong brand when you talk about the Nebraska
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Cornhuskers. That’s clearly a name that has great athletic identification across the country. “Let’s face it, from a business standpoint -- a financial standpoint -- that’s an important part of this equation...it makes sense that way. Finally, culturally. To look at when Nebraska comes into those Big Ten meetings, I feel confident it’s going to fit. So for many, many reasons it’s an exciting day.” The addition of the Nebraska marks the Big Ten’s first expansion since Penn State University joined the conference in June of 1990 and will increase Big Ten membership to 12 institutions for the first time. Barta said that although a league with an even-numbered membership is the “easiest” to work with, in some sports, an odd number might be beneficial. “I don’t think there’s a perfect number,” Barta said. “For most sports in most cases, an even number is easier to work with. If your principles are set and you get those four things in line and you find the universities that fit, you can figure out a way to set it up competitively.” While preliminary rumors hinted at a possible 14 or 16-team league, Barta defers to Delaney on that area. “We’ve talked about the potential of one or the potential of several and my sense is that (Delaney’s) going to explain that this could be it, or he might even say we’ll continue to grow through our process. I’ll leave that to Commissioner Delaney to explain to all of us.” Ironically, the Big Ten Conference now has 12 members and the Big 12 Conference has 10. The name of the conference might be an important question for the future, Barta said, but for now, it is still the Big Ten Conference.
“The Big Ten is a strong brand and I think we need to be very careful and make sure it’s very thoughtful about what happens and I think it will be thoughtfully approached,” Barta said. “Right now the most important thing is making sure the foundation is strong. Right now it’s not planned to be changed in the near future.” The campuses for the UI and Nebraska are 300 miles apart, making the addition of the Cornhuskers extra-appealing for Iowa and its fans. “We may get a double bonus,” Barta said. “When you look at the proximity of Nebraska to Iowa, I think it’s an added bonus. It will be great for our fans to travel back and forth to the two institutions. The practical side of our sports traveling to Lincoln, Neb., or their teams traveling to Iowa City; it just makes sense on so many levels for the University of Iowa.” Nebraska has a strong athletic reputation that received a boost during the 2009-10 season. The Cornhusker men’s outdoor track and field team repeated as Big 12 champion and scored eight more points in the league meet than Texas A&M, the eventual NCAA champion; the women’s basketball team finished 32-2, losing to Kentucky in the NCAA regional semifinal; the 10th-ranked volleyball team won 26 of 32 matches before losing in the NCAA regional final; and the football team won 10 games and blanked Arizona 33-0 in the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl. “We’re biased, we think we have the best conference in America, but we want to make sure we maintain that and one of the ways you do that is to add value,” Barta said. “This is a step in making the Big Ten stronger and when the conference is stronger, the Hawkeyes benefit.”
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Collegiate Iowa Sports Connection Corner Iowa State and Drake Football Players Compete in Candeo’s Inaugural Wheelchair Basketball Competition Tim Weideman ISC Communications Intern
Basketball is suddenly a new game when it’s played seated in a wheelchair; just ask the players from Drake University and Iowa State University who participated June 12 in Candeo’s inaugural Wheelchair Basketball Competition. Though score keeping wasn’t necessarily top priority, officials said the Bulldogs edged the Cyclones 33-24. The competition was held as a fundraiser for Candeo, a not-for-profit organization that provides support for adults with disabilities in Polk County so they can live and work in the community. This was Candeo’s first year for the wheelchair basketball competition. Tickets for the event were $5 with multiple other options for those who wished to sponsor the event, including a VIP reception prior to the game that allowed guests to visit with players. Conditions were probably not as favorable as organizers would have liked for the event. Minutes before the game started, an accident occurred across the street from the AIB College Activities Center on Fleur Drive where the competition was held. According to Marcy Davis, Candeo CEO, a car crashed into a transformer and caused the building to lose power—which meant no lights or air conditioning on a muggy June night. Though the temperature inside increased and the 400 spectators, players and organizers found themselves in a building with no lights, everybody still wanted to see the teams compete. “We’re very grateful,” Davis said after the competition. “People were so gracious. In most situations they’d be screaming for their money back.” Candeo has touched many lives during its 18-year existence. During halftime, Bridget Reeves was one of two Candeo clients who shared their stories and what the organization had done for them. Reeves said, “There’s something better out there. There is a life out there. I’d probably be sitting in an institution right now if it wasn’t for Candeo. I found life in Candeo.” Aside from the competition itself, the Triad USAG Gymnastics Team from Triad Kids Campus in Ankeny, the Iowa Energy’s Surge and 17-year-old pop/country singer,
Amanda Ihle of Polk City, Iowa also entertained the crowd. Triad performed a brief tumbling routine that kept the crowd pumped up after a first quarter that found Iowa State running away from Drake with a 10-4 lead. Surge and fellow representatives from the Iowa Energy continually brought the crowd out of their seats by tossing t-shirts during breaks. Ihle was definitely a crowd favorite. After having to sing the National Anthem a capella, Ihle followed up with a halftime performance ending with a standing ovation from the crowd. Without a scoreboard, statistics became somewhat difficult to determine. Iowa State came out strong in the first half and, despite a strong showing from much of a rowdy Drake football team that was trying all it could to give its representatives a home court advantage. Iowa State redshirt-sophomore and third string QB Brett Bueker) said of the Cyclones first half efforts: “We started off strong but I think we’re getting a little fatigued.” That news boded well for the Bulldogs, who had almost twice the depth of the Cyclones. Entering the third quarter, Drake had finally seized the lead from Iowa State, 20-18, and it would be all Bulldogs from that point on. Although the Bulldogs’ victory went undisputed, some thought the final score was closer than the official scorekeepers decided. Iowa State junior WR Sedrick Johnson was a little unsure himself. Johnson said he had fun playing, despite the gym’s temperature and lack of lighting. “We were just having fun, you know. It was kind of like a pickup game we’d be playing back at the house,” Johnson said. The game plan for the Cyclones was “to try and maintain (the Bulldogs), try to score and try to win,” Johnson said. “Unfortunately, we didn’t win.”
Drake fifth-year senior J-Back Steve Platek explained that the Bulldogs were getting the feel for playing basketball in the wheelchairs early in the game—which explained the slow start—but came out in the second half with a solid game plan. “We really didn’t have a game plan going in,” Platek said. “None of us had ever played before so we just thought we’d take the first quarter, see how it went and then figure it out from there.” Platek said the Bulldogs wanted to get out in the community and do something for a good cause. Platek, a star on the field turf last season for Drake, drained one of the game’s only 3-point shots late in the fourth quarter but was more proud of his assists. “I was dishing the ball out,” Platek said. With Platek’s help, everything came together nicely for the Bulldogs, sending them home with a victory over the Cyclones. The outcome wasn’t a big deal, however; especially not for Cyclone fan Sean Nielsen, a Candeo client. Nielsen was one of many loyal ‘Clones followers keen to get pictures and autographs with the players after the game. When asked if he had a good time watching the Iowa State players compete he responded with an excited, “Oh, yeah!” and a smile that was contagious. “Good time” probably wasn’t strong enough to describe Nielsen and many other fans’ experiences. Davis said Candeo plans to hold the wheelchair basketball competition again next year and is aiming for a crowd of 1,000. Davis said she believes Candeo can accomplish the feat with a little more marketing and getting the details out sooner. Interested in learning more about Candeo? Visit the organization’s website at candeoiowa.org.
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Iowa Western Captures School’s First Ever World Series Title Don Kohler Iowa Western Community College Vice President Marketing/Public Relations Iowa Western Community College faced what 1.00 fielding percentage after 25 appeared to be an uphill battle with the majestic Rocky chances at second base, including Mountains hovering over beautiful Sam Suplizio Field four double plays. Hartle also was in Grand Junction, Colo., home to the JUCO Baseball the Rawlings Gold Glove Award World Series. The Reivers, ranked No. 5 nationally, winner for Division I Junior College met the challenge by taking down powerhouse San and was Easton Defensive Player Jacinto, Texas, twice in a two-day span to claim the of the Year. school’s first-ever JUCO World Series Title. A two Despite being credited with just out single by Brandon Bass scored Ivan Hartle in the one victory, Eikenberry was one bottom of the eighth inning to give Iowa Western a of just three pitchers named to 5-4 lead over No. 1 San Jacinto, and Taylor Eikenberry the All-Tournament Team. The came on in the top of the ninth to shut the door on the freshman from Sterling, Ill., threw Gators to start a wild celebration in Grand Junction. more innings than any other Iowa Western is the first team from the Northern hurler in the tournament (15.2) District to ever win the JUCO World Series and posted the lowest ERA (2.87) Championship. It was Iowa Western’s 12th overall of any player that tossed more appearance at the JUCO World Series, and its fourth than 10 innings. Along with Hartle consecutive trip to Grand Junction. and Eikenberry, Brent Seifert and The tournament title capped a remarkable season Anthony Bemboom also were for veteran Coach Marc Rardin and his Reivers. Iowa named to the All-Tournament Team for the Reivers. Western finished 51-12 on the season, including Bemboom, who had a dominating World Series Region and District titles along the way. The hot-hitting performance at catcher, has been invited to travel Reivers closed the season with the NJCAA All Star team strong, winning 44 of its to the Netherlands to play in an final 48 games. international all-star tournament. Hartle was named Rardin, who has been at the Tournament MVP after helm at IWCC since 2002, hitting .400 for the raised his overall coaching tournament (10-25) with record to 351-117 (.751 six RBI. He led all players winning percentage). Rardin’s in the tournament with 21 conference and regional record total bases and tied for the is an impressive 172-27 (.864 lead in runs scored (10) and winning percentage) and he is home runs (3). He was also 13-2 in district tournament play. named the Defensive Player Rardin has posted a winning of the Tournament via his season eight straight years and
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has posted six straight regional tourney championships and four consecutive district titles. Rardin said he has a special group of players in 2010. “This is a special team in so many ways,” Rardin said. “We won the National Championship and had to beat two of the most talented junior college teams in the country in Southern Nevada and twice against San Jacinto. Both of those teams had numerous guys taken in the Major League Baseball draft. The Reivers had no one taken in the MLB draft. That’s a tribute to team play with a goal in mind and going out and accomplishing it.” Rardin added that his team was focused on getting the job done in Grand Junction. “Winning a National Championship takes focus, drive, planning and taking advantage of breaks that occur during games in the tournament,” he said. “We did all of that - we had great scouting reports and our guys went out and executed perfectly that game plan, we made all the routine plays defensively and got some crucial 2out hits when they were greatly needed to continue playing. This team was a group of guys that coaches try to create every year and very rarely accomplish it. They all put the egos aside, they were here for each other and they all had one unified goal. That just doesn’t happen a lot. Coaches can work their whole career and never get a team to do what this one did. They really did have one heart beat throughout the entire postseason. Now, they all go their separate ways and move on with their college careers, but they will have this 2010 season as a memory that they will take with them forever.”
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History Lesson: Getting to know Your Iowa Cubs Iowa Cubs Media Relations
26 straight games, and many of Grover Cleveland is president. The Dakotas in Des Moines than names and the league teams pulled out. Still, are territories. The automobile is a dream. But dates. because of lack of attendance, Des professional baseball in Des Moines is a reality. - The first games in 1887 were Moines’ home games were moved In 1887, the Des Moines Hawkeyes played in the played at Athletic Park on the to Ottumwa. Northwestern League - against such teams as old Polk County Fairgrounds the Minneapolis Millers and the Duluth Freezers in front of Seventh Street - In 1905 and 1906, Des Moines - to mark the inaugural season of professional along the Raccoon River. And won the Western League pennant. baseball here. according to baseball historian The 1906 team included Eddie And for parts of three centuries - the 19th, Jay Sanford, here are some Cicotte, one of eight Chicago White 20th, and now the 21st - the national pastime interesting anecdotes of the Sox players later convicted of would be an important part of life in the capital early years: throwing the 1919 World Series. city. - In 1890, to attract fans to - In 1910, the Des Moines team Professional baseball would come and go the ballpark, the team owners was forced to play on the road for as leagues and teams rose and folded. The tried novelties such as balloon six weeks due to poor support at Hawkeyes became the Colts and Prohibitionists ascensions, home games. Iowa Cubs pitcher, #45, of the Western Association. Ladies’ Day, Thomas Diamond - In 1914, Des Moines won four The Western League teams parachute straight exhibition games from the had nicknames that included jumps and even Chicago White Sox. Midgets, Undertakers, a May Day festival. But because Underwriters, Champions, - On May 2, 1930, the first night professional of low attendance, the franchise Champs, Boosters, Demons baseball game under permanent lights was moved to Lincoln, Neb., in August and Bruins. Since 1969, Des played in Des Moines. The Demons defeated that season. Moines has been fortunate to Wichita, 13-6. - In 1894, baseball returned to lay claim to a Triple-A franchise. -In 1947, professional baseball return after a 10Des Moines. Although the team The Iowa Oaks were among the year absence as Pioneer Memorial Stadium was was known as the Prohibitionists, six American Association teams built on the current site of the stadium. one newspaper account noted that year. And in 1982, the Oaks that “Gambling syndicates are - On Sept. 2, 1959, Pioneer Memorial Stadium became the Cubs - one year numerous and players are heavy was renamed for long-time Des Moines Register after they became the Chicago drinkers.” sports editor Sec Taylor. Cubs’ top minor league team. In 1896, Des Moines won an - In 1969, after seven years without professional But there is more to the Iowa Cubs pitcher, #20, all-time Western League record baseball, the Iowa Oaks made their debut. Jay Jackson history of professional baseball
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- In 1970, Iowa pitcher Vida Blue led the American Association with 165 strikeouts, including 16 in one game. Both records still stand. - In 1973, the Oaks won 22 games in July en route to the American Association Eastern Division title.
mark for the first time. A total of 509,384 fans saw the Iowa Cubs play. - On Aug. 5, 2004, Sec Taylor Stadium was renamed Principal Park. The Iowa Cubs won the PCL Central Division and American Conference titles.
- In 1981, the Oaks became an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. A year later the team changed name to the Iowa Cubs.
- On June 24, 2005, a crowd of 13,669 - then the largest in stadium history - watches Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood in a rehab assignment start and a post-game fireworks show.
- On Aug. 21, 1984, Reggie Patterson threw a no-hitter against Omaha - the last Iowa pitcher to do so.
- In 2007, the Iowa Cubs set a new franchise record with 576,310 people passing through the gates at Principal Park.
- In August 1990, Des Moines voters approved a bond issue to rebuild Sec Taylor Stadium. The new stadium opened in April 1992.
-In 2008, the Iowa Cubs finished with a 83-59 record, winning the American North Division. Their .585 winning percentage was the highest in the Pacific Coast League. The 2008 season marked the 40th of triple-A baseball in Des Moines. On June 14, 2008, no fans were admitted to the home game against the Nashville Sounds after floods hit Des Moines and voluntary city evacuations were in order. On August 9, the I-Cubs hit a franchise record eight home runs in one game in a 15-3 victory against the Round Rock Express.
- In 1993, the Iowa Cubs won the American Association title. - In 1997, the Iowa Cubs won the American Association Western Division title. - In 1998, the Iowa Cubs won the Pacific Coast League Central Division title. A crowd of 13,660, then the largest ever at Sec Taylor, watched a Fourth of July fireworks show. - In 2000, the Iowa Cubs set a franchise record with an attendance of 483,176. - The Iowa Cubs won 24 of their last 32 regular season games to win the PCL Central Division title in 2001. - In 2002, the Iowa Cubs broke the franchise record for attendance, topping the half-million
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-On August 9, 2009, Iowa defeated the Las Vegas 51s 5-4 in an official PCL contest at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The game drew 16,280 fans, a franchise record. -In December of 2009, the Iowa Cubs hired Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee, Ryne Sandberg as manager for the 2010 season.
Manager Ryne Sandberg Ryne Sandberg enters his first year managing the Iowa Cubs and his fourth year as a minor league manager in the Chicago Cubs organization. His managerial career began in 2007 with the single-A Peoria Chiefs. From 2007-2008 Sandberg was at the helm of the Chiefs before getting promoted to the double-A Tennessee Smokies for the 2009 season. Before he began his career in the minor leagues, Sandberg spent several season as a Cubs spring training instructor. Sandberg was drafted in the 20th round of the 1978 amateur draft by Philadelphia. His Major League debut was in September 1981 with the Phillies, and he was traded to the Cubs the following season. In 1984 Sandberg won the National League MVP Award and led the Cubs to their first postseason appearance since 1945. That year also marked the first year of 10 straight All-Star Game appearance for the second baseman. Over his 15-seasons with the Chicago Cubs, Sandberg racked up nine consecutive Gold Gloves and hit 40 home runs during the 1990 season. His .989 fielding percentage is the highest career mark for any second baseman. On July 31, 2005 Sandberg was inducted into the Hall of Fame. On August 28, 2005 the Cubs retired his #23.
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Braunschweig, Graeser Go Wire-to-Wire at Iowa Mid-Amateur Jason Bjorklund Director of Membership Services Iowa Golf Association Cory Braunschweig of West Des Moines fired a final round 77 at Wakonda Club on Tuesday, May 4th to capture the Iowa Mid-Amateur presented by GolfTec. Braunschweig opened with a championship low 1-under-par 71 and battled strong winds in the final round for a one shot victory over J.D. Anderson of West Des Moines and Terry Cook of Johnston. Cook posted a final round best 2-over 74. Jenny Graeser of Cedar Falls won the inaugural Women’s Division of the Mid-Am with a two day total of 82-80--162. Graeser is a two-time Iowa Women’s Amateur Champion (2003 and ’09). Jill Blackwood of Burlington finished second. Along with the Iowa Mid-Am, the IGA added a Women’s Division to the IGA Match Play in 2010. The IGA Match Play Championship will be at Coldwater Golf Links in Ames on June 28th – July 1st. Wakonda Club and blustery conditions presented a tremendous challenge to the players over the two days of play. The golf course, which underwent a major turf and tree renovation in late 2008, was in immaculate condition and entire Iowa Golf Association is grateful to the club for hosting the 25th playing of the Iowa Mid-Amateur. For complete results of this championship and all others click on the Rules and Competitions tab at www.iowagolf. org. Three Advance from Iowa’s U.S. Open Local Qualifier Iowa State golfer Nate McCoy captured medalist
Mid-Am winner Cory Braunschweig
honors on Monday, May 17th at U.S. Open Local qualifying held at Spirit Hollow Golf Course in Burlington. McCoy, a 2008 U.S. Amateur Qualifier, closed his round with backto-back birdies for a 3-under-par 69. Professionals Chris Black of Independence and Garrett Jones of Rewey, Wis. earned the other two available qualifying spots with rounds of 70. McCoy, Black, and Jones will now compete at Sectional qualifying site of their choice in early June with hopes of advancing to the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. A play-off was needed to determine two alternates from the group of six golfers who had even-par rounds of 72. Grand View golfer and Algona native Josh Manske birdied the first hole to earn 1st alternate. Mike Oimoen of Clear Lake birdied the 2nd hole for 2nd alternate status. Other golfers with Iowa ties who advanced from local qualifiers include touring professional Jerry Smith of Oskaloosa, Brown Dear Golf Course (Coralville) Professional Sean McCarty and The Preserve on Rathbun Lake (Moravia) Professional Darin Fisher. Davenport Country Club Assistant Professional Ryan McClintock earned first alternate status from a Local qualifier in Illinois. Local qualifying was held at 111 sites from May 720. Sectional qualifying, played over 36 holes, will be conducted at two sites (Japan and England) on May 24
Mid-Am Winner Jenny Groeser on the right
and 13 sites in the United States on June 7. Iowa Golf Hall of Fame Induction Scheduled for June 3rd, Ceremony will be part of Principal Charity Classic Week Plans for the induction of six new members of the Iowa Hall of Fame have been completed. The ceremony will be part of the Principal Charity Classic week at Glen Oaks CC in West Des Moines and will take place on Thursday, June 3rd starting at 6:30 p.m. The Iowa Golf Association announced the “Class of 2010” in January. The inductees this year will be current PGA Champions Tour star Lonnie Nielsen of Belle Plaine and renowned PGA Tour instructor Mike Bender, a Waterloo native. They will be joined by be two-time Iowa PGA Golf Professional of the Year Jim Hasley of Davenport and golf turf industry leader Steve Tyler of Waverly. In the historical category former Des Moines area club professional Jack Hall and 1920’s era Des Moines amateur Bob McKee will be inducted. “We knew that Lonnie Nielsen would be in town for the Classic”, said IGA executive director Bill Dickens. “So we approached Principal Charity Classic Director Jamie Alt and asked if we could possibly fit the induction ceremony into some time during that week. We are very pleased to be part of this great week of golf for Des Moines and the state of Iowa.”
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Knoxville Raceway Profile On: Jarrod Schneiderman Joanne Cram Knoxville Raceway Website Contributor
In only his third season in a sprint car, West Burlington’s Jarrod Schneiderman is making his debut at Knoxville’s weekly competition this season. His brother, Josh, has raced Knoxville, as well as Sprint Invaders for the past several seasons- and Jarrod was ready to add one more car to the Deuce Motorsports team. This is car number 3 in the Deuce Motorsports racing venture, as his uncle, John Schulz also races Sprint Invaders. With Jarrod’s father, Bart, being deeply involved in sprint car racing over the years, it should come as no surprise that Jarrod should be the next racer in the family to join in the racing action. Jarrod’s brother, dad, and uncle all have inspired him over the years to continue moving forward with his racing dreams. Jarrod began racing only 2 seasons ago in a 305 at 34 Raceway in his hometown of West Burlington, with a family pieced together carJarrod’s car, dad’s parts, and uncle Gary’s motor. His biggest accomplishment that season was starting 18th and running 5th at a World of Outlaws weekend at 34 Raceway. After running only six races, Jarrod hit the road with Jesse Hockett, where they crisscrossed the country hitting USAC and any 360 or 410 races they could fit in the schedule. Jarrod was able to pick up a lot of racing knowledge while on the road for most of the 2008 season and is able to work that knowledge into his own car. In 2009, Schneiderman ran again weekly at 34
Raceway, where his uncle, John Schulz, served as crew chief for him, in addition to running his own Sprint Invaders 360 schedule. Jarrod had an impressive first full season in the 305with six top 5 finishes; 13 top 10 finishes in 16 starts; and a highest finish of 3rd place. This placed him in 5th place for overall points at 34 Raceway. Jarrod plans to move to 410 competition down the road, so he cites the natural progression to a 360 as being his motivation to move up a class. With his dad and brother already making the weekly trek to Knoxville, it made sense that Jarrod would run most Saturday nights at Knoxville, in addition to his Sprint Invaders competition. Jarrod hopes for a few top 10 and top 5 finishes, but mainly looks forward to gaining confidence and becoming comfortable in the 360. With the Sprint Invader’s traveling schedule, Jarrod also hopes to become a consistent driver across many tracks. The 20-year old Southeastern Community College student also works concrete when he’s not busy with the sprint car. In any spare time Jarrod might have, he enjoys time fishing. In addition to his dad, Bart, and brother, JoshJarrod’s mom, Suzie and sister, Janelle are also big fans and watch his racing whenever possible.
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Heat Illness and Treatment Tips Nicholas J. Honkamp M.D. Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C.
Overview Heat illness is a spectrum of syndromes that can range from minor conditions such as muscle cramps, to life-threatening emergencies involving heat stroke. Each year, approximately 4,000 people in the US die of heat stroke. Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Heat exhaustion and heat stroke represent a continuum of symptoms due to heat-related illnesses. Heat exhaustion occurs first, and can include symptoms such as headache, nausea, muscle cramps, and dizziness. The body temperature can be normal or elevated, but is typically under 105°F (normal body temperature is around 98-99° F). Clinical symptoms of dehydration are present and include rapid heart rate, lowered blood pressure, and profuse sweating. Heat stroke involves worsening symptoms of heat exhaustion as well as symptoms of hyperthermia (elevated temperatures above 105°F) and altered mental status (confusion, inability to carry on a conversation). The key to differentiating heat stroke from heat
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exhaustion is that central nervous system dysfunction (confusion, delirium, seizure, inappropriate behavior) is not present in heat exhaustion. The part of the brain most sensitive to heat is the cerebellum, which controls movement. Altered or uncoordinated movements are often one of the first features of heat stroke. Body Response to Heat The body has several mechanisms to dissipate heat. The most important are radiation and evaporation. Radiation occurs when heat is directly transferred from the body to the cooler external environment. However, this occurs only
when the air temperature is lower than the body temperature. Once the external temperature reaches 95° F, the body can no longer cool itself by radiation. The body’s best way to then dissipate heat is through a process called evaporative cooling (sweating). When the body sweats, it exudes a salt solution through the skin rich in the electrolytes sodium and potassium. The heat in the body is transferred to this salt solution which then evaporates into the air (taking the heat with it). Consequently, when an athlete becomes hot, they begin to sweat and “look flush.” This flushing is the body dilating the blood vessels in the skin in order to better transfer heat from the blood to the sweat forming on the skin. However, this process of evaporation is sensitive to the humidity (the higher the humidity, the harder it is to evaporate sweat off the body). Thus, both the temperature and the humidity both determine how efficiently the body can cool itself. The heat index takes into account both the temperature and the humidity, and should be monitored closely by anyone looking after athletes who are competing in a hot environment (Figure 1).
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Risk Factors for Heat Illness The most obvious risk factor is failure to replace the water and electrolytes in the body prior to resuming physical activity. Athletes that play multiple games or exercise for an extended period (ex. Marathon running) are at risk for heat illness because they have difficulty replacing the lost water and electrolytes that they are losing through sweating and evaporative cooling. Obesity is a risk factor as well because these individuals have more fat insulation and less capacity for dissipating heat from the blood through the skin. Additionally, certain medications can increase the rate of heat illness. Diuretics (which include caffeine) promote more urine production from the kidneys, thus increasing the chance of water loss (dehydration). Recreational drugs such as amphetamines can also increase this risk because they are stimulants which increase muscular heat production. Treatment The best way to avoid heat illness is to remain hydrated. Well hydrated athletes generally do not experience muscle cramps or nausea. In addition, monitoring urine output (amount and frequency) and concentration (darker urine is more concentrated and may be related to dehydration) can also be a clue to hydration status. For activities lasting an hour or less, the electrolyte loss through sweating is relatively low and water can
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safely replenish the water loss. For athletes participating in multiple events or for a prolonged (> 1hr) period of time, sports drinks (Ex. Gatorade, Powerade) can be helpful. These sport drinks contain water, sugar, and electrolytes. The sugar content can vary significantly between different products but are generally 6-8 percent sugar. These drinks are generally healthy, but the sugar content can be detrimental to teeth. Energy drinks are newer products that are touted to give a burst of energy. Their “energy” comes from two main ingredients: sugar and caffeine. Excessive sugar can actually be detrimental to an exercising athlete, as it can result in less ability to sweat. Caffeine, as mentioned above, can also be detrimental as it increases heat production and urine output, both of which can worsen heat illness. For that reason, energy drinks are not good for fluid replacement during exercise. In an athlete who is exhibiting symptoms of heat exhaustion, removal from athletic activity should be done immediately. They fluids should be replaced with water and salt tablets or a sports drink. They should be placed in the shade, their clothes should be removed (to
aid radiation of heat off the body), and they should be sprayed with a medium temperature solution (to aid evaporative cooling). Fans and ice packs can also be helpful to aid evaporative and radiation cooling, respectively, as well. Failure of the athlete to feel better within 30 minutes should prompt an evaluation by a health care provider. Review •Heat exhaustion and heat stroke exist on a continuum, with heat stroke patients exhibiting signs of central nervous system dysfunction. •Radiation and evaporation are two of our most important ways to cool ourselves. The heat index involves both temperature and humidity, both of which determine how well we can cool our bodies. •Water and sport drinks are effective rehydration drinks. Energy drinks are not.
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O’Hair, Other Rookies-of-the-Year Bolster Field at 2010 John Deere Classic John Deere Classic Media Relations Former John Deere Classic champion Sean O’Hair and two of his fellow PGA TOUR Rookies of the Year are among the latest wave of top players to commit to play in this year’s John Deere Classic. O’Hair - named Rookie of the Year in 2005 following his maiden victory at the John Deere - will be joined by 2009 R.O.Y. Marc Leishman of Australia and 2008’s top rookie Andres Romero of Argentina, the latter of whom will be making his first appearances in the Quad Cities. Also in the field will be University of Indiana product Jeff Overton, two-time former U.S. Open champion Lee Janzen, former PGA Championship winner Steve Elkington, veteran Jeff Maggert of Houston, Sweden’s Carl Petterson, D.J. Trahan of Clemson, and former U.S. Ryder Cup team member Brett Wetterich. This year’s $4.4 million John Deere Classic will celebrate the tournament’s 40th anniversary, when it is played July 5-11, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. “The John Deere Classic is very excited to welcome Sean O’Hair to our field again this year,” said John Deere Classic tournament director Clair Peterson. “Sean’s story epitomizes the history of the John Deere Classic in that his first TOUR victory here helped jump-start his young career and put him on the road to becoming an accomplished player. It’s fitting Sean will be here to help us celebrate our 40th anniversary. “We also are pleased to welcome a fine group of other top players that represent both the young and middle generations on the PGA TOUR,” Peterson said. O’Hair, who will turn 28 on the final day of this year’s John Deere Classic, has made 11 of 14 cuts this season with five top 20 finishes, including one top 10. He currently is ranked 24th in the world. His last victory came in 2009 at the Quail Hollow Championship. Last year, enroute to rookie-of-the-year honors, Leishman, now 26, recorded three top 10 finishes and eight top 25s, including a sole second-place finish at the BMW Championship playoff event won by Tiger Woods at Cog Hill G&CC. He tied for 30th at the John Deere. This
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year, the native of Victoria province has recorded five top 20 finishes in 14 starts, including a tie for second in San Diego. The 29-year-old Romero won the 2008 Rookie-ofthe-Year award on the strength of his first PGA TOUR victory at New Orleans. A former caddie at a club outside Buenos Aires, Romero turned pro at 16 and burst on the international scene in 2007 when he tied for third at the British Open. In 2008, he finished in the top 10 at both the Masters and the PGA Championship in addition to winning the Zurich Classic. A number of other former Rookies of the Year also are in the Deere field: Brant Snedeker (2007), Todd Hamilton (2004), 2007 John Deere Classic champion Jonathan Byrd (2002), and Charles Howell III (2001). Overton, 27, is a former Big Ten Player of the Year (2004-05) who has built a solid career since earning his Tour card at Qualifying School on his first attempt out of college. This year, the Evansville native has five top five finishes among 10 cuts made in 16 events and is ranked 15th on the Tour’s money list with more than $1.8 million in official earnings. He currently stands 15th in the U.S. Ryder Cup points standings. The winner of the U.S. Open in 1993 and 1998, Janzen was able to finish in the top 125 on the PGA TOUR money list last year for the first time in five years, meaning he was able to keep full playing privileges for the first time since 2004. His best finish so far this year was fourth place at New Orleans. Maggert has four top 20 finishes this year among the eight cuts he has made in 17 events. A three-time winner on Tour, his last victory came at Memphis in 2006. The tournament today also officially announced the following four sponsor exemptions: · J.L. Lewis, winner of the 1999 John Deere Classic, who will turn 50 on July 18. A former club pro, Lewis recorded his first PGA TOUR victory when he won a five-hole sudden death playoff against Mike Brisky in the last of 25 Quad City tournaments at Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley,
Ill. Lewis’ victory came during John Deere’s first year as title sponsor. · Brad Adamonis, who finished in a three-way tie for first at the 2008 John Deere Classic before losing to Kenny Perry on the first hole of a sudden death playoff. Hampered by a wrist injury in 2009, the 37-year-old finished outside the 125 list of fully exempt players and has been playing mostly on the Nationwide Tour this season. · Chris Smith, whose season was cut short last June when his wife, Beth, was killed and his two children injured in an auto accident near the family’s home in Indiana. After the accident, the 41-year-old TOUR veteran returned home to care for his children full time. So far this year, Smith has made one cut in six PGA TOUR events, as he works his way back into playing shape. · Mike Small, now in his 11th year as coach of the University of Illinois men’s golf team, is defending champion of the PGA Professional National Championship, which he won last year for the second time. Small is a former Illini teammate of John Deere Classic defending champion Steve Stricker. Tickets for the John Deere Classic are available at http://www.johndeereclassic.com/or by calling 309-7624653. The PGA TOUR began its run in the Quad Cities in 1971. John Deere, whose world headquarters is in Moline, Ill., assumed title sponsorship of the tournament in 1998. The tournament moved to TPC Deere Run in 2000. The tournament helped raise $4.63 million for 500 charities in 2009, ranking it first on the PGA TOUR overall in per capita contributions at $12.26 for each of the 375,000 residents of the Quad City area and fifth overall on the PGA TOUR. The John Deere Classic, which includes Birdies for Charity, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in the John Deere Classic tournament offices at 15623 Coaltown Road, East Moline, Illinios. Since its founding in 1971, the tournament has helped raise $33.6 million for charity.
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