Selig backs Rose ban as long as he's commissioner
Bud Selig said Pete Rose has no chance of reinstatement while Selig is commissioner. He noted no new evidence since Rose's 1989 lifetime ban and cited the 1997 reinstatement application as inactive. Selig stressed his deep stance on the issue and highlighted baseball as a social institution with responsibilities.
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Stricklin Wins Busch Opener Pole At Daytona
Joe Nemechek’s pole run for the NAPA Auto Parts 300 was disallowed after post-qualifying inspection. Hut Stricklin earned the pole in the revised order while Nemechek sat out, with Ron Hornaday, Terry Labonte, and Buckshot Jones advancing to top the field.
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Gatorade 125 Qualifying Lineups At Daytona
Daytona Beach AP reports lineup details for the Gatorade 125 qualifiers at Daytona International Speedway. Notable entries include Geoge Boine Chevrolet 60 percent speed, Kenny Wallace Chevrolet 55, Chad Ute Ford 97, Bret Bodine Ford 89, Bobby Gerhart Chevrolet 90, and Jim Sauter Chevrolet 72. Second race shows Ricky Rudd Ford 190.384 and Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet 202.71.
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Daytona clash between Gordon and Stewart on track
Robby Gordon and Tony Stewart tangled at Daytona International Speedway during final practice for the twin 125 mile qualifying races. After a collision on the backstretch both men exchanged heated words and shoves as crews intervened. Rumors swirl that NASCAR may require restrictor plates to curb speeds for Daytona and Talladega.
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Earnhardt rivalry dominates Daytona prep as Jarrett dominates
At Daytona Speed Weeks Jarrett’s No. 88 Ford Taurus swept pole and won the Bud Shootout and a qualifying race with Earnhardt at the fore. Teammate Ricky Rudd, strong yet ending on his roof, joined a powerful Ford brigade alongside Elliott, Martin, Wallace, and Pruett.
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Woods earns respect of world's top players
Tiger Woods draws praise from peers David Duval and Ernie Els who view him as the best in golf and a rising star reshaping the game. Duval says Woods motivates him and that the buzz around him remains powerful despite a rain soaked Nissan Open pro am at Riviera.
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Ping golf club creator Solheim dies at 88
Karsten Solheim, founder of Karsten Manufacturing and creator of Ping golf clubs, died in Phoenix at 88 from Parkinson's disease complications. He pioneered perimeter-weight irons and his putters backed more than 1,800 professional wins. He sponsored the Solheim Cup and shaped women's golf globally. Ken Lindsay praised his profound industry impact. He stepped down as president in 1995 and was later wheelchair-bound.
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