Cuban sets new world record in long jump in Italy
Ivan Pedroso, 22, jumped 29 feet 4 inches atEurope's highest track in Sestriere aided by wind and altitude, becoming the first Cuban to hold the world mark and the first non American since 1967 to own it. He surpassed Mike Powell's 1991 Tokyo record of 29 4.5 inches. In Montreal, Andre Agassi defeated Mats Wilander 6 2 6 0 in the Canadian Open semifinals, Wilander retiring from his best week since return.
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Ivan Pedroso
Europe
Russia
Igor Ter- Ovanesyan
Ralph Boston
Mexico City
Pediroso
Mike Powell
Tokyo
Montreal
Andre Agassi
Mats Wilander
Wilander
Agassi
Kiri's Clown Ends Trainer's Slump in Sword Dancer
In Saratoga Springs Phil Johnson snapped a 51 year losing streak as Kiri's Clown led from the break, held off 3 1 favorite Awad to win the Grade I Sword Dancer Invitational by a neck in a $250 000 race. Jockey Mike Luzzi steered the winner to lead by a length after a half mile in 47.36 seconds.
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Kimi
Clown
Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Phil Johnson
Saratoga
Kir Clown
Kiri’s Clown
Awad
Mike Luzzi
Kiri
Sports On TV July 30 Schedule Highlights
A packed day of sports coverage across networks. Auto racing leads with Grand Prix of Germany, Michigan 500, and Mello Yello 300. Tennis, golf, baseball, volleyball, and Olympic festival events fill the afternoon and evening, including Hall of Fame ceremonies and team selections.
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Germary
ESPN
Gorn
WBF
Wrow
Huntsville
Anattanooga
SportSouth
ESPN2
Braves
Giants
TBS
Maskell
WAGT
Yanks
Twins
Panthers hold Jaguars at goal line in first Panthers victory
In the Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium a record crowd watched the Carolina Panthers thwart Jacksonville’s late drive. Kerry Collins and Jack Truama guided field goals as Carolina preserved a 20 14 win, with Mark Brunell failing to score from the 5 yard line on the final series.
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Anton
Ohio
Dom Capers
Carolina Panthers
Panthers
Jacksonville Jaguars
NFL
Capers
Kerry Collins
Penn State
Jack Trumau
Carolina
Jacksonville
James Stewart
Mark Brunell
Jaguars
Brunell
Stewart
Mike Williams
Steve Lofton
Carolna
Fawcett Stadium
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Jim Finks
Henry Jordan
Steve Largent
Lee Roy Selmon
Kellen Winslow
Newt Gingrich
Largent
Maddux Tosses Sixth Complete Game To Beat Giants
Greg Maddux pitched his sixth complete game of the season, scattering four hits over 9 innings as the Braves defeated the San Francisco Giants 4 1. Maddux improved to 11 1 with nine straight decisions, while Giants starter Terry Mulholland suffered his ninth straight loss after a rough day that began with a harsh newspaper column. Marquis Grissom preserved the lead with an over the shoulder catch in center, helping Atlanta extend its win streak over San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Greg Maddux
Maddux
Atlanta
Bobby Cox
Giants
Mark Carreon
Marquis Grissom
Marquis
Cox
Jimy Williams
Braves
Terry Mulholland
Mulholland
Schmidt Still Not Big Hit at Hall of Fame Induction
Cooperstown hosts 200 tour buses from Philadelphia for Mike Schmidt Hall of Fame induction day. Fans say they are coming to see the event and a peaceful shrine, while Schmidt is cheered despite lingering misgivings about his city reception.
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Cooperstown
N.Y
Phillies
Mike Schmidt
Philadelphia
Schmidt
Heilig Shines With 68 To Lead Perry Watson Memorial
Rob Heilig blistered Pine Ridge Country Club for a 4 under par 68 to grab the first round lead in the Perry Watson Memorial golf tournament. Heilig, returning to the local scene after a strong freshman year at The Citadel, edges Augusta’s Vaughn Taylor by one stroke who shot 69. Taylor seeks to rebound after a string of podium finishes. Heilig faces final rounds before returning to school for the Aiken Golf Classic.
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Edgefield
Citadel
Rob Heilig
Heilig
Pine Ridge Country Club
Perry Watson
Strom Thurmond
Aiken
Nove
Scott Weboser
Vaughn Taylor
Pine Ridge
Seles Returns to Court With Thunderous Grunts
Monica Seles made a dramatic comeback at the Atlantic City exhibition, defeating Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-2 in front of 7,500 fans. The revived star, 21, displayed a stronger serve and aggressive groundstrokes, signaling a new chapter after the 1998 knife attack in Germany and a 27 month absence.
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Atlantic City
Monica Seles
Seles
Martina Navratilova
Germany
Atlantic City Convention Center
Thwack, U
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