International team vows change as Presidents Cup nears
The International team, deflated after a loss two years ago, vows to move the event abroad and flip the result. Royal Melbourne hosts the third Presidents Cup with blustery winds and scorching summer heat near 100 degrees. The U S squad features Tiger Woods, David Duval, Justin Leonard, and veterans O'Meara, Couples, and Love III under captain Jack Nicklaus.
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Elbourne
Australia
Greg Norman
Nick Price
United States
Fred Couples
Robert Trent Jones Golf Club
Virginia
Peter Thomson
Thomson
America
Royal Melbourne Golf Club
Norman
Royal Melbourne
Tiger Woods
David Duval
Justin Leonard
Mark O’meara
Davis Love III
Jack Nicklaus
DiMaggio in cautious condition after cancer surgery
DiMaggio remains in stable condition at Memorial Regional Hospital as doctors warn a setback could occur at any time after lung cancer surgery. The 84 year old fighter battles pneumonia and an intestinal infection while awaiting recovery and possible transfer to a rehabilitation floor.
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Ollywood
Fla
DiMaggio
Earl Barron
Barron
Memorial Regional Hospital
Dom
New York Yankees
Tyson Announces Comeback Bout With Francois Botha
Mike Tyson, seen in a black shirt and crimson beret, confirms a January 16 fight with Francois Botha at MGM Grand Las Vegas. Promoter Dan Goossen calls Tyson the biggest act in show business. Tyson faces potential legal troubles with Maryland assault charges and an Indiana rape conviction parole review looming before Feb sentencing.
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OS Angeles
Mike Tyson
Tyson
Dan Goossen
Francois Botha
Hollywood Athletic Club
Shelly Finkel
Indianapolis
Maryland
Patricia Gifford
George Walker
Montgomery County
James Voyles
Indiana
Gifford
Tyson Botha
Mgm Grand
Las Vegas
Evander Holyfield
Cowher takes full blame for Steelers late-season slide
Pittsburgh head coach Bill Cowher accepts total responsibility for all facets of the team’s play calling and preparation as the Steelers slide toward missing the playoffs. He rebuked criticism of Kordell Stewart and Ray Sherman, insisting he alone oversees offense, defense and special teams. The 7-6 Steelers face Tampa Bay after losing three of four, needing help to catch Jacksonville and stay alive in the playoff chase.
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Ittsburgh
Bill Power
Pittsburgh Steelers
Three Rivers
Bill Cowher
Steelers
Cowher
Kordell Stewart
Ray Sherman
Jacksonville
Jaguars
Tampa Bay
Green Bay
Stewart
Rider marijuana conviction upheld by Oregon appeals court
Portland Trail Blazer guard Isaiah Rider had a marijuana possession conviction upheld by a three judge Oregon Court of Appeals panel. The court found persuasive circumstantial evidence he possessed less than an ounce of marijuana in a Lake Oswego car, with a smoking device and lighter recovered, despite his claim the deputy was not credible.
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Salem
Ore
Portland
Isaiah Rider
Oregon Court of Appeals
Oregon
Rider
Lake Oswego
Clackamas
Robert Weaver
Bluefield Sealed Bids Sought for 1984 American LaFrance Pumper
The city of Bluefield invites sealed bids for a 1984 American LaFrance pumper on Ford C-8000, 1000 gpm, with a new 750 gallon steel tank and Detroit 8L motor. Minimum bid is 5000 dollars. Bids due by December 1 to Chief Gerald Steeles, PO Box 410, Bluefield WV 24701.
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Bluefield
Detroit
RATUS
Gerald Steeles
Pol
Adoption petition filed in Mercer County WV for Taylor Sizemore
Notice states on December 7 1998 a petition to adopt minor Taylor McKenna Sizemore was filed in the Circuit Court of Mercer County Princeton WV with a hearing set for January 21 1999 at 830 am at the county courthouse. Clerk Michael Gibson of Gibson & Associates 1345 Mercer Street Princeton WV 24740 is shown.
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Circuit Court OF
Mercer County
West Virginia
Taylor McKenna Sizemore
Princeton
Circuit Court
Michael Gibson Gibson
West Virginia to Hold Public Hearing on Federal Block Grant Use
The West Virginia Legislature will hold a public hearing in the House of Delegates Chamber in Charleston on Friday January 15 1999 at 9 a.m. The hearing seeks written and oral comments from the public on allocation and proposed uses of Federal Block Grant Funds for fiscal years 1999 2000 and 2000 2001. Citizens groups and organizations are urged to attend and submit comments via the Legislative Budget Division.
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West Virginia
House of Delegates
Capitol Building
Charleston
Office of the
Legislative Budget Division
Kanawha Boulevard
East Charleston
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Price
AP Photo International
Ernie Els
Joe DiMaggio
Morris Engelberg
Yankee Stadium
Florida
Pittsburgh
Diane
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