Inaugural California 500 draws vast Southern California crowd
The weekend spotlight centers on the inaugural California 500 NASCAR Winston Cup race in Fontana with about 85,000 expected spectators. Roger Penske built the $110 million track near Ontario and Riverside sites, replacing fading venues as auto racing returns to the region.
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Orioles Rally Ends Blue Jays Streak In Chicago Wins
B J Surhoff drove in two with a bases loaded single in the eighth as Baltimore defeated Toronto 5-1. Scott Erickson earned the win, with 7.1 strong innings, and Toronto saw Dan Plesac take the loss.
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Thompson seeks fourth West Virginia Open crown at Glade Springs
AP reports defending champion Jamien Barney Thompson of Winfield aims for a fourth WV Open title as 159 players compete over three days at Glade Springs Resort with a 25000 dollar purse. Notables include John Ross Harold Payne Scott Davis and Pat Carter.
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Boston selects Thornton No. 1 in NHL draft
Boston pounces with 17-year-old center Joe Thornton as the No. 1 pick, joining Pierre Turgeon as the only teens drafted first overall. Sergei Samsonov and goaltender Roberto Luongo are noted selections, with trades involving Tampa Bay and New York shaping the remainder of the first round.
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Krajicek Cruises To Final After Chang Victory
Richard Krajicek defeated Michael Chang 6-7 6-3 6-4 in Heineken Trophy semis in Osnalen Netherlands, with Raoux stunning Bjorkman 6-0 6-1 to set final against Dragomir Oremans rain-delayed final to be completed Sunday. rain halted Eastbourne women’s final between Novotna and Sanchez Vicario.
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