Earnhardt Keeps Points Lead Ahead of Miller 400
Dale Earnhardt aims to protect his Winston Cup lead at Michigan International Speedway as he stresses finishing well over winning. With 1,945 points and 13 starts, he trails rivals like Wallace and Waltrip yet remains dominant. Petty, at 52, is cited for health issues but still praised as a great driver.
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Rose signs autographs behind curtain in Atlantic City
Pete Rose tired but fine during a two hour autograph signing at a memorabilia show while lawyers seek to block a hearing on gambling allegations against the Reds manager. He signed behind a curtain for $15 paid patrons as reporters were escorted out.
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Navratilova Reaches Final At Eastbourne After Nine Wins
Martina Navratilova defeated Ros Fairbank 6-3 6-2 to reach the Eastbourne final where 14th seed Raffaella Reggi advanced with a 6-4 6-2 win over Gigi Fernandez. Fairbank failed to trouble the top seed as Navratilova dominated.
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Bowman Wins Bluefield Pro Handi Cap With 219
Bish Bowman shot a 219 to win the pro’s June handi cap at Bluefield Country Club last week. Edith Kahle was runner up with 222, Phyllis oe 224, and Betty Perry 231. Bowman also secured an even holes tournament won last Tuesday, with Scales taking second and Kahle third. Oak Tree Golf Club will host the 1994 PGA Championship, potentially making it the seventh course to host multiple PGA championships. Oak Tree previously hosted the 1988 PGA won by Jeff Sluman, drawing over 145,000 spectators.
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Ohio State seeks talks with Kruger Williams for coach
Ohio State officials request permission to interview Kansas State coach Lon Kruger and Kansas coach Roy Williams as they search for a new lead basketball mentor. The Columbus Dispatch notes both Big Eight programs confirmed the inquiries amid the Big Ten member’s coaching hunt.
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Jones leads Canadian Open with late birdie finish
Steve Jones sprinted to a one stroke lead at 13 under after a final-hole 3-iron over water sealed an 8-under 64 in round two at Glen Abbey. Jim Gallagher sits one back at 132, while Curtis Strange momentum includes a bogey-free 66 after a fog-delayed start in Syracuse and a 134 total. Betsy King also tops LPGA at 134 after two rounds at Du Pont Country Club with eight birdies in round two.
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Biography portrays Tyson as sadistic thug in new book
New excerpts from Fire and Fear reveal Tyson describing his punch that sent Robin Givens into walls. The unauthorized biography portrays the heavyweight champion as brutal and volatile, with quotes about hurting women and clashes with Don King.
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Blankenship earns SoCon honor for Furman
Furman senior linebacker Jeff Blankenship from Irma South Carolina was named Southern Conference athlete of the year by the conference sports media association. He topped 65 ballots with 24 votes, becoming Furman’s sixth winner after Selvy Floyd Mayes Jennings and Hurst.
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