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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1999

Page

16

Hall doors open for McHale, Thompson in Hall of Fame

Georgetown coach John Thompson and Celtics forward Kevin McHale were inducted with Wayne Embry Billie Moore and Fred Zollner as Hall of Fame honorees. Thompson, the first black NCAA title winner in 1984, recalls protests over Prop 42. McHale starred beside Parish and Bird, forming a legendary Celtics frontcourt that won three titles.

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Courier Outlasts Moya In Wimbledon Thriller

American Jim Courier edged No. 12 Carlos Moya 6-3 3-6 7-6 3-6 6-2 in a five setter on Centre Court. The win capped a day of American progress as Pete Sampras won in straight sets and Paul Goldstein upset Felix Mantilla. Graf, Seles, Venus Williams and others advanced in straight sets.

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Gretzky Enshrined in Hockey Hall of Fame Early

Wayne Gretzky, retiring two months prior, is voted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, bypassing the standard waiting period. He joins referee Andy Van Hellemond and Ian Morrison in the builder category, with induction set for November 22 in Toronto.

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