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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1997

Page

25

Success Shelves For Everyone Hypothesis Book Critics

Kentucky men's basketball coach Rick Pitino writes about success as a choice in a new book. The author questions whether everyone can emulate driven figures like Pitino Jordan and Feinstein, noting genetic and situational limits to extraordinary ambition.

Rick Pitino Pitino Jimmy Johnson Pat Riley Michael Jordan Jordan Mike Indianapolis John Feinstein Washington Post National Public Radio ESPN Feinstein Kentucky

Woods on Masters short list of contenders

Augusta notes Tiger Woods among top contenders for the Masters with defending champ Nick Faldo and stars such as Tom Lehman Phil Mickelson Ernie Els and Greg Norman. Woods admits iron flaws and erratic putting tempering expectations as he eyes first major win.

Woods Augusta National Ting Nick Faldo Tom Lehman Steve Elkington Phil Mickelson Mark O’meara Ernie Els Greg Norman

Hingis Reaches Hilton Head Final As Heat Takes Toll

Martina Hingis, 16, advances to the Family Circle final in Hilton Head Island after a semifinal victory over Brenda Schultz-McCarthy. Coach and mother Melanie Molitor ordered Hingis to rest due to fatigue and heat as she prepares for the final.

Hilton Head Island S.C Martina Hingis Brenda Schultz-McCarthy Family Circle Melanie Molitor Hingis

Martin Wins Inaugural Coca Cola Race At Texas Motor Speedway

Mark Martin claims the opening Coca Cola 600 race at Texas Motor Speedway by slipping past Jimmy Spencer 13 laps from the end and pulling away for an easy victory in FORT WORTH Texas.

Fort Worth, Texas Texas Motor Speedway Mark Martin Martin Jimmy Spencer

Martins Wins Coca Cola 300 to Net 30th Career Victory

Martin secures his fourth Busch Grand National win of the season in the Coca Cola 300, moving to 30 career BGN victories and within one of Jack Ingram's record. He notes tough competition and luck factoring as he started 20th in a 42 car field.

BGN Martin Jack Ingram Jimmy

Martin overtakes Spencer late to win Interstate Batteries 500 preview

In a late move during the 200 lap race, Martin followed Spencer who started 24th. After a cautious run, Martin pounced on lap 188, surging past McLaughlin and pulling clear on the back straight into turn three as the two Fords vied for control.

Martin Spencer Mike McLaughlin

Kernels Postponed Saturday Game With South Bend In Doubleheader

Rain postponed Kernels game against South Bend. rescheduled as a doubleheader today weather permitting. West Michigan beats Wisconsin 1-0 at Old Kent Park. Bruner allowed six no hit innings while Fick homered for the only run.

Kernels South Bend Clay Bruner Fayetteville Robert Fick West Michigan Wisconsin Old Kent Park Grand Rapids Mich Kit Pellew Lansing Rockford Freddy Reyes Fort Wayne Kane County Marion Allen Darren Ingram Burlington Michigan David Elliott Beloit Quad City Clinton Peoria Lumber Kings Memorial Stadium

Today’s Tipoff Television and Local Sports Listings

TV and area events list noon Cubs at Braves on WGN and TBS and 1 p.m. Tigers at White Sox on SportsChannel with golf and NBA games in the afternoon. College baseball and softball schedules accompany a quote from Gerald Wilkins about the Orlando Magic.

Chicago Cubs Atlanta Braves WGN TBS Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox SportsChannel NBC NBA Chicago Orlando Penn State Iowa Coe Cornell Mount Mercy Michigan Gerald Wilkins Orlando Magic

Kernels Fans Get Up Close With Local Baseball Team

Kernels fans can become acquainted with the team before heading to the ballpark with an up close and personal look. Read more on Page 12B for background and Page 9B for additional Kernels news.

Kernels

Luther Runner Faces Busy Spring For Turena Johnson

Turena Johnson, a senior elementary education major from Brainerd Minnesota at Luther College, prepares for finals and wedding plans while aiming to defend her 10 000 meter title at the NCAA Division III outdoor track and field championships. She will balance eight days of finals NCAA competition and graduation.

Johnson prey to win national track titles in same school year

Johnson faces the spring schedule with resolve as she pursues a rare sweep across cross country indoor and outdoor track. She says running shapes her life and personality, believing there is more to life than one pursuit.

Johnson

Rockies thump Expos as Walker hits career high three homers

Larry Walker slugged a career best three homers and the Colorado Rockies tied a team road record with seven homers in a 15 3 win over the Montreal Expos. Walker hit solo shots in the fourth sixth and seventh innings as Colorado enjoyed offense on the road.

Montreal Larry Walker Colorado Rockies Montreal Expos Walker Tino Martinez Yankees Seattle Baseball Page

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