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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1996

Page

33

Indians pitcher Jose Mesa arrested on felony charges

Los Angeles Lakewood report states Cleveland Indians pitcher Jose Mesa 30 of Westlake and David Blanco 34 of Solon were arrested on felony counts of fondling and carrying a concealed weapon after two women alleged incidents in a Lakewood motel room on December 22. Arrest warrants issued Friday, Mesa detained in the Flats at 10:50 p.m. Blanco later jailed for bail. both charged with gross sexual imposition and released on 5000 dollar bonds.

Mesa Lakewood Ohio Cleveland Indians Jose Mesa Westlake David Blanco Solon Flats Cleveland Blanco

Knicks Rally Past Magic Behind Childs Late Surge

The New York Knicks held off the Orlando Magic 96-85 as Chris Childs scored seven of his 14 points in the final 3:38. Patrick Ewing added 27 points while New York earned its eighth straight home win and 11th in 13 games overall. Allan Houston contributed in the scoring effort.

Associated Press New York Knicks Chris Childs Knicks Orlando Magic New York Jeff van Gundy Minnesota Patrick Ewing Allan Houston

NBA Scoring Spreads Across Teams in Backed Matchups

Pro Basketball saw varied scoring with Orlando led by Gerald Wilkins 21 and a 29-12 second-half rally as Chicago defeated Cleveland 102-97 behind Michael Jordan 45 points. Minnesota beat Denver 103-96 in OT, while Dallas outlasted Seattle 95-90. Houston topped Golden State 104-95, Detroit downed Charlotte 97-75, Washington beat Atlanta 97-86, and Utah defeated Philadelphia 110-84 led by Karl Malone 29.

Childs Larry Johnson Gerald Wilkins Orlando Magic Dennis Scott Darrell Armstrong Derek Strong Anfernee Hardaway Nick Anderson BULLS Cavaliers Chicago Michael Jordan Cleveland NBA Scottie Pippen Atlanta Timberwolves Nuggets Minneapolis Tom Gugliotta Minnesota Gugliotta Stephon Marbury Kevin Garnett Mavericks Supersonics Dallas Derek Harper Jason Kidd Seattle George McCloud Rockets Warriors Houston Hakeem Olajuwon Charles Barkley Olajuwon Clyde Drexler Barkley Pistons Hornets Auburn Hills Mich Grant Hill Detroit Hill Otis Thorpe Bullets HAWKS Baltimore Juwan Howard Chris Webber Washington JAZZ 76ERS Karl Malone Utah Salt Lake City

LSU Holds Off Clemson In Peach Bowl 10 7

LSU defeated Clemson 10-7 as Kevin Faulk scored the go ahead 3 yard TD and Wade Richey added a 22 yard field goal. Clemson failed to reach LSU’s 30 after a late drive with 1:26 left. Priester set Clemson career rushing record with 151 yards.

Atlanta Kevin Faulk Wade Richey LSU Clemson Gerry DiNardo Matt Padgett Anthony McFarland Padgett South Carolina Raymond Priester Tigers Faulk Florida State Priester Kenny Flowers

Olympic risk casts doubt on NBA players participation

The Chicago Tribune reports NBA stars fear Olympics may threaten health and season form as injuries mount. David Robinson Anfernee Hardaway Charles Barkley Hakeem Olajuwon miss games while Karl Malone John Stockton Shaquille ONeal Reggie Miller Mitch Richmond Gary Payton stay active. Grant Hill notes potential shifts as players weigh heavy season minutes against summer demands.

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