Calcavecchia eyes Open title at St Andrews again
Mark Calcavecchia, watching the 17th hole from his St Andrews hotel, hopes to defend his Open title with another major win. He notes his strong 1989 triumph as motivation and says money matters less than victory, while rivals Ballesteros Olazabal Woosnam Kite Faldo and others face form or injury concerns ahead of the 119th Open.
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Payne Stewart
Norman
Lanny Wadkins
Hale Irwin
Douglas Wins Title Defense Rights In Vegas Settlement
Heavyweight champion James Douglas wins the right to defend his title against Evander Holyfield in Las Vegas while Don King remains the promoter for future fights. The settlement ends the acrimonious lawsuit with Douglas’ camp claiming victory and a plan to fight at The Mirage. Holyfield’s backers seek September 21 unless court orders shift the date.
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Petroff to pursue career in pro baseball after college coaching
Petroff, after 26 years as a head coach, plans a pro career. He led Rider College in 1967 and Northern Colorado in 1974 to the College World Series and earned National Coach of the Year in 1972. He and wife Barb may move from Iowa City, closer to Detroit minor league clubs in Pennsylvania. Bo Schembechler is named president and chief operating officer of the Tigers.
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Bosworth's NFL career hangs on $75k tax policy details
The report explains Boz Bosworth might avoid taxes on up to 7.3 million in salary replacements funded by his own money used to buy the policy. He would owe taxes on a 2.5 million deferred signing bonus and 65 thousand current injury pay under the NFL CBA. Insurance was with Lloyd's of London. contracts rise to 1.4 million in 1996.
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Steinbrenner Paid to Protect Employees Revealed
George Steinbrenner told commissioner Fay Vincent he paid 40000 to gambler Howard Spira to shield his family from harm. The National cited Steinbrenner's hearing transcript, noting fear Spira would expose theft by two employees and gambling by Lou Piniella. Piniella minimized his involvement, saying horse track visits were routine.
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Rose to be sentenced by stern judge Spiegel in tax case
Cincinnati AP Pete Rose faces sentencing for federal tax crimes before U S District Judge S Arthur Spiegel. Lawyers say Spiegel is known for tough but fair handling of white collar cases, with prior rulings on Rose associates shaping expectations for a six to sixteen month range.
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Mystery opponent questioned in Roy Jones Jr bout
Florida State Athletic Commission investigates a Roy Jones Jr knockout after the man he defeated Saturday claimed he was not Derwin Richards. Richards, a Houston corrections officer, says he was not the fighter and his manager supports the claim. Jones improves to 8 and 0 with all knockouts.
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Bryant shines as Heisman chatter grows for Cyclones star
Iowa State star Bryant earns all-Big 8 honors and strong national notice. Athlon and Sporting News rate him high, with mentions as a Heisman candidate amid praise from coach Walden and college football analysts. He rushed for 1,516 yards and 19 TDs in 1989.
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