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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 2002
Page
29
Jim Thome hits a three run homer off Todd Ritchie to lift the Cleveland Indians over the Chicago White Sox 84 in a Saturday game in Cleveland. The report notes a strong offensive showing and Thome’s power display.
Elaine Hieber De Velde quits as senior associate athletics director at Iowa State after 23 years citing philosophical differences with Athletics Director Bruce Van De Velde. She mentions her skills and experience are not being effectively utilized and says her work situation is not rewarding. She denies departure relates to the department reorganization.
Zach Johnson of Cedar Rapids shoots 2 under par 70 to finish 12th at 10 under in the NGA Hooters Tour event at Oakwood Park. He heads to Cedar Rapids to defend his Greater Cedar Rapids Open title this week.
A.J. Blazek, ex-Iowa center, made a memorable Arena Football moment for the Chicago Rush in Allstate Arena near Chicago. He scooped up a fumbled kick return in the end zone and credited the TD to his plunge though unsure if out of bounds. Fans celebrated as Blazek kept the football after the play.
United States players lauded Senegal for upsetting France as the World Cup opened. Bruce Arena watched from Seoul World Cup Stadium while Gregg Berhalter and others hailed Senegal’s performance. Myernick noted the global reach of the tourney as the U S prepared to face Portugal in Suwon.
Assistant coach Glenn Myernick emphasizes that character shows in deeds rather than labels, highlighting a practical approach to performance and leadership in U.S. soccer.
Denmark beat Uruguay 2-1 with Jon Dahli Tomasson scoring twice including a late crossbar header. Germany crushed Saudi Arabia 8-0 as Miroslav Klose hat tricks with headers in 20th 25th and 68th minutes. Uruguay’s Dario Rodriguez volley tied 1-1 in 47th. Ireland drew 1-1 with Cameroon. Ireland coach Mick McCarthy criticized halftime lapse.
A fan signs a stabbing wish at a Celtics Nets game amid Pierces past incident and hostile crowd chants target Jason Kidd. The piece notes steroid talk in baseball, looming labor showdown, Brewers attendance drop, and stadium cost overruns at Miller Park.
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