Schulte Sets Fast Trial Lap in Miller 100 Opener
Al Hall reports Norway driver Mike Schulte posted the fastest half mile lap at 19.83 seconds during night one of the Miller 100 on the Downs asphalt. Schulte, rebounding from a recent crash, led the Modified dash while ARTGO racers and Steve Carlson in Late Model action added pace. Johnny Mudd won Hobby Stock, Eric Gintert took Pro Stock, and gates open at 6 for an 8 p.m. start with proceeds benefiting the Variety Club of Iowa.
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Seles extends Grand Slam run to reach French Open quarters
Monica Seles won her 29th straight match at Roland Garros beating Laura Gildemeister 6 4 6 0 to reach the quarterfinals. Gabriela Sabatini exited in the fourth round with Jana Novotna defeating her 6 4 7 5. In doubles, Andre Agassi and Michael Chang head the top half seeds with Leconte and Svensson advancing in earlier rounds.
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Penn State Invited to Join Big Ten amid Reform Talks
Big Ten considers Penn State admission with plans to raise academic standards and reform athletics. Discussions cover scheduling, revenue sharing from bowls and tournaments, and Penn State's Atlantic 10 affiliation for basketball.
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Early Big Ten Origins and Key Membership Shifts
Faculty representatives from seven universities met in Chicago on February 8 1896 to form the Intercollegiate Conference of Faculty Representatives later known as the Big Ten The initial members were Chicago Illinois Michigan Minnesota Northwestern Purdue and Wisconsin The conference grew to nine with Iowa and Indiana joining on December 1 1899 Michigan left in 1908 Ohio State joined in 1912 Michigan rejoined in 1917 Iowa suspended in 1929 and then resumed in 1930 Chicago withdrew in 1946 Michigan State joined in 1949 and Penn State joined in 1990
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Gable questions Penn State Big Ten invite impact
Dan Gable, Iowa wrestling coach, questioned the value of adding Penn State to the Big Ten reducing the East region and possible effects on Iowa. He noted a 5-3 all time edge for his team against Penn State and said he might change his view after a detailed discussion. Other Iowa coaches were unavailable for comment.
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Valvano signs with ABC as an analyst
Former NC State coach Jim Valvano signs a three year deal with ABC for about 900000 to join Brent Musburger on 11 network telecasts next season He will also work as an ESPN analyst The move follows ABC News reporting point shaving allegations that led to his dismissal from NC State now under investigation Images of the deal and network roles are outlined by ABC executives.
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Bears Agree to 30-Year Dome Stadium Lease at McCormick Place
The Chicago Bears will play all home games for 30 years in a proposed domed stadium at McCormick Place with annual costs around 8 million. They will pay 10.1 to 10.7 million yearly from ticket sales and related revenues, while the pier and exposition authority refunds 2 million annually for operating expenses. No completion deadline is set.
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