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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 2001
Page
27
Former Boston Bruin Ray Bourque lifts the Stanley Cup in Boston as thousands greet him days after the Colorado Avalanche won the trophy. Bourque’s return follows his Cup win and reception by fans in the city.
A Florida judge ruled that Dale Earnhardt autopsy photos cannot be released under state law. Circuit Judge Joseph Will called the release a serious invasion and harmful, backing Teresa Earhardt’s four month effort to shield the images from the public and Internet posting.
In a noted scoreboard item the Los Angeles Lakers posted a 100 point total against Philadelphia. The note mentions the West Michigan Kernels in connection with the event.
Shaquille O Neal scored 34 points and 14 rebounds while Kobe Bryant nearly logged a triple double as the Lakers beat the 76ers 100 86 in Philadelphia to move within one win of the title. Los Angeles tied a playoff road victory record at seven and held Iverson to limited production despite a late surge. Bryant posted 19 points 10 rebounds and nine assists as L A dominated with 10 three pointers and strong defense in front of the home crowd.
At Southern Hills the U S Open features club pro George Frake II and unknowns like Bradley Klapprott. The event highlights qualifying paths run by the USGA with entrants holding handicaps under 1.4. Frake calls it a lifelong dream with work and family behind him.
The Tulsa event at Southern Hills runs today through Sunday on a 6973 yard par 70 course. Top 60 and ties plus anyone within 10 strokes of the lead after 36 holes advance. Purse 5 million. winner earns 900000. NBC and ESPN carry coverage with times listed. Tiger Woods won Pebble Beach last year en route to four straight majors.
A wide field of players races through qualifying for a spot in the Open. Tim Petrovic, a Pizza Hut worker, describes years of hardship while Klapprott and others recount long journeys, near-misses, and perseverance toward the major.
The Cedar Rapids Kernels break ground on the $14 million Veterans Memorial Stadium as manager Tyron Boykin seeks one more Class A season. Angels official Ken Forsch and team leaders praise the project and hope for an extended Player Development Contract beyond 2002.
The Kemels host the Lansing Lugnuts at Memorial Stadium for a 7 p.m. game kicking off a four game set to close the first half. McDonald’s Glove Night offers free gloves to the first 500 kids 12 and under. Gates open at 6. Box seats $6, general admission $4. Tickets available at the ballpark or by calling 363-3887.
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