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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 2001
Page
19
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ray Bourque says goodbye to hockey after 22 years in the NHL. He played on his first Stanley Cup winning team this past season marking a final chapter in a storied career.
Venus Williams opened her Wimbledon title defense by defeating Shinobu Asagoe 6 2 6 3 amid heat on Centre Court. Andre Agassi, seed two, beat Peter Wessels 76 64 64 in his 200th Grand Slam match, continuing his strong form since Australia Open.
Janet Thomas of Cedar Rapids finished third in the Super Senior Division at Lake Panorama National Golf Course. She posted a two day total of 185 with 27 over par, trailing winner Irene Bellville of Panora. Jean Mowry of Webster City won the Senior division with 151, while Linda Frisch of Marion was fifth at 170 and Corkey Nydle of Marion sixth at 171.
Pro tennis at Wimbledon features second round matches at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on TNT. MLB hours include the Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies at noon on ESPN and the Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins at 6 p.m. on FSC. Local radio also covers Peoria at Kernels at 6 p.m. and Decorah at Waukon at 6:30 p.m. on KCRG AM and KDEC AM. Regina visits Clear Creek Amana at 8 p.m. on KCJJ AM.
West Delaware, 15-12, won a Wamac Conference doubleheader 10-5 and 6-4 over Marion. Coach Mike Morrison notes early pressure from losing three key hitters, as players adjust to new roles and Matt Ryan pitched a complete-game one-hitter in the nightcap. The Hawks have won nine of 10 and aim for peak form near districts.
The NBA draft opens in San Jose as Commissioner David Stern prepares to announce the top selections. Telegenic teens fresh from their senior proms greet the moment with smiles, signaling the start of a new era for the league.
Tonight six high schoolers enter a two round draft with 57 selections and penalties shifting picks. TNT ESPN Radio and NBA.com cover the event while stars like Kobe Bryant Kevin Garnett and Tracy McGrady inspire a new wave of young entrants seeking pro basketball careers.
Iowa State guard Jamaal Tinsley returns for his senior year to boost NBA stock. Top point guard prospect could go first round with teams like Boston or Golden State listed, while teammate Martin Rancik and Dean Oliver face tougher calls. NBA scouting notes stress the value of one guaranteed first round contract.
Ricky Davis left Iowa after one season at age 18 to enter the 1998 NBA draft. The Charlotte Hornets selected him 21st overall and signed a three year deal worth about 2 million. He played 1998-99 and 1999-2000 seasons with limited scoring and was later traded to the Miami Heat.
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