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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1998
Page
22
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Anheuser-Busch reach a sponsorship plan that keeps him in Grand National for one more season. The elder Earnhardt notes the deal preserves family control while delaying Winston Cup entry and extending Busch series development.
A lighthearted sports note mocks Dale's lack of Winston Cup experience while praising the value of the partnership, suggesting the relationship is priceless despite the inexperience.
Cal Ripken Jr. said the end of his ironman run felt like a celebration not a sad moment. He played against the Blue Jays with a single and a double and hopes to remain an everyday player with more baseball left. Orioles manager Ray Miller praised his performance and noted plans to rest him for 10 to 15 games while finishing the season.
Mark McGwire has six home games left to add to his major league single season record of 65 homers and to fend off Sammy Sosa who is two behind with five games remaining. The Cardinals host Houston and Chicago's teams in a late-season stretch, with McGwire aiming for six strong at bats and a possible encore.
Mark McGwire's 66th home run appeal is rejected as the National League refuses to review umpire Bob Davidson's call on a disputed double. NL president Len Coleman informed Cardinals GM Walt Jocketty the decision stands. McGwire had previously hit his 65th homer, with a fan reaching over the wall to pull in the ball.
Roger Clemens improves to 20 6 with a 15th straight decision as he fans 15 over Baltimore in Toronto 3 1. Cal Ripken returns to lineup going 2 for 4 while Babe Ruth sits at 34th on the all time hits list with 2875. Toronto remains four games behind Boston in the AL wild card race.
Griffith Joyner, born 1959 in Los Angeles, dominates Seoul 1988 with wind aided 100 and world 200 record. Her dazzling career, fashion statements, and coaching by Bob Kersee mark a lasting legacy as she retires and later pursues fashion and charity work.
Florence Griffith Joyner the fastest woman in history died at 38 from a heart related problem. The Olympic champion set world records in the 100 and 200 meters and defined track fashion with flamboyant outfits and long nails. Fellow athletes and public figures mourn her influence on sport and style.
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