Bike Across Kansas tests family fun and endurance
Rob Houston reflects on Bike Across Kansas with his family, describing the eight day ride from the Colorado border to Missouri, and his six year old son Michael joining for two days. The piece contrasts personal views on fun with the event's communal spirit and memories made along the route through Tribune Syracuse Elkhart Lakin Garden City Cimarron Meade and Galena. Michael rides 60 miles across two days, the highlight of the journey for many riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ore
Kansas
Tribune
Syracuse
Elkhart
Colorado
Missouri
Galena
Bak
Rhode Island
Panhandle
Oklahoma
Abilene
Michael
Bar
Lakin
Garden City
Cimarron
Meade
Burger King
Open heats up as Parnevik battles Tulsa conditions
In Tulsa at Southern Hills, Jesper Parnevik quits a practice session due to heat, while Tiger Woods arrives for a bid at a fifth straight major. USGA notes historic concerns over heat and watering, with agronomic advances enabling firm, fast greens. Players urged to hydrate and wear light colors as Open action nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Jesper Parnevik
Southern Hills Country Club
Parnevik
Florida
Sweden
Rocco
Southern Hills
USGA
North Carolina
Pinehurst
Arizona
Oklahoma
Tim Moraghan
Jesper
Tiger Woods
Lakers Ride Road Wave To NBA Finals Lead
The Los Angeles Lakers won a record-tying six straight road playoff games and held a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille ONeal led the effort as LA blocked out raucous arena noise and pursued the championship. ONeal criticized Dikembe Mutombo’s fouling tactics after Game 3 while urging a straightforward, competitive approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Union Center
Los Angeles Lakers
Lakers
Philadelphia 76Ers
Houston Rockets
Kobe Bryant
Shaquille O'Neal
Dikembe Mutombo
76Ers
O'Neal
Sega
O’neal
Les
Raja Bell
Royals open to almost anything as worst season worsens
Kansas City general manager Allard Baird says the Royals are open to trades for almost any player as the team sinks deeper into a 22-40 start through 62 games. He has talked with five clubs, planning more discussions amid a troubling interleague series with St. Louis stepping off after losses to Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
Kansas City Royals
Allard Baird
Baird
Royals
Kansas City
St. Louis Cardinals
Arizona
al Gore
David Glass
Green Judge upholds Earnhardt autopsy law ruling
Kansas City Chief quarterback Trent Green showed he can throw moving targets at camp after knee surgery. A Florida judge upheld a law shielding autopsy photos of Dale Earnhardt, ruling the exemption to public records valid despite privacy versus access concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnhardt
Kansas City
Trent Green
Kansas City Chiefs
Chiefs
Green
St. Louis
Rams
Daytona Beach
Fila
Florida
Dale Earnhardt
Circuit
Joseph Will
Will
Teresa
Independent Florida Alligator
University of Florida
Daytona Internationa Speedway
Uribe
Tom Warner
Warner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rob Houston
Garden City Telegram
Papa
Houston
Gctelegram
Lee Open
Road Warriors
L.A
Lee
NBA
Kansas City ‘Royals
Dick Vermeil
Vermeil
River Falls
Wis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!