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Newspaper
Hammond Sunday Star
Location
Hammond, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 2000
Page
19
Daily Star dedicates a celebratory note to John Lenz, veteran sports editor, highlighting his career, impact on coverage and editorial leadership, and enduring newsroom presence. The piece notes his guidance, mentor role, and long tenure shaping sports storytelling.
Saints rookie Ricky Williams shows a mix of talent and immaturity as media coverage and high expectations collide. Coach Jim Haslett and veteran leaders Jeff Blake and Jeff Reed aim to steady him while Williams reshapes his approach after cutting agent No Limit and hiring Leigh Steinberg.
Tiger Woods and Davis Love III mounted a bold comeback at Augusta in gusty 42 mph winds as third round play paused at dusk. Vijay Singh led at 7 under with two holes left, while Woods and Love each shot 68 to reach 215, eyeing a dramatic finale to the 64th Masters. Weir, delayed by personal news, posted 70 and bolstered the late finishers’ hopes.
Ricky Williams returned to the New Orleans Saints amid no visible hard feelings following a Sports Illustrated critique. Coach Jim Haslett and QB Jeff Blake praised his running ability and readiness, while Jake Delhomme and Billy Joe Tolliver adapt to the West Coast offense as the team prepares for the season.
New Orleans free agent wideout Jake Reed explains his return to the Saints and explains why he stays focused on football. He recalls his Vikings years with 1,000 yard seasons and the drop in activity that cut the fun, speaking during minicamp at the Saints facility in Metairie.
Southeastern Louisiana and Texas Arlington split a doubleheader to pressure the eighth place in the Southland race with 10 conference games left. In the opener Kelly Love tossed a one hitter for SLU in a 1 0 win while Dill allowed the lone run. Game two saw UT Arlington erupt for early runs and roll to an 11 4 victory.
In Slidell, STA led 2-0 before Pope John Paul II rallied to take a 3-2 lead on a two-run misplay. James Cabeceiras struck out Richard Dieudonne with bases loaded to seal a 4-3 victory for Saint Thomas Aquinas, keeping the Falcons atop the District 8-2A race. Northshore later topped Pondichatoula 6-1 in District 6-5A as Readhead pitched a two-hitter. Albany softball swept Holden 9-2 and 15-0 in non-district play.
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