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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1998

Page

9

Texas Motor Speedway wrestles with track woes after Texas 500

Postrace chatter follows a Turn 1 spinout as water seepage and a tough surface spark complaints. NASCAR president Bill France and track officials pledge fixes while drivers and team owners call for stability and a fair challenge amid a $4 million purse and 200,000 fans.

Worth Texas Texas Motor Speedway Mark Martin Nascar Bill France TMS Eddie Gossage Kevin Lepage Jack Roush

Ruland Returns to Gaels as Head Coach

Former Iona star Jeff Ruland is named head coach of the Gaels replacing Tim Welsh who left for Providence. Ruland, a 1977 80 Iona alum and nine year NBA veteran, assisted Welsh for three seasons and inherits a 27 6 MAAC title team with seven returning players. In New Mexico, basketball player Kenny Thomas and football player Ryan Taylor were arrested after incidents involving a crash and aggravated battery respectively.

New Rochette N.Y Iona Jeff Ruland Ruland Tim Welsh Providence The Gaels NBA Welsh Timmy Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Syracuse Long Island New York City Jim Valvano Indiana Kentucky Iowa Albuquerque N.M New Mexico Kenny Thomas Ryan Taylor Thomas Taylor Metro Court

Lawsuit challenges NCAA project labor agreements in Indiana

A non union building group sues in Marion County Superior Court to overturn state signed project labor agreements for the new NCAA headquarters and state museum. The suits claim the agreements force contractors to pay union wages and benefits, alleging illegality. Savannah State University gets four years probation from NCAA infractions committee for past aid excesses and lack of institutional control. The school must forfeit wins from 1993-94 to 1995-96 in football, women's basketball, and men's track and field and faces scholarship cuts in six sports, including eight football scholarships per year for two years.

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Fernandez resigns as Columbia baseball coach after season

New York Paul Fernandez who coached Columbia since 1977 will resign after the season but stay as associate athletic director. His Lions are 4-15 this year and 316-399 in his tenure. he mentored major leaguers Gene Larkin and Frank Seminara.

New York Paul Fernandez Columbia Fernandez Gene Larkin Frank Seminara Lions C.W. Post

Sarandon quips on dressing like mascots for baseball flair

Susan Sarandon suggests a playful idea to spice up a dull game by players dressing as their team mascots, proposing Pirates and Indians chasing around bases to evoke a Vegas vibe. The remark highlights her sharp wit amid discussions of sports entertainment and culture.

Pirates Vegas Susan Sarandon Bull Durham

Puornix Rob Evans to coach Arizona State basketball

Evans leaves Mississippi to take over at Arizona State after returning to Oxford to announce his departure to players. ASU plans a Tempe press conference to confirm the 51 year old hire. Columbia SC native BJ McKie will return for his senior season at South Carolina, delaying NBA entry.

Columbia 5.C BJ McKie South Carolina McKie Gamecocks

MUR eY LINE MUR eY LINE Favorite Underdog

A local sports upset centers on the underdog team overcoming odds at a key venue. Fans celebrate a surprising win that shifts standings, with notable performances by standout players and a decisive late surge.

1956 NBA finals Warriors beat Pistons in five games

Joe Graboski scores 29 points and Paul Arizin 26 as the Philadelphia Warriors defeat the Fort Wayne Pistons 99 to 88 to win the championship in five games. In 1963 Jack Nicklaus, age 23, becomes the youngest Masters winner, beating Tony Lema by a stroke.

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24 Hour Information Access Numbers and Instructions

The notice provides a 24 hour information line 865 5000 and instructions to dial the number and enter a four digit category code for access.

Sports schedule highlights and matchups across leagues

A compact look at upcoming games across baseball, basketball, boxing, hockey, skiing and golf. Key clashes include Kansas City versus Baltimore, Atlanta versus Pittsburgh, New York against Atlanta, Houston versus Denver, St Louis versus Detroit, Mets versus Cubs, Boston versus Anaheim, and a Masters golf event with ongoing rounds and replays across channels.

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