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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 2001
Page
6
In 1969 Jerry West scores 53 as the Lakers defeat Boston 120-118 in game one of the NBA Finals. The historic scoring effort highlights a pivotal title bout before a packed arena.
Pirate pitcher Terry Mulhotland says PNC Park’s scenic views overshadow the team as spectators focus on the bridge river and skyline rather than the players. He notes the stadium’s beauty may distract from the game and the lineup.
National League and NBA playoff lines note Charlotte and Indiana leading in best-of-five initial rounds. Utah, Pittsburgh, and Los Angeles lead their respective series, with several teams at 1-0 or 3-2. League cues include home teams in caps and early round momentum signals.
Florida faces Arizona in a pitchers duel as Ryan Dempster of the Marlins battles Randy Johnson of the Diamondbacks at 3:35 p.m. The note recalls 1952 Hoyt Wilhelm’s first MLB win and homer, 1954 Hank Aaron’s first homer, 1962 Mets’ first win, and Nolan Ryan near no-hitter in 1989. Also lists birthdays for Rheai Cormler and Andruw Jones.
The readable fragment lists contact emails for Kansas sports editors and coordinators. Names include Chuck Woodling Gary Bedare Andrew Hartsock Steve Rottinghaus and Robert Sinclair with corresponding ijworld.com addresses.
A compact contact guide lists numbers for WHOM TO CALL SPORTS including KU ticket office KC Chiefs KC Blades KC Wizards Royals tickets and Kansas Speedway plus City Parks and Recreation field condition line with 832 7999 and code 123 and reference to ljworld.com for web updates.
Hamilton leads a caution-free Talladega 500 to victory at 184 mph as Joe Nemechek pushes the No. 55 Chevrolet past Tony Stewart. The race features a packed 43-car field with multiple leaders including Sterling Marlin Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Stewart before Hamilton seals the win in the final laps.
Marion Jones, returning after Sydney glory, won the 300 meters in 35.68 seconds at Walnut California Mount San Antonio Relays. Ato Boldon took the 200 in 20.76 seconds. Lawrence Johnson cleared 19 feet to win the pole vault, with Tim Mack and Russ Buller following. Maurice Greene was slated for the 400 relay but scratched due to a hamstring strain.
The Boston Celtics’ Paul Pierce rose to prominence in the 2000-01 season, leading scoring with 25.3 points per game and 2,071 total, while overcoming a near fatal stab wound from a September nightclub attack. His comeback showcased leadership as co captain and solidified his place as a rising NBA phenom.
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