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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 2000
Page
9
Former ABC reporter Pete Visser compared watching the first Monday Night Fall telecast with the new broadcast team to attending an old boyfriend's wedding. The remark captures the show’s nostalgic vibe amid fresh voices and format changes.
Woody Austin, rookie on the PGA Tour in 1995, fires five birdies from inside five feet on round of 67 to lead the Buick Open by two strokes over Rocco Mediate at 14 under 130. Mediate eagled back nine, Sutton close behind. other tours feature Sorenstam and Hingis in separate events.
Baylor coach Steve Smith, who steered the Bears to a Big 12 title and three straight NCAA postseason berths, received a contract extension. Terms were not announced.
Weather halted first round qualifying for the Winston Cup Global Crossing event at Watkins Glen New York. If the session remains rained out the grid will be set by the series standings. Evander Holyfield favored over John Ruiz in Las Vegas for the WBA heavyweight title bout. Michael Irvin will not face charges after Wednesday arrest in Dallas as police found drugs. FBI investigation ongoing.
Aborigines react to two events in Australia as protests loom. In Darwin a federal court dismissed claims for compensation from removals of Indigenous children known as the stolen generation, undermining hopes for others. In Sydney a police raid on an Aboriginal housing project sparked accusations of racism and threats of demonstrations during the Olympics.
National League games listed with teams including Philadelphia Chicago Atlanta Los Angeles Arizona Pittsburgh Montreal Colorado and Florida. American League matchups feature Oakland Cleveland Chicago White Sox Tampa Bay Toronto Minnesota Kansas City Texas New York Yankees. Home teams shown in caps.
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