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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2005
Page
9
In 1957 Floyd Patterson knocks out Roy Harris in the 13th round at Wrigley Field Los Angeles to retain the world heavyweight title. The Cardinals were not involved. the bout solidified Patterson as champion amid a bout dominated by power and precision.
Detroit Lions receiver Mike Williams defends a 19 month football hiatus claiming time away does not erase his knowledge and ability and that fans should judge his return on performance rather than past gaps.
Terrell Owens rejoined the Philadelphia Eagles at practice amid fan support and lingering feuds with coach Andy Reid. He arrived with camouflage and headphones, ran routes, and interacted with teammates, though no clear talk with quarterback Donovan McNabb occurred.
Tiger Woods flew home to Florida after leading Baltusrol late, avoiding a likely three hole playoff. Phil Mickelson birdied the final hole to finish 4-under 276 and win by one stroke over Thomas Bjorn and Steve Elkington, with Woods one behind.
The NCAA will run the 40 team post season NIT and acquire preseason and post season rights in a settlement ending a four year fight. It will pay $56.5 million to five New York City colleges operating the Metropolitan Intercollegiate Baseball Association, which has run the NIT since 1940. The announcement came at Madison Square Garden as part of the deal.
Henry Bibby is out as coach of the WNBA Los Angeles Sparks after 28 games. Sparks president Johnny Buss said Bibby would not continue coaching, stressing a cordial mutual understanding rather than a firing.
Belgium's Justine Henin-Hardenne the fourth seed defeated Argentine qualifier Mariana Diaz Oliva 6-1 6-3 at the Rogers Cup despite a wrapped right hand string. Nadia Petrova beat Sesil Karatantcheva 4-6 6-1 6-4 to reach the third round.
Roger Federer edged Nicolas Kiefer 4-6 6-4 6-4 in Mason Ohio as the No. 1 seed rebounded after a shaky serve revealing why he holds the top ranking. Earlier, Andy Roddick outlasted Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-7 7-6 6-2 in a tightly contested match.
The Associated Press reports Hines Ward resumed practicing with the Pittsburgh Steelers amid smiles and camaraderie, ending questions about distractions after a playoff run. In Philadelphia, Eagles star Terrell Owens drew controversy. Rookie Ronnie Brown impressed Dolphins coaches three days into camp, while Titans reached a five year deal with Pacman Jones and Panthers locked in Dan Morgan through 2010.
Fort Worth Texas. The Fort Worth Bowl will feature one of the top three teams from the Mountain West from 2006 to 2009. The deal, announced Wednesday, allows selection of TCU regardless of finish in the league. The game is played at TCU’s on campus stadium.
Glendale Arizona Curtis Joseph signed a one year contract with the Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday guaranteeing competition for the No 1 goalie spot.
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