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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 2006
Page
9
A compact sports brief highlights the upcoming home team game, noting team name in all caps for emphasis and referencing Tribune Media Services’ 2005 preview format. The item signals local coverage of a single game with focus on home advantage and key matchup details.
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to call 832-6367 or fax 843-4512 or email sportsdesk at ljworld.com with game results.
Contacts for JW Sports and KC area teams include arene and KC ticket offices with phone numbers for Chiefs Wizards Royals and T-Bones. Also field condition hotlines for City Parks and Recreation list 1123 to 1125.
The record lists Muhammad Ali defending the world heavyweight title with a 15 round decision over Ernest Terrell at the Houston Astrodome in 1967. It notes Dianne Roffe becoming the first U.S. woman to win Alpine gold in 1985, Brett Hull’s 50th goal in 1990, Randy Moss and Mike Alstott’s Pro Bowl stats in 2000, and the 2005 New England Patriots Super Bowl win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Orlando Sentinel columnist mocks Bills owner Ralph Wilson hiring Marv Levy as GM, predicting next year’s cheerleaders featuring Betty White Bea Arthur and Della Reese in bloomers dancing to The Chattanooga Choo Choo, reflecting playful sports humor.
Tiger Woods seals back to back titles by beating Ernie Els in a playoff at the Dubai Desert Classic after a birdie finish. He then wins again at the FBR Open in Scottsdale with a 21 under 263, first to $1 million on the tour, while J B Holmes captures a seven stroke victory.
In Alameda California the Oakland Raiders plan to interview Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt in the coming days as Norv Turner's successor. If a fit with owner Al Davis and executive Michael Lombardi develops, a quick hire could follow this week. Whisenhunt’s team played in the Super Bowl Sunday and would join Al Saunders James Lofton and Rod Marinelli in formal interviews.
Joe McGuff, former editor of The Kansas City Star and Royals board member, died Saturday night at his home after a long illness. Diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease in 1999, he joined the Star in 1948 as a sports reporter and became a columnist in 1966, shaping Kansas City sports coverage for 38 years. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame writers wing in 1985 and also notable in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
Elena Dementieva defeated Martina Hingis 6-2 6-0 in Tokyo to win the Pan Pacific Open final. The ninth-ranked Dementieva, known for strong serves and returns, ended Hingis’ bid for the title, cementing a marquee victory.
The ESPN interview aired hours after Donovan McNabb advised teams considering a Terrell Owens trade to stay away. Owens’s history with the 49ers and Eagles is cited as disruptive, with past suspensions and internal clashes highlighted as reasons to avoid acquiring him.
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