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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 2009
Page
10
1952 2day in Sports History notes Emmett Ashford signs to umpire in the class C Southwest International League becoming the first Black umpire in organized baseball. He later officiated in the American League from 1966 to 1970.
Greg Cote comments on Michael Phelps’ three month ban saying it leaves pot smokers with less reason to work and more free time. The remark is controversial and reflects ongoing debate over sanctions and athletics.
Andrew Hartsock writes about daily bike commuting, sharing routes, gear tips, and practical strategies for navigating city streets. The post highlights safety awareness, traffic patterns, and the personal benefits of pedal commuting for urban residents.
Tony Stewart rebounded from a battered Daytona 500 to win the Camping World 300 at Daytona International Speedway, holding off Kyle Busch on a late dash. Stewart passed 23 cars in 11 laps after pitting with 30 laps to go, his fourth Daytona victory, in a Chevrolet for Rick Hendrick.
In New Alexandria Pennsylvania police cite Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Jeff Reed for disorderly conduct and criminal mischief after he tossed a temper tantrum at a Sheetz over towels missing from the restroom. The incident occurred around 2:50 a.m. Saturday in the borough about 35 miles east of Pittsburgh.
Lance Armstrong, returning to competitive cycling in the United States, placed 10th in the Tour of California prologue around California’s Capitol. He clocked 4 minutes 37.17 seconds, 4.3 seconds behind Fabian Cancellara who led the stage. Teammate Levi Leipheimer finished second at 4:34.11.
Right-hander Ervin Santana and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a four year contract worth about 30 million dollars. The 26 year old Santana is the youngest active big league pitcher with at least 50 wins. He rebounded from a sub par 2007 to go 16-7 with a 3.49 ERA for the AL West champion Angels last year, striking out a career high 214 in 219 innings with 47 walks.
Rafael Nadal defeated Gael Monfils 6-4 6-4 to reach the Rotterdam final. Andy Murray, seed No. 2, brushed aside Mario Ancic 6-1 6-1 in the other semifinal, advancing to face Nadal.
The note lists Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore Dugan Arnett Matt Tait as Kansas journalists in the associate sports editor and KU football and basketball beats with their IJWorld contact emails for tips and commentary.
List of phone contacts includes KU ticket office 832 7147 and 1 800 578 8748 for KU events. KC Chiefs 864 3141, KC Wizards 1 816 920 9300, Royals tickets 1 816 920 9300, Kansas Speedway 1 800 6ROYALS and 1 913 328 7223, KC T Bones 1 913 328 2255. City Parks and Recreation offers field condition lines 832 7999 with codes 123 adult, 1124 adult rescheduling, 1125 youth field conditions.
The sports desk invites coaches to submit scores by calling 832-6367 or fax to 843-4512, and by emailing ljworld.com. Submissions help populate league standings and game results for publication.
Commentary ridicules Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott for pursuing a case against Olympian Michael Phelps after a South Carolina campus party photo. The piece notes Phelps’s 14 golds and two bronzes, his discipline, and the wider crime context, arguing the sheriff overreached while praising Phelps’s achievements and public apologies.
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