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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 2008
Page
6
In 1951 Manhattan District Attorney Frank S. Hogan orders the arrest of three CCNY players and two professional gamblers with two intermediaries in a nationwide game fixing scandal touching college teams. The sweep highlights corruption fears in early postwar basketball and college athletics.
Former college basketball coach Bobby Knight expresses frustration with referees saying some are fat or slow and many do not see well or know the rules. He muses about easy activities in retirement.
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to call 832-6367 email sportsdesk Ijworld.com or fax 843-4512 for score submissions and updates.
Ryan Newman ended an 81 race win drought with a last lap surge from Kurt Busch as Penske tops Joe Gibbs Racing in the 50th Daytona 500. Stewart and Kyle Busch led early but failed to connect with teammates, allowing Newman to pull away for victory. Jeff Gordon, Casey Mears, and Jimmie Johnson suffered DNFs as Hendrick Motorsports faltered.
Andy Pettitte admitted using HGH in 2004 and said his father Tom obtained the drug from a trainer. Kelly Blair of Pasadena Texas supplied the substance via a high school classmate. In other Yankees news Joe Girardi met owner George Steinbrenner at Legends Field as Gossage Guidry observed.
Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff each secured two wins on day two in Columbia Missouri at the Missouri Grand Prix. Hoff toppled Natalie Coughlin in the 200 free and Kirsty Coventry in the 400 individual medley while Phelps swept his 200 free and 400 IM. Cesar Cielo added two sprint victories, claiming the 50 and 100 free events.
Commentary on New Orleans recovery and the 2008 All-Star visit highlights how city challenges—from levee failures to TV blackouts—shape Hornets attendance and perceptions. Despite a strong 36-15 record and two All-Stars, arena visibility and local access lag, underscoring the need to rebuild roofs, homes, and trust before a full return to normal.
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