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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 2000
Page
10
Phil Simms says Dan Marino should not retire unless fully convinced. He notes football is a long life and advises Marino to exhaust his options this season before making a final decision.
1943 Montreal star Alex Smart nets a hat trick in his first NHL appearance guiding the Canadiens to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Black Hawks. The note cites a historic rookie performance and key early-season triumph.
Karrie Webb shot a first round 65 at Ibis Country Club Heritage course to lead the Office Depot Pro-Am, two strokes ahead of Juli Inkster and Liselotte Neumann amid a strong start after last year’s record season. Inkster matched 67, with Neumann at 67 and Beth Daniel 68, while Nancy Lopez opened at 70. In the Sony Open, Payne Stewart death shadows the tournament as Honourable Azinger led at 63 with a three-stroke edge over a pack at 66. Barrow named national director of The First Tee program as anti doping efforts loom for Sydney Games. Tyson cleared to fight in Manchester.
The Cleveland Indians added veteran center fielder Lance Johnson, 36, to their roster on a minor league contract to fill the gap while Kenny Lofton heals. Johnson, an 11 year major league player, spent the past two seasons with the Cubs and was recommended by Jim Riggleman, Cleveland’s new third base coach.
Aaron after meeting with John Rocker at his suburban Atlanta dealership said the exchange softened his critical view and that Rocker presented himself well. Hank Aaron and Andrew Young attended the discussion as Rocker seeks image redemption amid past remarks. The Devil Rays agreed to a $1 million, one year deal with Steve Trachsel, contingent on a physical.
Two senators plan to introduce a bill outlawing intercollegiate sports betting amid rising campus gambling scandals. The NCAA urges its 1031 member colleges to lobby Congress in support. Sens. Sam Brownback and Patrick Leahy intend to introduce the measure on January 26.
Nine wheelchair athletes settle a lawsuit alleging ADA violations by the New York Marathon. A formal wheelchair division will start in the next race on Nov 5 with monetary prizes to the first male and female wheelchair finishers beginning in 2001. Miguel Such and Tony Nogueira will receive awards on Feb 12 for 1998 and 1999 Marathon achievements.
America True defeated Stars and Stripes by 1 minute 32 seconds in the last semifinal race in Auckland New Zealand to end Dennis Conner's Cup challenge. Stars and Stripes finished 7-3 after a prior penalty for an illegal rudder, while America One finished 8-2 and advances to the challenger final against Prada beginning January 25.
Contact Gary Bedore at gbedore ljworld com for KU men basketball coverage. Email address provided for readers seeking authoritative Kansas basketball reporting and updates from the Lawrence Journal-World sports desk.
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