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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 2000
Page
10
Daytona 500 winner Derrike Cope discusses his name origin and frequent misspellings by sports writers. He explains his mother chose his name from her favorite movie star John Derek, highlighting how often his surname and spelling have been mistaken in coverage.
New York Richie Phillips and the Major League Umpires Association failed to overturn the November election that ousted them. American League umpire John Hirschbeck and insurgents hailed the NLRB ruling as confirming representation by the Major League Umpires Independent Organizing Committee. The MLUA may appeal Leach’s decision within two weeks to the full NLRB.
New York boxing saga centers on Lennox Lewis's suit alleging King induced a signed contract binding him to fight a sick opponent if victorious. The dispute references the Aug 24 agreement for a Lewis Holyfield title bout and a plan to face Henry Akinwande, hepatitis case, if Lewis won.
Mike Tyson spent 45 minutes in a Brixton police station after being mobbed by over 1,000 fans while visiting a racially mixed area ahead of his Jan. 29 Manchester bout with Julius Francis. The ex champ, once convicted of rape, faced no protests on the street but required police shelter to prevent harm.
Detroit and Hideo Nomo agreed to a 1 year contract worth 1.25 million with the Tigers. The pact includes potential performance bonuses totaling 3.25 million based on on field achievements.
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