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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 2000
Page
5
Fox Sports Net commentator Keith Olbermann accuses protesters of seeking social action from the ownership group tied to WCW and the Atlanta Braves. He references a history of insulting Native Americans dating back to 1912 as context for the demand that pitcher John Rocker be punished.
Key moments include 1894 Jim Corbett defeating Charley Mitchell to retain the world heavyweight title in three rounds. 1960 Wilt Chamberlain posts 58 points and 42 rebounds for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 127 117 win over the Pistons. 1939 Joe Louis stops John Henry Lewis at 2 39 of the first round to keep the heavyweight title. 1981 Jim Plunkett throws two first quarter TDs including an 80 yard pass to Kenny King as the Raiders beat the Eagles 27 10. 1987 Giants rout the Broncos 39 20 in Super Bowl amid a 30 point second half. 1991 Brett Hull nets two goals to reach 50 in under 50 games.
Capriati, 23, moved into the Australian Open semifinals with a 6-0 6-2 victory over Ai Sugiyama despite a strained abdominal muscle. She dominated with 16 winners to Sugiyama's one, breaking six times and finishing in 55 minutes. She awaits the winner of Lindsay Davenport versus Julie Halard-Decugis.
Joe Paterno, aged 73, signed a five year contract extension through 2004 with Penn State. The terms were not released. The move aims to quell retirement speculation after his 1999 season and Alamo Bowl appearance. He is entering his 35th year as head coach.
The best of nine series between AmericaOne and Prada faced a 24 hour postponement due to rough seas and limited visibility. The race shift came three hours before the 6:15 p.m. start time on Monday local, moving to Wednesday. Fort Lauderdale charges Elliott Maddox with grand theft for falsifying a knee injury to claim workers compensation totaling 36,000 dollars across 1998 and 1999. Pete Rose receives living legend award in Philadelphia with fan and media thanks.
Bud Adams, owner of the Oilers later Titans, hoisted the Lamar Hunt Trophy after a long wait that spanned decades and three cities. Bruce Matthews, the veteran lineman, reflected on the endurance required to reach the Super Bowl while the franchise endured relocations and setbacks. Adams noted the lesson of not panicking and the value of perseverance as Steve McNair and Jeff Fisher helped mature the team.
Andrew Hartsock covers KU football and baseball. Steve Rottinghaus and Robert Sinclair are cited as high school sources in the local sports digest.
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