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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1999
Page
10
Opinion polling suggests Chris Chandler may be a better quarterback than John Elway at the Super Bowl. The article notes no shared verdict on replacing a used Pontiac with a used Ferrari or choosing asparagus over stone crab as an appetizer.
Bill Lyon argues in the Philadelphia Inquirer that widespread officiating mistakes harmed multiple games this season. He condemns commissioner Paul Tagliabue for dismissing the issue and calls for concrete reforms to overturn clear errors and improve fairness in football.
Vitaly Smirnov, president of the Russian Olympic Committee, says Samaranch has broad support as several IOC members face investigations in Salt Lake City bribery allegations. Dick Pound cites many names added to the inquiry while the list grows and some officials have resigned or been expelled.
Indy racer Raul Boesel has been signed to replace Paul Tracy in CART's March 21 season opener at Homestead. Tracy was suspended by CART following a rough drive during last October's race in Australia.
A Tribune preview notes a college basketball clash between Virginia Tech and Missouri State in Pittsburgh with Phoenix in the mix. It highlights marquee matchups and anticipates a strong home crowd, reflecting the period press tone.
On this date in 1941 Joe Louis knocked out Red Burman in the fifth round at Madison Square Garden to defend the world heavyweight title. The card marked Louis’s continued dominance in heavyweight boxing history.
The notice directs users to call 865-5000 to access 24 Hour Information Source and instructs entering a four digit category number for access. The terse public information message emphasizes the contact number and category code entry for service retrieval.
Sports on TV highlights include Super Bowl XXXII at 5 p.m. Atlanta versus Denver, noon Indiana versus Penn State, 2 p.m. Wichita State against Southwest Missouri State, 2 30 p.m. Massachusetts versus Texas, and 10 p.m. Kansas State versus Kansas replay. Also listed are horse racing, Daytona finish, golf Heineken Classic, Senior Skins Game, Phoenix Open, and college basketball matchups for Monday and Tuesday across multiple conferences, plus pairings in pro hockey from 6:30 p.m. Washington against the Rangers to 8:30 p.m. Tennessee versus Arkansas, with additional men’s and women’s games noted.
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