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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1999
Page
12
The United States faces Germany in the World Cup quarterfinals with momentum from a first round sweep but added anxiety as knockout play begins. Veterans recall the 1995 semifinal loss to Norway and stress staying focused amid higher stakes and potential injuries.
In San Jose China defeats Russia 2 0 as Pu Wei and Yan Jin score with 24 shots at Svetlana Petko. The Chinese advance to play Norway in Sundays semifinal at Foxboro Mass. Norway beats Sweden 3 1, earning a semifinal clash with China.
Washington Mystics defeated the Charlotte Sting 68 to 63 as Chamique Holdsclaw scored 21 and grabbed 14 rebounds. Hold sclaw fueled the final push scoring 11 of Washingtons last 19 points to end six-game skid. Sheryl Swoopes led Houston with a career high 29 points in another note.
Washington beat Charlotte 68 to 63 as Holdsclaw led with 21 points and 14 rebounds while Staley scored 22 for Charlotte. Game featured 46 rebounds by Washington and 40 by Charlotte, with Houston and Utah later posting 78-68 results in another WNBA segment.
Becker Courier faces a tough Wimbledon push as Stevenson rises to fame following dynamic play with her mother Samantha. Stevenson’s signature running forehand echoes Pete Sampras as she eyes a landmark semifinal, while rival Jelena Dokic, 16, defeats Hingis and Pierce to loom as the barrier.
On the ninth day at Wimbledon England sunny and dry with a record attendance of 36 719. Top seeds include Pete Sampras Patrick Rafter Tim Henman Mark Philippoussis Todd Martin for men and Steffi Graf Venus Williams Nathalie Tauziat for women. Alexandra Stevensons victory over Lisa Raymond sends two qualifiers into the women's quarterfinals for the first time. Jelena Dokic of Australia and Belgrade born 16 year old Jelena Dokic reach the next stage. Venus Williams battles Anna Kournikova as she eyes a potential final with Steffi Graf. Centre Court witnessed Tim Henman erasing three match points against Jim Courier after a 4 6 7 5 7 5 6 7 9 7 win. Boris Becker bows out of Centre Court in front of the Royal Box as Patrick Rafter defeats him 6 3 6 2 6 3. Rafter advances to meet Todd Martin who racked 24 aces to beat Goran Ivanisevic 7 6 3 6 3 6 4.
Former Kansas Jayhawk Robertson is picked 45th by Sacramento, reuniting with Scot Pollard. He speaks of a dream moment seeing his face on screen and credits a solid pre-draft workout for boosting his stock. Robertson weighed his chances, noting uncertainty and the appeal of a possible role in Sacramento.
Elton Brand was chosen first by the Bulls after a late look at Rhode Island star Lamar Odom. Krause opted for a solid frontcourt rebuild, while other top selections included Steve Francis to Vancouver and Baron Davis to Charlotte. Brand, Duke’s standout, expressed belief he can be a rebuilding cornerstone as the Grizzlies picked Francis second and Odom joined the Clippers third.
The page lists first and second round picks by team and player, with assigned positions and colleges. Notable names include Elton Brand Duke and Baron Davis UCLA, plus trail of picks like Wally Szczerbiak Miami Ohio, Richard Hamilton Connecticut, Shawn Marion UNLV, Jason Terry Arizona, Andrei Kirilenko CSKA Russia, and Manu Ginobili Italy among others.
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