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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1998
Page
8
Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Gil LeBreton notes the NBA lockout could drag into autumn with owners insisting on cap changes and players resisting the Bird Exception. The piece contrasts potential fan alienation, inflated salaries, and a TV contract boost, warning of a lasting league scar.
Dallas signed right wing Brett Hull to a three year 17.5 million contract with a no trade clause and option, aiming to boost scoring after a disappointing playoff run. Hull, 33, had 27 goals last season and 554 career goals in 801 games, seeking his first Stanley Cup with the Stars.
Jony Johnstone Craig Hailine and John McHenry share top position at halfway of the Irish Open in Ireland. First round leader Colin Montgomerie slipped to 3 over par 74 after an ankle injury from signing autographs, totaling 139, one behind the leaders.
Persistent rain at The Milwaukee Mile postponed Sears DieHard 200 qualifying for the 34-truck field. Time trials will run three hours before the scheduled race start on the 10th race of the season.
Evander Holyfield demands a guaranteed 25 million for a Lewis fight after turning down a 20 million offer earlier this week. No agreement reached on terms or date.
Phoenix signs defenseman Jyrki Lumme a 31 year old NHL veteran who spent nearly nine seasons with the Vancouver Canucks Lumme began his career with the Montreal Canadiens and is noted as a former teammate of Coyotes GM Bobby Smith The five year terms were not disclosed by the team
Houston Comets forward Sheryl Swoopes left Methodist Hospital after dehydration caused a collapse during practice. The 27 year old began sweating and fainted Thursday and remains doubtful for the Monday game in Cleveland. Hospital spokeswoman Kathryn Tesar confirmed her discharge.
The card lists events across tennis, baseball, football, soccer, basketball, boxing, and horse racing. Key matches include Novotna Tauziat in Wimbledon, Mets at Atlanta, Germany Croatia, Phoenix versus Charlotte, and the All-Star Home Run Derby, with multiple event times and venues across newspapers’ sport sections.
The record highlights Jack Johnson's 1910 knockout of Jim Jeffries in Reno to retain the heavyweight title, Harvard's 1914 Grand Challenge Cup win, Jack Dempsey's 1919 title after Jess Willard's ring return ends, Riva Ridge's 1973 American distance mark at Aqueduct, and Martina Navratilova's 1987 Wimbledon triumph over Steffi Graf in straight sets.
KU ticket information and updates accompany a broad sports rundown including NFL NBA NHL MLB and college standings. The entry lists multiple scoreboards and sport updates with scattered category codes and numbers for access and reference.
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