Drag Racing Meets Baseball in Fan Friendly Weekend
A sports piece recalls Joe noting drag racing stars like John Force and Don Prudhomme signing autographs between events. The author reflects on baseball players seldom mingling with fans, contrasting the weekend drag race scene with traditional ballpark accessibility. Fans, including 69,999 others, relish close access and signatures from drag icons.
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Scott Dragster
Jensen Tells Family He Is OK After Wimbledon Absence
Murphy Jensen, 26 and brother of Rebecca Jensen, resurfaced Tuesday morning after failing to appear for a rescheduled second round mixed doubles at Wimbledon. He told a family member he was well, and officials confirmed he was unaware the start time had moved. The Kansas City Explorers team later disclosed his whereabouts.
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Kansas University
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Graf Advances to Wimbledon Semifinals in Two Sets
Steffi Graf defeated Mary Joe Fernandez in straight sets to reach the Wimbledon semifinals on Tuesday. Meanwhile Murphy Jensen vanished after being defaulted, triggering drug-testing worries and questions from his doubles partner Luke Jensen and Brenda Schultz-Meu.
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Mary Joe Fernandez
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Wakefield Leads Red Sox Past Royals 6-5 in KC
Tim Wakefield earned the win as Boston beat Kansas City 6-5, breaking a 1-1 tie with five runs in the eighth. Jose Canseco hit his fourth homer, while Mo Vaughn and Lee Tinsley drove in key runs. The Royals mounted a late rally but fell short as Gubicza fared well against the knuckleball. Attendance reached a season high at Kauffman Stadium.
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Wally Joyner
Jon Nunnally
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Magic Johnson weighs comeback to Lakers after AIDS era
LA Lakers publicly consider bringing back Magic Johnson as a return would hinge on timing and health. Jerry West says a decision soon would ease season planning, while Johnson weighs NBA demands against family and health concerns amid ownership status.
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Los Angeles Lakers
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Nick van Exel
NCAA Phases Out Historic Seal Used Since 1949
The NCAA plans to discontinue its iconic seal showing Archie and Veronica figures, a move praised as inclusive by some and criticized as erasing tradition by others. Debate among officials preceded a May notice, with staff proposing a new seal representing the NCAA and its student athletes.
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Public Affairs Department
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