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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1999
Page
9
Sports columnist Shambly argues Tiger Woods dominates PGA Tour culture, eclipsing rivals and redefining fan interest. He notes 1998 market drop when Tiger slowed and claims golf’s appeal now hinges on Woods, with media, sponsors, and fans adapting to a Tiger driven era.
Former Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau was arrested in Queens on a criminal contempt charge for allegedly violating a protection order in a domestic dispute. He surrendered at a precinct and awaits arraignment after visiting his wife’s home and ringing the bell on June 22.
U S Davis Cup captain Tom Gullikson named Alex O'Brien to complete the roster that already includes Pete Sampras Jim Courier and Todd Martin. The U S faces Australia at Longwood on July 16 18 with Sampras uncertain for singles or doubles. O'Brien has eight doubles titles and a 1-2 Davis Cup record.
Mark Crear, U S champion, ran a season-best 12.98 seconds to win the 110 meter hurdles, defeating world record holder Colin Jackson of Britain. Jackson finished second in 13.24, Duane Ross third in 13.39. Sprinters Maurice Greene and Ato Boldon urged drug-free track and field, voicing strong support for anti-drug measures at a press conference ahead of the Golden Gala meet.
Mark Warkentin won two more golds and shattered the men's 800-meter freestyle record by nearly four seconds as the U S swimming team won five of six events. Anita Nall, Olympic champion, finished fourth in the women's 200 breaststroke.
Caddie Garland Dempsey, 51, who collapsed during the Western Open’s third round, was upgraded to guarded but stable condition and remains in the ICU at Paris Community Hospital. His family requests no further information. cause of collapse near the 15th hole at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club remains unclear amid 90 plus degree heat and high humidity.
The schedule lists baseball games for Florida vs Atlanta and Kansas City vs Chicago White Sox across multiple channels, women's pro basketball New York against Washington, cycling Tour de France delay, plus various pro soccer matchups and golf events including Michelob Light Classic and U.S. Senior Open. Key broadcast times span 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and include Thursday baseball with Kansas City and New York Yankees til evening.
Key historical sport milestones include Lottie Dod at 15 winning Wimbledon in 1887, Althea Gibson breaking color barriers in 1957, Billie Jean King securing a third straight title in 1968, plus Babe Ruth’s 1933 All-Star homer. Leroy Burrell set a 9.85 world 100m record in 1994, and Eric Lindros won the 1995 NHL MVP Hart Trophy.
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