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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 2008
Page
6
Two decades ago on this date Michael Jordan poured in 55 points guiding the Chicago Bulls to a 111 105 triumph over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals. The game marked a three game lead in the series as Chicago moved ahead.
Rocco Mediate says playing Tiger Woods in an 18 hole U S Open playoff is a dream matchup against the best player maybe ever. He expresses gratitude and excitement for the national Open clash.
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to call 832-6367, email sportsdesk ljworld.com, or fax to 843-4512.
Parks and Recreation lists contact numbers for adult and youth field conditions and scheduling. Call 832-7999 enter 4123 for adult field conditions, 1124 for adult scheduling, 125 for youth field conditions, or visit www.ljworld.com for details.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. ends a 76 race winless drought by stretching his fuel stop and gambling on the last laps at Michigan International Speedway. Crew chief Tony Eury Jr. praised the risk taking as Earnhardt edged Kasey Kahne for the win. Kahne finished second with Matt Kenseth in third.
Nihat Kahveci scored twice in three minutes late in the match to lift Turkey to a 3-2 win over the Czech Republic, securing a place in the European Championship quarterfinals.
Clint Dempsey opened the scoring 53 seconds in as the United States routed Barbados 8 0 to begin 2010 World Cup qualifying. The U S struck with five goals in open play and added others via an own goal and defensive touches.
Fresno State crushed Rice 17-5 in the College World Series as Danny Muno Alan Ahmady and Jordan Ribera hit three-run homers. The Bulldogs erupted for seven runs in the fourth inning, extending their postseason surge to 12 wins in 14 games and marking Rice’s season high in runs allowed.
Referee Dick Bavetta, linked to a controversial game, officiated Game 5 of the NBA finals on Sunday night. The official also worked Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference finals where the Lakers benefited from a large free throw count to upset the Kings and even the series.
North Carolina defeated LSU 8-4 as Alex White shut down LSU for seven plus innings. Kyle Seager Seth Williams and Ryan Graepel each had three hits to power UNC which extended LSU’s nine game win streak and kept UNC from repeating as national runners up for a third straight year.
Kansas State forward Bill Walker will have an MRI on his right knee today, ESPN's Andy Katz reports. He injured the knee while working out for the Golden State Warriors over the weekend and has not decided whether to stay in the NBA Draft. Walker previously had ACL surgery on his left knee in his freshman season.
The former Marshall defensive end Johnathan Goddard died after a Saturday motorcycle crash in Clay County Florida. He was 6:30 a.m. Sunday at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center. Goddard was MAC defensive player of the year and AP second team all American in 2004 with 16 sacks and 28 tackles for loss.
Kansas star Mario Chalmers declares for the NBA draft with Bill Self noting his stock has risen. Analysts view him as a potential first round pick, while KU rebuilds around returning guards and new recruits. Robinson also tees up for workouts with the Charlotte Bobcats as the draft process unfolds.
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