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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 2002
Page
7
A brief sports calendar notes a 7:05 p.m. start at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, with San Diego listed for a two day event. The listing includes venue and timing details for planning fans.
Highlights include Bobby Jones beating Al Espinosa by 23 strokes in a 1929 U S Open playoff, Willie McCovey reaching 500 career home runs in 1978, Wimbledon scheduling on the tournament’s middle Sunday in 1991, Meg Mallon winning the LPGA Championship in 1991, Maradona’s 1994 World Cup disqualification, and Tonya Harding’s 1994 lifetime ban from U S Figure Skating for the Kerrigan attack.
Pittsburgh outfielder Craig Wilson won a watch as National League player of the week and told the Beaver County Times that he never wears a watch, preferring to tell daytime by the window.
Email Chuck Woodling the Sports Editor at ewoodling ijworld c for press inquiries and sports coverage coordination.
County field conditions prompt rescheduling notes for KC Wizards and Royals tickets. Contact numbers 516 920 9300 and 1 800 232 5277 plus Kansas Speedway inquiry line 913 328 7223. Web site listed as www ljworld com.
R W Eaks shot a 7 under 64 at Caves Valley to lead the opening round of the U S Senior Open by three strokes over Tom Watson as lightning suspended play. Watson fired a bogey-free 67, while Arnold Palmer struggled to an 82 after a troubled round.
Seve Ballesteros was disqualified in Cork Ireland from the Irish Open on Thursday for signing an incorrect score after taking 12 shots at the par five 18th hole. Fred Funk shot 66 to share the early lead with Nick Dougherty Joakim Haeggman Eduardo Romero and Peter O Malley.
Grizzlies owner Jerry West defends drafting Kansas forward Drew Gooden as the top pick, praising his size, rebounding, blocks and all around game. West notes Gooden was the best available and a solid, immediate contributor. Sports staff highlight Gooden’s college accolades and potential, with second-round adds Wesley Person and Nick Anderson.
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