Mast Named Mr Las Vegas As Race Town Welcomes Las Vegas 400
Rick Mast, 40, a Rockbridge Baths, Virginia driver, is profiled as the new Mr Las Vegas as NASCAR cars roll into Las Vegas for the Las Vegas 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The piece notes Mast’s modest roots, his family, and his reflections on Las Vegas, Wayne Newton, and pursuing Winston Cup immortality.
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Atlanta teacher clears 6 foot 7 high jump mark
Tisha Waller an Atlanta grade school teacher wowed a crowd at the USA Championships in the Georgia Dome by clearing 6 feet 7 inches setting an American indoor record. Alvin and Calvin Harrison ran 45.05 and 45.18 in the 400 with fast times this year and other world-leading marks followed. Duane Ross won the 60 meter hurdles in 7.43 while Ramon Clay clocked 20.42 in the 200. Kansas State will open 1998 football at Indiana State on Sept 5. Tommy Armourti led with 67 at Nissan Open before a crowded leaderboard. Karrie Webb led after round three in Australia. Tommy Haas upset Pete Sampras before Sampras advanced to the final.
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Twins Pitcher Mike Morgan Comments on Eric Milton
Mike Morgan, veteran pitcher now with his 10th MLB team, says if Milton’s career mirrors his own he will carry many tattoos across his body. Milton arrived at camp with tattoos representing the Twins, the Yankees, and Maryland University.
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Greene Shatters 100m Barrier In Australia
Maurice Greene of Kansas City ran 9.99 seconds in Sydney marking the first sub 10 clocking on Australian soil and beating his Melbourne Grand Prix time of 10.06 as he presses toward Donovan Bailey's mark. Ashia Hansen set an indoor triple jump record of 49 feet 9 inches for gold at the European Indoors Championships in Valencia Spain. Steve Johnston remained undefeated at 24 0 with a unanimous 12 round win over George Scott in Atlantic City NJ.
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Primo Carnera Retains World Title in Miami Bout
Primo Carnera wins a unanimous 15 round decision over Tommy Laughren in Miami to retain the world heavyweight title. The bout is highlighted by Carnera’s decisive performance and long title tenure.
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Schedule snapshot for college, pro and college sports today
Features include Georgetown versus Syracuse clashes, Purdue versus Michigan State, and several conference finals across basketball and other sports. Pro basketball and hockey games, golf tournaments, and racing events fill a busy day with notable matchups and championship implications.
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