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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1998

Page

13

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.

Vegas Las Vegas Rick Mast Mast Rockbridge Baths Liberace Museum Darlington Wayne Newton Ernest Borgnine Luxor Hotel Sharon Ricky Katie Sarah Charlotte Southeast Las Vegas Motor Speedway Matt Luxor Natural Bridge Speedway

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.

Atlanta Tisha Waller Livsey Waller Georgia Dome Harrison Twins Alvin Calvin Duane Ross Clemson Ross Tony Dees Dees Ramon Clay Paul McMullen

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.

Minnesota Twins Mike Morgan Eric Milton Yankees Twins Maryland University

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.

Sydney Australia Maurice Greene Kansas City Donovan Bailey Greene Melbourne Valencia Spain Britain Ashia Hansen Russia Yolanda Chen Atlantic City Steve Johnston George Scott

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.

Primo Carnera Tommy Laughren Miami Robyn Smith Aqueduct Race Track New York Tamara McKinney Billy Cunningham Tom Heinsohn Red Holzman Basketball Hall of Fame

Access System Instructions Dial 865-5000

The notice explains dialing 865-5000 to access the service and entering a four digit category number. It outlines the sequence to obtain the desired category and use of the automated system.

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.

Georgetown Syracuse Kansas Oklahoma State Purdue Michigan State Murray State Tennessee State Wichita State Illinois State Bradley Edmonton Colorado Arsenal West Ham United

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