Backing Off Billy Packer and Other Sports notes
Michael Ventre revisits Billy Packer fallout and related sports happenings. The column cites reactions to a racial sensitivity episode involving Packer, notes treatment of figures like Georgetown’s Thompson and Iverson, and touches on NFL, MLB, and NBA items including Natrone Means, Don Nelson, Greg Gagne, and a Packers contract. The piece blends opinion with contemporary sports culture reflections.
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New Zealander in Honda Classic pursuit as Camp bell closes
Tim Herron maintains a three stroke edge entering the final round after a measured 72 left him 202. Michael Campbell, two behind, combines with Mark O'Meara and Mark McCumber at 206 to chase. Other leaders: Hedblom four ahead in Moroccan Open. Rocca, Russell, Romero in top five.
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Collins Retains WBO Super Middle Title by Stopping Brown
Ireland's Steve Collins dominated Britain's Neville Brown, stopping him in the 11th round to retain the WBO super middleweight crown after a first round knockdown. Goran Ivanisevic beat Guillaume Raoux 6-4 6-4 in Rotterdam semifinals, advancing to face Yevgeny Kafelnikov with 23 aces.
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Lawrence rugby stops Shawnee Mission East 19–5 in Saturday game
Lawrence defeated Shawnee Mission East 19 to 5 at Shenk Fields as Mike Doveton Adam Cordova and Zac Huston each scored a try. Jeff Van Laun added two conversions for Lawrence, now 1-1, and the team will travel to Topeka next Saturday.
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Quebec Bulldogs win Stanley Cup in two games
In 1913 the Quebec Bulldogs clinched the NHL Stanley Cup by sweeping Sydney in two straight games. In 1920 Joe Malone scored six goals as Quebec crushed Ottawa 10-4. In 1985 Dallas Mavericks coach Dick Motta earned his 700th victory with a 126-113 win over New Jersey.
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Access Dial Guide for Category Numbers
Instructions explain dialing 865-5000 to access a system and enter a four digit category number. The fragment notes a code entry step and provides a phone based navigation method. It lacks explicit entities beyond the numbers and phone exchange.
Weekend sports schedule with multiple college and pro finals
A dense listing of sports events across leagues and venues. Notable showdowns include Kansas vs Iowa State in College Noon-Big Eight, Georgia Tech vs Wake Forest in ACC, Kentucky vs Mississippi State in SEC, and Michigan State against Indiana. Pro basketball features Phoenix at Orlando and Chicago at New York, with NASCAR, Formula One, golf, tennis, hockey, and boxing events also listed.
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