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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 2004
Page
8
In Cleveland 1975 Muhammad Ali retains the world heavyweight title by stopping Chuck Wepner in the 15th round. The dramatic bout adds another landmark to Ali’s storied career.
Alan Massengale of KCAL Los Angeles quotes a day 66 Tyson remark that after losing $200 million the remaining $5,000 still hurts but offers a modicum of consolation to those who have endured bad runs in Las Vegas.
In Atlanta at the Georgia Dome the NCAA South Regional headlines a Friday lineup featuring Duke against Texas as top game action unfolds. Though teams from Syracuse and Connecticut are mentioned in scattered text, clear matchups center Duke Texas with strong implications for regional advancement and seeding.
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Houston hires Tom Penders to replace Ray McCallum, signing a five year deal though terms remain unfinished. The 58 year old former Texas coach vows to restore Houston to national prominence and pursue a national title. He has a history of success at Texas and other schools. The move comes as St Josephs Jameer Nelson and Connecticuts Diana Taurasi are named Naismith players of the year. NCAA women tournament ratings rise sharply across ESPN networks.
Texas A&M athletic director Bill Byrne met with Billy Gillispie in El Paso as he seeks a new basketball coach following Melvin Watkins resignation after a Big 12 exit. Gillispie, a top candidate, cited El Paso as a great town and anticipated a quick future decision. Separately, St. Louis Rams agreed to terms with quarterback Chris Chandler in his second stint and re-signed safety Rich Coady after Chandler’s Bears tenure.
Jacksonville signs linebacker Greg Favors to a three year deal worth 3.6 million after he played all 16 games with Carolina and started 12. He becomes the second Panther to join the Jaguars this off season, pairing with safety Deon Grant.
Former Alabama football coach Mike Price files suit in Tuscaloosa state circuit court accusing university president Robert Witt of fraud and misrepresentation in his firing after a strip club visit. He seeks monetary damages and also sues Sports Illustrated and writer Don Yaeger for libel and slander over coverage of the Pensacola strip club incident in April 2003.
Evgeni Plushenko of Russia delivered a high energy short program to seize the top spot at the World Figure Skating Championships in Dortmund Germany. Brian Joubert of France performed a clean program with a quad triple combo and trails in second place.
Two Texas A&M players Geoff Hangartner and Cole Smith were suspended indefinitely after alcohol related charges and alleged racial slurs. Coach Dennis Franchione said they may return after a multicultural course, 24 hours of community service and an alcohol awareness program. Hangartner denies making any racial slur through attorney Jim James.
The piece critiques college basketball’s talent drain and season meaning while praising the NCAA Tournament’s drama. It notes CBS coverage featuring Billy Packer and Phil Martelli, and discusses St Joseph’s top seed amid questions of schedule strength. It ends by suggesting star prospects may skip college for professional dreams.
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