Texas Motor Speedway third try promises smoother race
David Poole notes Texas Motor Speedway hosts its third Winston Cup weekend with a rebuilt track and improved drainage after two chaotic years. He recalls mud, flooding, wrecks, and a famed bus line, but hopes the site finally settles into routine while acknowledging the lingering Texas weather and fan fervor.
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Ozaki Leads The Players Championship As Duval Keeps Pace
At Sawgrass Joe Ozaki shot 68 to hold a one stroke lead at 137 as David Duval, despite a missed 4-foot birdie on 18, shot 69 to sit at 138 in the third round. Behind them Bruce Lietzke Davis Love III Ernie Els and Tiger Woods chase in a star-studded field headed for Sunday final group.
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Kwan Drops To Fourth In World Figure Skating Short Program
Michelle Kwan faltered on a double axel in Helsinki and slipped to fourth after the short program at the World Championships. Maria Butyrskaya of Russia led with a blend of precision and allure as the event advanced toward the final.
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Mallon Leads Nabisco Dinah Shore at Midway
Meg Mallon fired a 3 par 69 to stay atop the Nabisco Dinah Shore standings in Rancho Mirage California at 9 under 135. Dottie Pepper, her Solheim Cup teammate, sits one stroke back as the major nears its halfway mark.
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Today in History: Joe Louis and NCAA championship contends
1942 Joe Louis defeats Abe Simon by knockout in the sixth round at Madison Square Garden to retain the world heavyweight title. 1945 Oklahoma A&M defeats NYU 49 to 45 for the NCAA basketball championship. 1951 Bill Spivey scores 22 as Kentucky beats Kansas State 68 to 58 for the NCAA title. 1971 UCLA downs Villanova 68 to 62 to win its fifth NCAA basketball crown.
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24 Hour Information Source Access Guide
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Weekend sports schedule features major semis and pro games
NCAA semis set for 4 30 Ohio State versus Connecticut and 7 Duke against Michigan State. Auto racing Coca Cola 300 at noon. College baseball UCLA versus Washington. Pro hockey Boston at Toronto. Cubs at White Sox. Boxing Austin versus Aquila at 9 05 p m. Players Championship and Dinah Shore events highlight golf and tennis at noon Lipton Championships. NBA games include Knicks at Lakers and 76ers at Pistons with Nets at Heat. Also NCAA women final Duke versus Purdue and various high school, international soccer, and golf events listed.
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