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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 2003
Page
12
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On this date in 1940 Joe Louis retained the world heavyweight title by KOing Johnny Paycheck in the second round at Madison Square Garden New York. In 1982 Michael Jordan hit a late jumper to lift North Carolina 63 62 over Georgetown for the NCAA title.
Golfer Nick Price says he disagrees with Annika Sorenstam playing in The Colonial and questions why a woman cannot compete. He asserts his view that the situation is not right and expresses that he has little more to say on the matter.
Tony Stewart’s Winston Cup car was impounded after failing to meet NASCAR specifications for the area behind the back window to back deck. Stewart qualified 22nd in a 43 car field, using a backup car prepared by Joe Gibbs Racing. The impoundment marks NASCAR’s first time taking an entire car, sending it to the R&D facility for inspection.
Australian drag racer Andrew Cowin from Carrier Boyz Motorsports was hospitalized in serious condition with head injuries after falling from a parked concrete pumping truck while posing for a photo two days earlier.
Bobby Labonte won the pole for the Samsung Radio Shack 500 at Texas Motor Speedway with a 193.514 mph lap, avoiding controversy around Tony Stewart who qualified 22nd at 190.154. The 38-year-old 2000 series champion leads Elliott Sadler, Ryan Newman and Jimmie Johnson, among NASCAR's rising stars, with Sadler runner-up at 193.213.
Michelle Kwan won the short program at the World Figure Skating Championships with enhanced speed and energy in footwork. Elena Sokolova placed second after a triple-triple jump, while Shae-Lynn Bourne and Victor Kraatz pursued a world dance title, marking their final competition.
IOC chief Jacques Rogge dismissed the World Skating Federation bid to supplant the ISU as the sport's governing body. He emphasized good relations with the ISU and praised its performance. Prominent skaters Hamilton and Button helped announce the breakaway group during the Washington championships amid discontent with Cinquanta and fallout from the Salt Lake City pairs scandal.
Abdul Muhammad, 30, a former Nebraska football player, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing a firearm. He received three years of probation. Police found a .22 Beretta during a March 18, 2001 search at his Omaha home shared with a girlfriend and their young daughter.
Capriati reaches the final after beating Chanda Rubin 6 2 6 4 and eyes her first Key Biscayne title in 11 attempts. Serena Williams stands as the top seed and awaits the final. Agassi also advances to the men's final, defeating El Aynaoui as Costa edges Federer in a rain delayed quarterfinal finish.
The Inquirer notes Roy Williams seeks a national title with Kansas as they face Arizona in the West Regional final. It highlights his 15 seasons, top winning percentage among active coaches, and comparisons to Dean Smith and others, while discussing potential career moves and legacy questions.
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