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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 2008
Page
7
1985 Robin Carter known as Hurricane is released after a judge finds prosecutors denied him due process in 1967 and 1976 trials. The former middleweight boxer had been convicted of a triple murder in 1966 and was highlighted in a Dylan song.
USC coach Pete Carroll lamented that the team’s surge in wins did not translate to higher BCS ranking after a 56-0 victory over Washington. He said the more they win the worse they get in the rankings as the Trojans slipped from fifth to seventh.
Coaches are urged to report scores by calling 832-6367 or fax 843-4512 or emailing sportsdesk at jworld.com. Contact Matt Tait at MTalt for high school results and updates.
Carlos Pena, Tampa Bay first baseman, earns his first Gold Glove as a key contributor to the Rays late season surge. He joins four newcomers on the AL squad while Torii Hunter and Ichiro Suzuki repeat their awards for the eighth year. Pena’s glove, plus 31 homers and 102 RBIs, helped Tampa Bay reach the World Series.
Troy Matteson posts an eagle on the Palm Course and three straight birdies to finish 9-under 63, taking a one stroke lead at the Children's Miracle Network Classic. In Jacksonville, Matt Jones responds to Joey Porter's cocaine charge remarks as Porter questions NFL discipline. Arnaz Battle sits out 49ers at Arizona with a sprained right foot, ending his 42-game streak.
Venus Williams defeated Serena 5-7 6-1 6-0 to reach the Sony Ericsson Championships semifinals as the season’s WTA Tour finale features the top eight. Serena, 1-1 in round robin, must beat Elena Dementieva to stay alive. The sisters are 9-9 lifetime in matches.
Tim Dahlberg notes A. J. Burnett and CC Sabathia seek top contracts despite a weak economy. Boras likens baseball rules to a separate reality as Selig warns about fragile fan interest, rising costs, and possible collusion concerns. The piece argues big salaries loom but inflation in attendance and TV ratings pressures teams to rethink payrolls.
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