Local man pro soccer? marathon at Stockholm finish
Tim Thomas of New Castle placed in the top six percent of finishers in the Stockholm Marathon held June 7 in Stockholm Sweden. The race drew more than 16 000 runners from 40 countries as Europe’s largest marathon. He competes in two marathons annually and has run in Boston Chicago and other major cities.
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Titans Robe rts named All America
Westminster safety Nick Roberts, a 6 3 220 senior, earns preseason All America honors from The Sporting News. Roberts led Westminster in solo tackles and interceptions after transferring from Youngstown State. He is one of four defensive backs on the 25 man team and part of a slate that includes Jeremy Wilkinson and Matt Kinsinger from fellow Midwest schools. Westminster begins its first NCAA Division II season as a member of the MIFC after finishing 9 2 and ranked 10th nationally in the prior NAIA poll.
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Tomorrow finalists named for Lawrence County Athlete of the Year
Lawrence County announces finalists for the Athlete of the Year award with both boys and girls divisions. Notable contenders include top performers from local schools and standout seniors competing for the honor at the year end ceremony.
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Yankees Top Braves 6-0 as Wells Dominates
New York Yankees handily defeat Atlanta Braves 6-0 behind David Wells six-hitter. Chad Curtis and Paul O Neill contribute key hits in a five-run sixth inning. Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire homer but their teams lose. McGwire belted his 35th homer. Thome also homered for Cleveland.
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Pens' Francis honored as Lady Byng recipient
Dominik Hasek swept N H L individual awards led by Hart Trophy as MVP and Vezina as top goalie while Pat Burns became first coach to win coach of the year with three teams. Rob Blake claimed Norris Trophy as top defenseman amid Sabres and Capitals playoff run details.
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NHL adopts scoring friendly rule changes and awards
The NHL approved rule changes to boost scoring including moving the goal line outward, crease rule tweaks, and video judge input. Two referees may be used for some games, goaltender equipment standards eyed for 1998 99, and several sales including Tampa Bay Lightning to Arthur L Williams. Calder and Selke honors went to Samsonov and LeClair and McLennan and Chase won annual trophies. Francis weighs unrestricted free agency with Penguins, Rangers, Blackhawks among contenders.
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Lemieux Sues Marino Over 1992 Contract Payment
Retired Penguins star Mario Lemieux sues co owner Roger Marino in Allegheny County Court for 33 million dollars claiming he is owed under a 1992 contract. Lemieux cites malice and seeks unspecified punitive damages while noting team losses and attendance drops during his illness and retirement.
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New Castle News Golf Tournament Set for July at Sylvan Heights
Countdown for the 1998 New Castle-News Golf Tournament heats up with 36 holes over July 25-26 at Sylvan Heights. Open and senior divisions feature a $100 merchandise prize in the senior field, hole in one prizes, and carts for players 55 plus. Notable entrants include John Frank and Connie Palumbo with several junior hopefuls like Aaron Perrotta and the Frenz brothers eyeing the title as tee times run 8 a.m. to noon.
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