Bridge collapse at Lowe's Speedway spurs corrosion probe
Concord investigators identify corroded steel cables in a pedestrian bridge that gave way at Lowe's Motor Speedway after the Winston stock car race, injuring more than 100 as 80 feet of bridge failed over U S Highway 29. Officials note corrosion and unseen internal cracks as possible causes while assessing construction and material fatigue.
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Earnhardt Jr Wins NASCAR All Star Race as Rookie
In Concord, Dale Earnhardt Jr. became the first rookie to win The Winston after persuading his crew to four new tires late, passing Dale Jarrett with one lap to go. Jarrett finished second, followed by Dale Earnhardt Sr, Jerry Nadeau, and Jeff Burton, as Earnhardt Jr. claimed a $515,000 share from a $2 million purse. He credited the tire change and overcoming early hiccups for the victory.
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Mickelson wins Colonial with late birdie to overcome deficit
Phil Mickelson fired a 7-under 63 to finish 12-under 268, two strokes ahead of Stewart Cink and Davis Love III. He joined Tiger Woods as a three-time PGA Tour winner this season after a dramatic finish in Fort Worth, with Cink and Love fading on the back nine. The victory caps a year with two wins and two other top tens as Mickelson eyes next month’s Open.
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Lee Westwood Wins Deutsche Bank Open By Three Strokes
Lee Westwood shot an 8 under par 64 in the final round to win the Deutsche Bank Open in Alvessohe Germany by three strokes earning $2.3 million for the victory.
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Red Bullet Wins Preakness Defeating Derby Favorite Fusaichi Pegasus
Trainer Joe Orseno justified skipping the Derby with Red Bullet and the lightly raced colt scored a 3 length victory over Fusaichi Pegasus in the Preakness, ending the Derby winner's Triple Crown bid. Orseno praised the horse's growth and said a Belmont run would depend on Red Bullet’s condition, with owner Frank Stronach backing his trainer’s plan.
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Dodgers tie record with two grand slams in one game
Beltre delivered his first career grand slam in the fifth inning as the Dodgers routed the Marlins 12-3 in Los Angeles. Green added a bases loaded slam in the seven-run ninth. Snow later homered with a grand slam in Milwaukee as the Giants beat the Brewers 16-10, while Hunter and Giambi also hit grand slams for the Phillies and A's in separate wins. The season has produced 58 grand slams so far, near the 1996 record pace.
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Wolverines rout Ellwood with dominant playoff opener
Ellwood printed seven runners on base but failed to score as Boyle fanned nine in a 6 inning gem. Rocky Carsele produced a solo homer and three RBIs, fueling a 400 foot blast, while Ellwood’s seven errors and five wild pitches doomed their playoff bid.
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Bank Repossessed Cars to be Sold Directly to the Public
New Honda City in New Castle will sell 101 bank repossessed and other used vehicles below Kelley Blue Book value from May 24 to 29. Each car carries a $59 acquisition fee with payments set on the windshield, plus available financing up to $4 million. Trade-ins welcome. details and questions at (724) 658-9755.
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