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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1996
Page
15
NBC announced the Super Bowl audience reached about 138.5 million for Dallas's 27 to 17 win over Pittsburgh, surpassing the 1994 game between Dallas and Buffalo which drew roughly 134.8 million viewers.
The broadcast drew an average national rating of 46.1 and a 72 share, up 12 percent from last year's 49ers blowout over the Chargers on ABC. The 46.1 marks the highest rating since 1986 when NBC posted 48.3 for a New England versus Chicago game. The all-time high remains CBS's 49.1 in 1982 for 49ers versus Bengals.
Larry Brown, Cowboys cornerback with two interceptions in the 27-17 win over Pittsburgh, faced a car or truck prize decision at the MVP ceremony in Tempe. Amid media questions and a playful crowd chant, he picked the car door, while Deion Sanders quipped about Jerry Jones, and Brown ultimately chose the ear.
The Philadelphia Phillies exchange Heathcliff Slocumb to Boston for Lee Tinsley Glenn Murray and Ken Ryan plus Rick Holyfield and Larry Wimberly swap from the Red Sox. Slocumb a 92 save All Star closer last year. Tinsley batted .284 in 100 games for Boston.
Al Unser Jr leads a four man addition to the 12 car IROC lineup joining Scott Pruett Robby Gordon and Tom Kendall The 11th ROC appearance for Unser marks his IndyCar titles while Gordon makes his IROC debut The series runs February 16 at Daytona with events at Talladega Charlotte and Michigan including IROC s first night race at Charlotte.
Thailand’s bid to stage a heavyweight bout with Mike Tyson hit a snag over money. Deputy Education Minister Chaowarin Satthasakshi said promoter Don King seeks $60 million, with Thailand offering $50 million and only Asia broadcast rights, leaving U.S. and global markets to King.
Charlie Jewtraw, the 95 year old who won the first gold at the 1924 Winter Olympics 500 meters, died in Hobe Sound Florida. Born May 5 1900 in Lake Placid he also claimed US championships in 1921 and 1923 and led his Lake Placid team to five wins at the 1923 International Championships in St Johns New Brunswick. His Olympic medal sits at the Smithsonian in Washington DC. One teammate was Jack Shea who later won two golds at Lake Placid 1932.
Mats Wilander and Czech player Karel Novacek sue the International Tennis Federation in London over alleged cocaine test disclosures at the French Open. ITF says it cannot comment. Wilander claims he has not seen any test or documents and calls the accusations false.
Chicago Bulls midseason 38 3 pace sparks debate over whether they are the best ever. Comparisons with Wilt Chamberlain era Lakers and Celtics, plus Jordan Pippen West and Hairston clashes, frame a hunt for all time distinction ahead of a championship.
Dallas faces cap pressures with 35 players under contract for about 40 million next season as Kevin Smith returns and Troy Brown may be cut. The 1995 team has a 40 million cap forecast amid free agents like Darren Woodson and linebackers Dixon Edwards and Darrin Smith seeking new deals.
Tim McDonald and other officials reshuffle seven 49ers contracts to fit cap space and push for new signings while Dallas restructures Aikman’s deal to add room for Sanders. Steinberg could steer an AFC club to success as teams haggle over top players like Smith and Woodson amid looming free agency and projections.
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