Robbie Knievel aims to jump Caesars Palace fountains in Las Vegas
Robbie Knievel plans a 180 foot motorcycle leap over Caesars Palace fountains in Las Vegas following Evel Knievel's famed 1967 attempt. The 26 year old rider, guaranteed 250000 plus a share of pay per view, faces a 150 foot ramp gap and a pillar to clear while spectators crowd the Strip. Rich Rose of Caesars notes this will be the final attempt regardless of result.
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Burg Jr High Girls Take Second In Quadrangular
Burg Junior High girls place second behind Lyndon in a district quadrangular meet. Carol Saueressig wins shot put, Amy Hermreck takes discus. Burg athletes post multiple top finishes including Vietze in hurdles and relay squads. Williamsburg results listed.
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Lyndon
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Williamsburg
Cowboys star Randy White retires after 14 NFL seasons
Irving Texas AP reports Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Randy White known as Monster announces retirement at 36 after 14 seasons. White made nine Pro Bowls and eight All-Pro honors between 1977 and 1985, sidelined by nagging injuries the past two seasons.
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Stewart Perry pace Heritage opening round leaders
Stewart and Perry shot 6 under 65 to lead the Heritage Classic after the first round at Harbour Town. Eastwood and Mediate sit two behind, with Stewart seeking to tune his game for Harbour Town while Perry hopes to rebound from a tough season.
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Coleaders
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Bob Eastwood
Rocco Mediate
Wellsville Eagles sweep Gardner-Edgerton meet events
Thuro Todd led Wellsville boys to second place at Gardner Edgerton Invita tional with four golds and a school record 53-9 in shot put, plus wins in long jump 22-6% and 400 51.1 and 200 23.0. O'Connor and Canaan also contributed in pole vault while Stimpff, O Connor, and Canaan ran the 1600 relay. Coons set a WHS shot put mark 37-4% and placed second in discus 99-4 and javelin 99-9 as Wellsville girls finished seventh with 41 points. Lansing won the meet. Wellsville will travel to Louisburg next.
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Marc Thuro
Aaron Todd
Wellsville
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Brian O’connor
Paul Canaan
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Garett
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Paola
Spring Hill
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Sugar Ray Robinson Dies at 67 From Heart Disease
Los Angeles report says Sugar Ray Robinson died Wednesday from arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The five time middleweight champion known for versatility and pound-for-pound greatness was 67 and had battled Alzheimer's and diabetes.
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