Air Force NASCAR ties reach recruits and brands
Sr. Master Sgt. Thomas Richline notes similarities between NASCAR and the Air Force as both rely on fast machines and tight teams. The military sponsors Nextel Cup drivers and Busch teams reflecting a broad strategy to recruit, educate and connect with potential enlistees at races. Army leads spending at about 16 million annually, Navy expands its NASCAR presence, while Marines and Coast Guard also participate, with families like Martha Nemechek supporting soldiers and veterans connected to the sport.
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Air Force
Ricky Rudd
Richline
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Marines
Army
Coast Guard
Army National Guard
Joe Nemechek
Nemechek
Thomas Nickerson
Nickerson
Martha Nemechek
Joe
Middle East
Dale) Earnhardt
Jeff Gordon
David Stremme
Jeff Priest
Stremme
Donald H. Rumsfeld
Bush
Rudd
Chiefs drop receiver Johnnie Morton from squad
Kansas City Chiefs cut Johnnie Morton two weeks after asking him to stay away from spring workouts. Morton, 33, had requested a pay cut and was unwilling to do so. Morton began his NFL career with the Lions in 1994 as the 21st overall pick and posted strong totals before joining the Chiefs as a free agent.
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Morton
Johnnie Morton
Kansas City Chiefs
Carl Peterson
Detroit
Lions
Kansas City
Dick Vermeil
Indianapolis
Pomona Ruths open season with four straight wins
Pomona Babe Ruth swept Carbondale 6-5 and 9-0 then beat Spring Hill 24-9 and 10-5 in two days of action. They face Ozankie at 5:30 p.m. in Ottawa Wood Bat tournament.
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Spring Hill
Ozankie
Jim Allen
Ottawa
Nicklaus injures fan at Memorial in Ohio
Jack Nicklaus’ errant tee shot sends a fan to hospital during the Memorial at Muirfield Village. He birdied late but three bogeys in the final four holes left him at 75, five behind leader Jeff Sluman, with Vijay Singh, Davis Love III, and Mike Weir behind. In St Louis, Cordish Co. to develop Ballpark Village near the new stadium, chosen by the Cardinals for mixed-use project.
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U.S
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Vijay Singh
Davis Love III
Mike Weir
Jeff Sluman
ST. Louis
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St. Louis Cardinals
Cordish Co
Cardinals
Mikan, Pioneering Lakers Star, Dies at 80
PHOENIX AP George Mikan known as the gentle giant of early pro basketball died at a Scottsdale rehabilitation center 18 days before his 81st birthday after a long battle with diabetes and kidney illness. His leg was amputated in 2000 and he had kidney dialysis for five years. He led the Minneapolis Lakers to five league titles in the franchise's first six years.
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George Mikan
Mikan
Scottsdale
Terry
Minneapolis Lakers
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Seattle
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