Rudd says minimal changes planned for Pocono race
Ricky Rudd, amid a tight Winston Cup title chase with Dale Jarrett and Jeff Gordon, plans little adjustment at Pocono Raceway as he aims to win the Pennsylvania 500 six weeks after his Pocono 500 victory. He emphasizes aggressive, consistent driving and avoids pointing to championship standings. Gordon seeks third Pocono pole after leading 86 laps in June. Jarrett and Rudd rallied late in the race.
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Long Pond
Ricky Rudd
Pocono International Raceway
Nascar
Pocono
Rudd
Robert Yates Racing
Dale Jarrett
Jeff Gordon
Gordon
Jarrett
New
Yates
Victory Lane
Championship scenario hinted in racing notes
Fragmentary recap notes Sterling Marlin Rusty Wallace and Tony Stewart mentioned in a championship context. Race date November 18 referenced with Pennsylvania 500 as a possible title decider. Predicted winner described as not within striking distance of leaders.
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Tony
Bland and Durnian Lead After First Round at Open
John Bland and Denis Durnian share the lead at 2 under after a windy first round at Royal County Down in County Down. Jack Nicklaus sits two strokes back at 1 under following a 70 with three practice rounds and a late bogey on the last hole. Bernard Gallacher ties for third with Bob Charles, Brian Huggett, John Morgan, and Nobori Sugar after a 69.
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Newcastle
Northern Ireland
Jack Nicklaus
John Bland
Denis Durnian
County Down
Belfast
Farmer
Bernard Gallacher
Bob Charles
Brian Huggett
John Morgan
Nobori Sugar
Gary
Arnold Palmer
Nicklaus
Royal County Down
Jones wary of Gonzalez in light heavyweight title defense
Roy Jones Jr eyes caution after Lennox Lewis upset as he trains for a 12 round title defense against Julio Gonzalez at Staples Center. Jones, the favorite, discusses readiness and Gonzalez's size reach and power, while noting Jones holds WBC IBF and WBA belts and a 44 1 record with 36 KOs.
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Los Angeles
Roy Jones Jr
Lennox Lewis
Staples Center
Jones
Julio Gonzalez
Lewis
Hasim ‘Rahman
South Africa
Rahman
Gonzalez
Advan
Pensacola
Fla
Felix Trinidad
Shane Mosley
Oscar de la Hoya
WBC
IBF
WBA
Incoming Florida player Ernste Autin dies of heat stroke
Florida freshman Ernste Autin died from heat stroke complications six days after collapsing during a voluntary summer workout outside Florida Field. Coach Steve Spurrier and athletic officials expressed grief as the state recalls the February death of Florida State lineman Devaughn Darling in a similar incident. Autin’s death raises questions about heat-related risks in collegiate football workouts.
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Gainesville
Fla
Florida
Ernste Autin
Autin
Florida Field
Steve Spurrier
Florida State
Devaughn Darling
Jeremy Foley
Lafayette
Foley
Darling
Tom Haney
Dave Hart
Bobby Bowden
Fred Mueller
University of North Carolina
Lance Butler
South Favored In Cruces Showdown With Hendersons Involved
The South leads 35-18-4 in the series and has won four of six recent meetings. Moore Baskett and Cooper Henderson headline the lineup with Bryan Henderson, Artesia’s ex quarterback, joining Trinity University in San Antonio this fall. Kickoff is at 7 30 p m tonight.
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Moore
Baskett
Cooper Henderson
Bryan
Artesia High
Parade Magazine
Roswell High
Clovis
Bryan Henderson
Artesia
Trinity University
San Antonio
Texas
Runner's Classic in Ruidoso Applications Open
Applications are being taken for the 18th annual Runner's Classic in Ruidoso on Aug 11. Events include 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk, and a one mile kids run. Registration costs 10 dollars by Aug 1 and 12 dollars day of race. registration starts 7 am at Village Hall.
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Ruidoso
Village Hall
Cree Meadows Dr
Ruidoso Parks and Recreation
North-South Vigil sparks late rally in exhibition
The North, led by Vigil and Van Landingham, overcame a first half deficit to beat the South 82-75. Griffiths praised Vigil for driving the offense as Van Landingham scored all 10 second-half points and Matt Brazil and Josh Van Landingham hit from three.
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Vigil
van Landingham
Mora
Daniel Pacheco
Jay R. Abeyta
Santa Fe Indian School
Griffiths
Jesse Contreras
Eunice
Joe Moon
Mesilla Valley Christian
Josh Boazman
Texico
Griffith
Cimarron
Matt Brazil
Jemez Valley
Josh van Landingham
Contreras
Moon
Jared Willis
Mesilla Valley
Boazman
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Pennsylvania
Rusty Wallace
Tony Stewart
Bland
Durnian
Antin
Henderson
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RHS
Roswell Ross
Enchanted Lands Park
Gazebo
Canoncito
Riverside
Batson
GHS
Goddard High School
GHL
Bobby Bates
N. Pell
New Mexico
N. Main
Mexico
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