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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 2001
Page
11
In mid-1995 Amarillo residents recount the Oklahoma City bombing and later World Trade Center attacks. A church Army chaplain recalls the grim cleanup and the disbelief at the towers collapse. The writer vows to keep working despite fear.
Nationwide sports paused after terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. Major league baseball canceled all today’s games and delayed others, with park crowds emptied and networks rerunning coverage. Tigers Woods called it a sad day as teams reassessed pennant races and security tightened at venues like Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
In the World Golf Championship event at Bellerive, Tiger Woods faced a nation in shock as the 9/11 attacks unfolded. Reports from Joe Corless disturbed and delayed players like Phil Mickelson and Jesper Parnevik, while others remained stranded. The American Express Championship proceeded with adjustments, and Woods reflected on the fragile mood as the tour debated delaying play.
Salt Lake officials say security for the 2002 Winter Olympics will be completely re evaluated after terrorist attacks in America. Mitt Romney headlines a $200 million plan as insufficient and calls for a federal safety review while promising full engagement in the process.
Athletic directors of the Mountain West Conference planned a 24 hour monitoring period before a definitive determination on whether to conduct scheduled events. Commissioner Craig Thompson emphasized safety of student athletes and supporters amid today’s tragedy.
A wide range of sports were canceled or postponed after Tuesday’s terrorist attacks. Auto racing NASCAR canceled New Hampshire 300 qualifying. Sports Car Club of America postponed Solo Nationals in Topeka. NHRA Keystone Nationals moved to October 4-7. Baseball all 15 MLB games postponed. college football and other college events postponed or rescheduled. many college and professional games canceled through the week. Also hockey, cycling, golf, soccer and other sports affected with training camp pauses and event postponements.
ENMU junior wide receiver and returner Dale Sanders earned the Lone Star Conference South Division special teams player of the week after a 37-6 win over New Mexico Highlands. Sanders returned a punt 49 yards for a early 14-0 lead and totaled 156 all purpose yards.
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