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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1995
Page
11
New York reports Mickey Mantle’s death from cancer. Notes the roof near Yankee Stadium’s right field grandstand where Mantle hit two remarkable home runs, nearly clearing the stadium. Signals Mantle’s legacy and rare feat in the sport.
Steve Elkington clinched the PGA Championship after a playoff at Riviera, sinking a 25-foot birdie on the first playoff hole to outlast Colin Montgomerie. The 17-under total matched a major record, as par proved elusive on the soft Riviera greens.
Phil Maggert and Faxon clinched places on the Ryder Cup team as they navigated the championship final rounds. The day also saw Els fail to maintain his lead as the third-round leader faltered in the last 18 holes.
Mark Martin dominates from pole to win the Bud at the Glen becoming the first NASCAR driver to win three consecutive road race events at Watkins Glen. Wally Dallenbach led early before Martin passed him with six laps left and held on for a one second margin amid late cautions and a costly pit incident involving Rusty Wallace. Jeff Gordon finished third extending his points lead over Sterling Marlin while Dale Earnhardt dropped to fourth after a broken transmission.
Laurinburg in Scotland County moves to become the East Coast land speed hub by converting the Maxton Air Base runway into a racing course. The East Coast Timing Association plans a Sept weekend event with speeds toward 400 mph, featuring rocket cars and passenger cars alike, amid a niche, safety conscious racing culture.
Florida State enters the season as the AP preseason No. 1 for the fourth time since 1988. Clay Shiver says the team is "a little more used to it now" as they prepare under coach Butch Davis with questions about defense after key NFL departures. Todd Rebel and Warrick Dunn stress reload mindset and high stakes in ACC play. Danny Kanell leads the offense as the Seminoles aim for another national title.
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