Hart named Florida State athletic director at age 45
Dave Hart, formerly East Carolina athletic director, was named Florida State's new athletic director. He will start March 15 on a five year, 150000 dollar annual contract. Hart led East Carolina’s budget growth and upgraded facilities and emphasized a strong academic and athletic program.
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ECU forms 15 member panel to replace Hart as AD
East Carolina University announces a 15 member search committee led by I. Richard Brown to find a new athletics director after Dave Hart departs for Florida State. Henry VanSant becomes acting AD with no candidacy, and May is target for a replacement. The committee includes trustees chair Craig Souza and ex-player Carlester Crumpler. The program seeks a new conference affiliation for the football Pirates.
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Parham buzzer beater lifts ECU past George Mason 84 82
Tony Parham banked in a running 3 at the horn as East Carolina defeated George Mason 84 82 in Williams Arena. Parham finished with 16 points, Anton Gill had 23 and 12 rebounds, while GMU’s Langley led with 29. ECU improves to 14 8, 4 5 in the CAA. GMU falls to 6 15, 1 8. ECU visits Richmond next.
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Tar Heels shrug at No 1 as they chase title run
North Carolina players shrug off top ranking as they chase a conference lead. Coach Dean Smith downplays polls while forward Dante Calabria notes the team stayed aware of recent losses. Sullivan nears return after back surgery, with progress and timing uncertain.
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Kareem Abdul Jabbar Hall of Fame induction story
Kareem Abdul Jabbar recalls his early trophy at St. Jude's Elementary as he reflects on a hall of fame career spanning high school to UCLA and 20 NBA seasons. Inductees also include Anne Donovan Cheryl Miller Aleksandr Gomelsky Earl Strom and the John Kundla Vern Mikkelsen duo.
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Stars & Stripes wins race loses points on ruling
Dennis Conner’s Stars & Stripes won a race against America but lost two points due to a weather shortened round robin in the defender Citizen Cup. He complained the changes were unfair while America and Young America contend with revised schedules and a tight point spread among challengers.
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Babe Ruth Birthday Strikes Mark Baseball Lockout
On Babe Ruths 100th birthday a major league baseball strike dominated headlines as President Clinton deadline passed without a deal and WJ Usery preparation for a settlement was not delivered. The dispute centers on nearly 2 billion dollars with mediation ongoing and potential congressional action. Darryl Strawberry of the Giants was suspended 60 days for violating MLB mix policy terms and his aftercare program, ending his 29 game run with the team amid federal tax evasion charges.
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