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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1994
Page
9
AP reports both leagues confront labor tensions as NBA owners push for a tighter salary cap and players threaten resistance. Union chief Grantham says a lockout would not surprise him, though the league argues talks continue with six weeks to go before the season.
Toronto AP report says NHL commissioner Gary Bettman plans to postpone the season if talks with the players union fail. Union head Bob Goodenow called the latest offer unacceptable after eight hours of bargaining. Bettman, in New York, warned time is short and the start date of Saturday hangs in the balance as talks resume or stall.
Norv Turner named Heath Shuler the Redskins starter for the Dallas game replacing John Friesz. Shuler, a Bryson City native and first round pick, will lead after Friesz struggled with turnovers and limited big plays. Friesz accepts a caretaker role as Shuler ramps up.
NFL management council backs Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars for additional selections in all seven rounds of the 1995 draft. If approved by owners, both expansion teams receive extra picks in each round, with further multiple selections planned for 1996.
The Chrysanthemum Festival in New Bern October 7 to 9 will spotlight sports including a bass tournament, a 3-on-3 basketball contest, and a softball event plus a heart walk. First Annual Manifest Open Team Bass Tournament set for Oct. 9 at Lawson Creek Park with $70 advance or $80 day-of entry. Casting Kids contest offers fishing trip and gear.
New Bern Bears rout Northeastern 6 to 1 to start Big East 4A play 8 1 1 overall and 1 0 in conference. Greg Gardner opened the scoring four minutes in with an unassisted strike followed by Charlie Turner and Ryan Hagen. Andy Kemske and Pete Rollins added goals as Gardner assisted twice. Northeasterns Brian Sawyer spoiled the shutout late in the half. The Bears used bench depth in the second half as coach Rick Stout praised multi player scoring while noting concerns about game fitness before their next game versus Kinston.
Rose defeated Bear 6-3 on Tuesday in Greenville to avenge last season’s loss to New Bern for the conference title. Vara Hartley beat Carissa Cheek at No 1, while Bethany Richards and Francie Emory won for Bear. Rampants swept bottom singles with Grace, Pognotta, and Emily winning for Rose.
Jeff Spicer of Wachovia Bank presents the Wachovia Trophy to New Bern High School athletic director Jimmy Thames for the best overall athletic program in the Big East 4A Conference for the 1993-94 season. New Bern won or shared titles in boys and girls soccer, boys and girls swimming, wrestling, and girls tennis, totaling 152.5 points to beat Northern Nash at 151.
Pamlico volleyball had its best day since joining the league, sweeping a doubleheader. Zarah Forbes dominated at the net with five kills and four blocks against Southwest Onslow and helped beat Dixon in straight sets. Erica Mitchell added five kills, Jenny Jones served for nine points with two aces.
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