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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2000
Page
14
Serena Williams defeated world No. 1 Martina Hingis 4-6 6-2 6-3 to reach the estyle.com Classic final, where she will face Lindsay Davenport. Hingis led the first set before Williams rallied for the win.
Syracuse University graduate Adrian Woodley defended his title at the Canadian track and field championships in Victoria British Columbia clocking 13.67 seconds to secure a spot on the Olympic team. He earned multiple honors during SU tenure including Northeast Regional Athlete of the Year from the U S Track Coaches Association.
Safety Eugene Robinson, three time Pro Bowler and 15 year NFL veteran from Colgate, joined the Carolina Panthers on a one year contract worth 440000. He has played for Atlanta Seattle and Green Bay and leads the league with 56 interceptions among active players.
The basketball believed used by Wilt Chamberlain to score 100 points is up for auction with a notarized spectator affidavit. The artifact, tied to the 1962 historic game between the Philadelphia Warriors and the New York Knicks, sold previously for $551,844 on April 28, and will return to the auction house for Sept 21–22.
Seventeen year old Incredible K defeated nine younger rivals to win the C K G Billings Amateur Trot at the Syracuse Mile on Saturday. Don Hoover, racing secretary, notes this is the oldest horse he recalls seeing in his years of involvement.
Evander Holyfield, aging and worn, edges John Ruiz in a final round surge to secure a unanimous decision and become the first boxer to claim portions of the heavyweight title four times. He won on two cards by one point and on the third by four, dominating late in the bout as Ruiz wore down. Levon Kirkland faces possible fines after a late hit on Jeff Lewis, defending that it was not his style yet states he would hit if rushing the quarterback.
Donovan McNabb, amid morning Eagles practice at Lehigh University, is serenaded by two preschoolers. One carries his helmet and asks for an invite to his house, which he declines politely. He signs autographs for fans before lunch and an afternoon session.
Detroit Lions stunned Buffalo Bills 15-13 on a late 50-yard field goal by Jason Hanson after a comeback in the second half. James Stewart scored for Detroit and Rob Johnson connected with Eric Moulds for a 72-yard Buffalo touchdown, with Christie adding key field goals.
NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson escaped a crash at the Lysol 200 on the Glen when his car veered off the main straight and struck a barricade of Styrofoam blocks, which exploded upon impact. Johnson called it a close call amid a season shadowed by fatalities and discussions on safer walls and barriers.
ESPN notes Global Crossing at The Glen is the 21st race of the 2000 Winston Cup at Watkins Glen International, with 12:30 p.m. start. Gordon has won the last three Cup events at the Glen and seeks another victory in today’s event.
Mandy Castellino, Syracuse News staff intern, reveals she carries hypertrophic cardiomyopathy like former SU basketball player Conrad McRae. She recounts giving up sports to protect her life, recalling childhood sports passion, diagnosis at 15, and impact on her outlook and career path.
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