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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1999
Page
12
Former New York Jets lineman Mark Gastineau, 42, was arrested on a felony charge after police say he burned his girlfriend with a cigarette lighter a week earlier. The 23 year old woman declined to have her name released.
Torrance Wright Jr. a Franklin High School center collapsed during a scrimmage with Wayne High School at Livingston County and died later at Strong Memorial Hospital. An autopsy will determine the cause of death.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was jailed for a misdemeanor after being seen at the scene of a traffic stop while driving to church. Jones was booked and arraigned. Highland Park police offered few details on bond. Police chief Darrell Fant said Jones was cooperative during the arrest.
The New York Times reports a secret 1995 meeting between the NFL and the Players Association where they allegedly agreed to overlook a number of positive drug tests. A league official cited a concession for a tougher policy, with estimates of failed tests ranging from about sixteen to over twenty.
The Syracuse University football team falls to No 34 in the AP poll after the preseason rankings mention, with Florida State at No 1 and Penn State rising to No 2. The Orangemen have yet to play a regular-season game, while other teams receive substantial votes.
Former Skaneateles resident Tom Scherrer tied for ninth at the Reno Tahoe golf tournament. He shot a strong round to finish nine behind winner Nolah Begay Til, earning $61,531. Scherrer’s result marked his best showing of the year as he competed at Gander for the event.
A Toledo survey of 400 alumni found most favor other college football teams over Toledo. Michigan and Ohio State loomed large in the Big Ten shadows, and even Toledo alumni showed little enthusiasm for the Rockets. The Syracuse game later drew similar indifferent interest as about 4,200 seats remained available.
Miami takes 23-12 victory at Giants Stadium as Kenny Kelly shines in his first start, completing 17 of 25 for 245 yards and two point conversions while tailback James Jackson runs for a touchdown. Ohio State substitutes fail to replace injured stars and struggle to match Miami's offensive tempo.
New York routed Seattle 11-5 as Ricky Ledee delivered a two run inside the park homer and went 3 for 3 with three RBIs. Seattle finished 1-6 against New York this season and was outscored 21-6 in the three games at Yankee Stadium.
Syracuse SkyChiefs sit two games behind first place in the International League North with eight games left after a 5-4 loss to Scranton Wilkes Barre. They control their fate with four straight games against the Red Barons and Pawtucket Red Sox, then a two game set in Pawtucket.
Akron reports Tiger Woods withstands a late challenge from Phil Mickelson at Firestone Country Club to win the PGA Championship and NEC Invitational in a dominant season. He clinched the $1 million prize with a 1 over 71, after leading by five strokes entering Sunday, mirroring a Medinah finish.
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