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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1998
Page
7
Wimbledon champion Pete Sampras pulled out of the Mercedes-Benz Cup in Los Angeles due to a foot injury from surgery. The 32-player field still includes Patrick Rafter, Tim Henman, Goran Ivanisevic, and Andre Agassi.
Saratoga Race Course starts its 130th season with racing six days a week until Sept 7 and Tuesday closings. Nine races run Fri–Mon, 10 on Wed–Thu. The Travers Stakes returns on Aug 29, with 11 more on Labor Day. Overall 35 stakes races totaling $6.5 million in purses.
Tour de France riders angry over the drug scandal delay the start of racing by two hours led by Laurent Jalabert the top rider for three years before stage twelve. Tom Steels won the stage while Jann Ullrich held a 71 second overall lead over Bobby Julich.
Terrell Davis became the NFLs highest paid running back after signing a nine year deal with the Denver Broncos. Worth about 56.1 million dollars including an 11 million signing bonus. He reported to training camp to confirm the deal. Davis rushed for 1538 yards in 1996 and 1750 yards in 1997.
NBC host Bob Costas riffs on Barbara Walters as she names Dennis Rodman one of her 10 most fascinating people, noting Walters’ focus on ratings over fascination. He argues Walters sold out by chasing higher Nielsen numbers rather than genuine interest.
Central Region lacrosse fell 16-6 to Long Island after a 5-4 halftime lead as Long Island ran off 12 straight goals at Nazareth College. Zack Wallace led Central with a two goal effort. Kowalski pitched a one hitter to lift Central 3-0 in softball over Long Island.
Report describes varied athletes at the 21st Empire State Games at Chester Institute of Technology. Synchronized swimmers, led by Elaine Morgillo, challenge stereotypes as others discuss their artful, misunderstood sport amid a campus crowd of archers, weightlifters, and players.
New York slugger Darryl Strawberry belts his 14th and 15th homers in a 5-4 Yankees victory over Chicago. Andy Pettitte earns the win, Mariano Rivera notches the save as New York extends its streak to four, reaching 72-25. Strawberries also hobbles with a left knee limp after a home run, amidst late-inning adjustments.
Darren Lowe of Brown scored the game winner as Team USA, aiming for a fifth straight title, held off Canada 15 14 before 10 793 fans at Homewood Field. Canada mounted a late comeback led by Gary Gait Paul Gait and Tom Marechek, while Rodney Tapp won nine of 11 faceoffs in the fourth.
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