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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 2001
Page
8
The All England Club announced Wimbledon will seed 32 players instead of 16 in the year, a move aimed at appeasing clay court experts and adopted across the four Grand Slam events including the U.S. Australian and French Opens.
Southern California icon John McKay died in Tampa Florida at 77 remembered for four national titles and his wit. He popularized the I formation then built the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as their first coach and nearly propelled them to a Super Bowl in his fourth season.
The United States swept Germany 3-0 in Colorado Springs to win a weekend World League series. Germany dropped games 32-30 25-15 and 25-16 as the U S built a 13-6 lead in the third and finished with a 5-0 run to seal the win.
Bob Estes carded an even par 71 to protect a one stroke margin over Bernhard Langer finishing 17 under 267 for his first victory since 1994. He saved par at 16 and 17 to seal the Memphis triumph and claim a $630,000 payout.
Ralf Schumacher outdrove his older brother Michael to win the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The brothers began on the front row with polesitter Michael Jed, but Ralf pulled away after his pit stop on lap 35 of 69 and led the rest of the race, defending series champion Michael Ferrari fading in the pits.
Gordon moves to Winston Cup lead after a dramatic comeback at Michigan International Speedway. Hendrick Motorsports earns its 100th victory as Gordon passes Ricky Rudd on the final lap to extend his series lead. He describes racing as his sole focus and passion.
Gustavo Kuerten wins the French Open for a third time, joining a small group of greats including Cochet Lacoste Borg Lendl and Widlanger. The Brazilian faces questions about success on other surfaces as his grand slam record on non clay remains limited.
Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal sparked the Lakers as Robert Horry sealed a 96 91 victory over the 76ers with clutch late scoring. Iverson flirted with a tying shot as Horry closed the game with a pair of free throws and a pivotal 3 earlier.
Philadelphia guard Aaron McKie, guarding Kobe Bryant, scored five points and faced fatigue after a grueling postseason. Iverson starred with 85 points and 12 rebounds as the Lakers beat the Sixers 96-91 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
The International Boxing Hall of Fame induction saluted Philadelphia figures such as Carmen Basilio and Midget Wolgast with a Philly flavor. Notables George Benton Ralph Citro and alumni Jolin Jeff Chandler and Matthew Saad Muhammad attended as Joe Frazier, in town for his daughter’s bout, was absent. Bernard Fernandez noted Philadelphia’s deep boxing ties and the phrasing He’s a Philly fighter captures the city’s impact.
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