Indians protest at Jacobs Field limited courtroom compromise
American Indians protested Cleveland's Jacobs Field over the caricature logo and nickname, winning a right to protest on stadium property at two grassy corners outside the ballpark. A sellout crowd saw Cleveland defeat Minnesota as officials watched a peaceful demonstration between factions before a June 12 full hearing.
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Cleveland
Jacobs Field
Indians
Minnesota Twins
Gates
American Indians
Cleveland Indians
Gateway Sports Complex
Kovacic
Kovaric
Gateway
U.S
John Manos
Dee and Scherrer contend in pro golf events
Sally Dee and Tom Scherrer, aspiring Central New York pros, moved into contention on two tours. Dee shot 2-under 69 at the Salisbury Classic in North Carolina to sit seven behind leader Laurel Kean and in a three way tie for 11th after 36 holes. Scherrer posted 70 at the Nike South Carolina Classic in Florence for 141 total, chasing leader Brett Quigley and tied in a crowded chase for sixth.
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Sally Dee
Tom Scherrer
New York
Nike
Bellevue
Dee
New York State
Herald
Salisbury
N.C
Florence
S.C
Skaneateles
Scherrer
Brett Quigley
Cornell Coach Hired by Southern Methodist
SMU named Mike Dement as basketball coach to replace John Shumate who resigned after a fourth straight losing season. Dement, 41, led UNC Greensboro for four years and Cornell for five, and previously served as an assistant under Duke's Mike Krzyzewski during the 1952-33 season. His team went 23-5 in the most recent season.
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Southern Methodist
Mike Dement
North Carolina-Greensboro
Dement
John Shumate
Cornell University
Duke
Mike Krayzewski
Blount signs with Pitt after flip from news conference
Seven foot center Mark Bloum committed to Pittsburgh Panthers after canceling a news conference and briefly contemplating Syracuse and Louisville. He averaged 24 points per game last season at Dobbs Ferry New York and joins a Pitt class already among the nation’s top recruiting groups.
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Mark Bloum
Pith
Panthers
Blount
Pitt
Dobbs Ferry
Syracuse
Louisville
Fans bid farewell to Gaahden in Boston Garden finale
Celtics fall 95 92 to Orlando Magic in Game 4 ending a playoff bid as fans linger inside the old arena to say goodbye. Security clears the court after revelers pose photos kiss the leprechaun and pop champagne while others reflect on 16 banners and legacy.
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Boston
Joan Meissner
Celtics
Boston Garden
Orlando Magic
Jane Brunet
Red Auerbach
Larry Bird
Auerbach
NBA
Garden
Gaahden
Bird
M.L. Carr
NHL
Boston Bruins
Fleet Center
Bruins
New Jersey
Montreal Canadiens
FleetCenter
Associated Press Celtics
Derby Day Hunches Mix Favorites and Long Shots
Kentucky Derby preview notes no clear favorite with 19 entrants. Timely bets favor Tejano Run and Blue Grass winner Wil Syn while Serena's Song and Timber Country face long odds. Highlighted are post positions, past winners, and notable jockeys including Julie Krone and Jerry Bailey.
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Louisville
America
Mike Battaglia
Churchill Downs
California
Serena
Song
Timber Country
Holy Bull
Sea Horn
Lal E. Tee
Sinke
Serena’s
Dazzling Falls
Wil Syn
Citadeed
Europe
Cindeed
Jerry Bailey
Hall of Fame
Julie Krone
the Roses
Bke Jumron
Goncalino Almeida
Jambafaye Jazz
Ski Captain
Japan
Knockadoon
Lake George
Meeke
Ciadend
Chase for Cup begins in America's Cup clash
SAN DIEGO The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron prepares Team New Zealand to challenge Dennis Conner and Young America as the 29th America's Cup opens on the Pacific. Skipper Russell Coutts leads a 37-1 trial record toward a best-of-nine final, with Peter Blake pledging a fair contest and Conner vowing to win with Stars & Stripes and the mermaid Younger America deal under fire.
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San Diego
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
Dennis Conner
Auckland
RNZYS
New Zealand
Conner
America
Pacific Ocean
Russell Coutts
Black Magic
Peter Blake
Blake
Young America
U.S
Pact 95
Stars & Stripes
Shout
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Sarah Detor
Solvay
Amy Formoza
Westhill
Story
Jay Searcy
Knight-Ridder News Service
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