United States Dominates Sweden in Davis Cup Semifinal Opener
On an outdoor Las Vegas court, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras led the U S to a 2-0 edge over Sweden after day one. Agassi defeated Mats Wilander 7 6 7 5 6 2 6 2, while Sampras beat Thomas Engqvist 6 8 6 4 3 6 6 3 to put the U S within one win of the final as three matches remain.
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Ali returns to Lewiston for bicentennial boxing show
Muhammad Ali, slowed by Parkinsons, visits Lewiston Maine to attend a boxing event at the Central Maine Civic Center staged during the bicentennial celebration. About 200 fans cheer as Ali appears ringside during a six bout card and accepts a gold pen from Mayor John Jenking after a lighthearted speech.
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Hill offers 30k to 40k to save Withrow sports
Tyrone Hill of the Cleveland Cavaliers pledged between 30 000 and 40 000 to save Withrow High School sports. He made the offer Friday in a call to coach George Dackeon. If he donates 40 000 or more, Withrow sports will be restored for the year, according to principal Patricia Rice. Cincinnati public schools risk cutting sports if two levies fail on the November 7 ballot.
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SU Volleyball Opens USF Tournament With Big Victory
Syracuse University volleyball beat Jackson State 15-5 in the opening set as Cartara Parte led the Orangewomen with seven kills. The 8-4 team then faced San Francisco and later host South Florida in the tournament finale.
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Lehman, Pavin spark USA in Ryder Cup opener at Oak Hill
On day one at Oak Hill Americans seize a 5-3 lead over Europe as Tom Lehman and Payne Stewart era stalwarts spark the surge. Nick Faldo and Colin Montgomerie collide with faltering doubles while Davis Love III Jeff Magee and Phil Mickelson push two-ball routs in favorable conditions despite teary skies.
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Spartans for first win after dramatic overtime
East Syracuse Minoa defeats Baldwinsville in overtime 2 1 to 1 The tie at regulation came when Joao Valerio converted a penalty kick with two minutes left Jason Dellich scored in overtime to seal the Spartans first victory of the season Spartan coach Hank Collins praised the team’s conditioning defense and teamwork Bees captain Keith McGuinnes had opened the scoring for Baldwinsville which held the Spartans in check earlyهداف
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Mexico Tigers Triumph For Oswego County Bragging Rights
Mexico High School beat Phoenix 20-8 on a misty night at home, with Jason Fleming breaking free for a 90 yard TD and gaining 242 yards on 20 carries. The win, following two early losses, gives Mexico a symbolic county title with fans chanted champions. Coach Dominic Ciriello urged the squad to remember the feeling and push for more after a painful start.
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Angels tumble as Red Sox 78 comparison resurfaces
The California Angels dropped their eighth straight, 8-3 to the Texas Rangers, falling from first place in the AL West as Seattle claimed sole lead after a Mariners win. Manager Marcel Lachemann hears the 78 Red Sox comeback echoes, while Ripken hits a season high five RBIs in Baltimore’s 10-3 win over Milwaukee.
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