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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1998
Page
5
Pete Sampras’ career prompts a look at how he stacks against all time greats. The piece evaluates dominance, titles, longevity, and impact while weighing era-specific factors and landmark matches. It offers a concise, context-rich assessment of his place in tennis history.
The Ohio Amateur draws a competitive lineup as the field grows with notable entrants from state clubs and regional teams. Organizers anticipate a deep pool of talent across age groups, signaling a potential record lineup and tight matches at key rounds.
The piece critiques the All Star Game as a popularity contest. It points to Cal Ripken as a starting AL third baseman despite poor season performance, noting fans favored recognition over form and suggesting Nomar Garciaparra would be a better choice. It frames the event as a summer ritual prioritizing fame over merit.
Tonight at Coors Field in Denver the 69th All Star Game features starter matchups with David Wells 11-2 3.75 ERA for the American League and Greg Maddox 12-2 1.54 for the National League. The first pitch is set for 8 o'clock with Wells opposing Maddox in a marquee clash.
The 69th All-Star game features Greg Maddux and David Wells as the starting pitchers with Maddux the studious Urn er Felix Unger to Wells Oscar Madison. Maddux’s quick delivery and pinpoint control are highlighted as Wells may count pitches but not calories. The piece notes McGwire’s comfort with fame and Elyria’s Jon Hutman finishing fourth in a skills contest, plus Gary Sheffield and Jason Kendall in ongoing contract talks and the Indians releasing catcher Ron Karkovice.
Ken Griffey Jr. faced boos before agreeing to compete and then edged Jim Thome 3-2 in the final to win the All-Star Home Run Derby at Denver’s Coors Field in front of a 51 231 crowd. Griffey hit 19 homers across three rounds and claimed top vote getter honors from 4.2 million ballots.
Cynthia Cooper and Sheryl Swoopes led the Houston Comets past the Cleveland Rockers 78 64 at Gund Arena. Cooper scored 18 with five assists and four steals while Swoopes added 18 points seven assists and four steals in 22 minutes on her return from a fainting scare.
In Kohler Wisconsin Se Ri Pak defeats Jenny Chuasiriporn after 18 playoff holes and two sudden death holes to claim the U S Women's Open title The South Korean tears up after an 18 foot birdie clinches victory as 8 000 fans and former president George Bush watch
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