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The Gaston Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 2001

Page

16

Former UCLA athlete earns degree under second chance program

At UCLA former football player Benson 46 returns as a senior on an athletic scholarship while pursuing a history degree and minor in African American studies. The NCAA degree completion program begun in 1988 has helped nearly 1,500 athletes gain credentials with a 97 percent graduation rate supported by private donations and NBA.

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Twins turn Fort Myers into extended spring training

In Fort Myers Florida a growing number of Twins players train during the off season at the team site near spring training. Pitchers Kyle Lohse and Adam Johnson throw a football to build arm strength while others lift weights in the same facilities. The group includes Jake and Joe Mauer and A J Pierzynski as they prepare for an uncertain spring. Doug Mientkiewicz emphasizes staying ready for opening day amid contract concerns.

Fort Myers Fla Gold Twins Kyle Lohse Adam Johnson Jake Joe Mauer A.J. Pierzynski Doug Mientkiewicz Randy Popple Mientkiewicz Miami Pierzynski Eric Milton Brian Buchanan

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