Collins struggles at mini camp as Panthers push signing drive
Rookie Kerry Collins admits overload and frustration reading defenses in Charlotte minicamp. Coach Capers notes progress with added plays and Collins studies two hours nightly. Panthers pursue signings, with 11 drafted players under deal as Jacksonville has signed all 10. Sponsor deals include a five year platinum sponsorship with local car dealers.
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Carolina Jeep/Eagle
Lincolnton Wolves reach state final in tight playoff win
Lincolnton High defeats Ledford 3-2 to advance to a best of three state championship series against Western Guilford at Five County Stadium in Zebulon. Sigmon pitched seven innings holding Ledford to three hits while Lincolnton overcame early jams and an unearned run error.
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the Gazette
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Petty crew aims to build momentum after back-to-back top finishes
The Petty team, boosted by a rare win, aims to lift five Pontiac entries as crew chief Bany Dodson notes the victory could open more consistent finishes. NASCAR aerodynamic tweaks three weeks earlier helped, with Michael Waltrip placing third last week and Petty winning this race. Dodson calls the win a shot in the arm for Pontiacs.
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Bany Dodson
Darrell Waltrip
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Rusty Wallace
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Ford
Chevrolet
Wallace
Nascar
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Waltrip
Mast Switching to Pontiac a 1996 Move
Jeff Owens reports Rick Mast will move from Ford to Pontiac after 1995. Ricky Rudd weighs a similar switch while Chad Little eyed for Busch and Winston Cup duties. Pontiac plans to add drivers for 1996 to debut a new Grand Prix.
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Pontiac
Ricky Rudd
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Little
Panthers add familiar faces as free agents move in
Fangio praises first hand knowledge over research as a key factor in evaluating players. Mills credits Fangio Capers and staff for making his departure from New Orleans easier. Stone seeks veteran familiarity and Beebe predicts more Bills players may follow to Carolina next season.
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Stanford Rolls to 8-3 Win Over Clemson in CWS
Stanford, seeded eighth, rode Kyle Peterson’s eight hitter to an 8-3 victory over Clemson in Omaha. Peterson improved to 14-1 with 10th complete game of the season, striking out seven and walking none. Stanford built an 8-1 lead with three run-innings in the first and fifth, led by Steve Carver and Dusty Allen, while Clemson ends its CWS run winless in three straight. The Cardinal advance to face Tennessee in an elimination game.
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