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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1995
Page
10
Technical violation at Portland International Raceway leads to disqualification for Al Unser Jr after winning the Budweiser G I Joe's 200. Jimmy Vasser secures his first Indycar victory in 48 starts as the ruling strips Unser of 21 points and official win credit.
Terry Labonte edged Chad Little in a nine-car duel on the 2.45 mile Watkins Glen course to win the Lysol 200. Labonte drove a Chevrolet and led the final 34 laps after a late surge, earning $20,370 as the race lasted two hours 23 minutes 11 seconds at an average speed of 84.186 mph.
The United States earned a scoreless draw with Colombia to clinch the U S Cup '95 after earlier wins over Nigeria and Mexico. Attendance at Rutgers Stadium reached 36 126 as fans supported a mainly veteran lineup in a major U S soccer event. Colombia's patch honoring Andres Escobar dimmed the mood after a World Cup first round exit and a fatal incident.
New York AP report says players wait to see if labor talks will restart on a deal already agreed in principle. Simon Gourdine notes scheduling may push a restart to later in the week after the college draft. Owners approved a new deal but players balk at a luxury tax. Stern cautions no commitment to restructure though the rookie draft in Toronto will proceed amid uncertainty over salaries and contract rules.
Shaquille ONeal launches a one on one challenge to Hakeem Olajuwon in a two sentence full page ad printed in The New York Times and USA Today. After being swept by Olajuwon and the Rockets in the finals the Orlando Magic center declares the series may be over but the rivalry continues. The ad carries the signature Shaq and leaves unclear whether ONeal or a sponsor paid for it or if Olajuwon participated.
In Phoenix the Charlotte Rage defeated the Arizona Rattlers 52-50 as Michael Proctor accounted for six touchdowns. A late two point failure by Arizona preserved Charlotte’s best start, 5-2, ahead of Friday’s home game against Albany. Proctor threw 315 yards and three TDs and ran for three scores.
Dennis Haysbert recalls crying while feeding his daughter as details of the April 19 blast emerge. Actors and athletes at the Hitting in the Heartland event raise about $70,000 for the OK Disaster Education Fund, praising Midwestern resilience and unity.
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