Monday, 8/4/97 Reed looks forward to challenges of playing at UCLA BASKETBALL: Bruins’ championship hopes brighten with new player, who adds strength, skill to team By James Tamkin Daily Bruin Contributor Although it has been said that you can’t go home again, Pauley Pavilion will feel a lot like home for Travis Reed, the 6-foot-7 […]
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Jim Courier
Monday, July 28, 1997 Courier breaks through to win title Former Bruin Justin Gimelstob defeats Andre Agassi in first-round homecoming TENNIS:By Mark Shapiro Daily Bruin Staff It was probably the perfect three-week vacation for Jim Courier. After his struggles this year prompted a three-week respite, Courier came out of hibernation at the Infiniti Open. In […]
Earl Watson at the basket
Monday, July 28, 1997 Recruit’s Bruin dream comes true BASKETBALL: Versatility, loyalty, work ethic helps Kansas star reach lofty goal of blue and goldBy James Tamkin Daily Bruin Staff With all the latest buzz and hype over the last two recruits to sign on to the UCLA men’s basketball team, everyone forgot about sweet-shooting Earl […]
Brent Boyd
Monday, July 28, 1997 Rediscovering lost game of baseball in small ballparks across California MINOR LEAGUE: Enjoying America’s favorite pastime without big egos, contractsIn the bleachers … I found baseball heaven last weekend. It’s a place where green is the color of the grass, and not the money that’s earned by playing on it. It’s […]
Tourney offers children more than just tennis
Monday, 7/21/97 Tourney offers children more than just tennis By Steve Kim Daily Bruin Contributor Tennis is the focus of attention this week at the Los Angeles Tennis Center, and numerous promotional events gather around the hard-hitting matches of the Infiniti Open. Racquet Days and free tennis clinics for children are side events designed to […]
Dollar accepts UC Irvine offer for assistant coaching position
Monday, 7/21/97 Dollar accepts UC Irvine offer for assistant coaching position BASKETBALL: Former Bruin brings invaluable expertise to Anteaters By Stan Johnson Jr. Daily Bruin Senior Staff Cameron Dollar, former UCLA point guard and a member of the 1995 Bruin championship team, recently accepted the assistant coach position at UC Irvine. In last week’s paper, […]
Former Bruin, big guns ready to fire at Los Angeles Tennis Center
Monday, 7/21/97 Former Bruin, big guns ready to fire at Los Angeles Tennis Center By Mark Shapiro Daily Bruin Staff As the hardcourt tennis season heats up on the road to the U.S. Open, the professional tennis tour brings its version of the 7th Artillery to the Los Angeles Tennis Center. The Infiniti Open, which […]