Thursday, March 6, 1997 COMMENTARY: Sports legends should end pursuit of former glory once they retire I ran into Magic Johnson at Pauley on Tuesday and it got me thinking. OK, maybe "ran into" is the wrong term. It’s not like we chatted or anything. Perhaps "I saw Magic Johnson" would be a more accurate […]
Category Archives: Sports
Rounding out his game
Thursday, March 6, 1997 M. HOOPS: Toby Bailey contributes more than just scoring to UCLABy Emmanuelle Ejercito Daily Bruin Staff Call it the curse of Arkansas. When the No. 9 UCLA men’s basketball team travels to Seattle to play Washington tonight, odds are that junior guard Toby Bailey will be on the receiving end of […]
Expectations hound Stanford’s Lambert
Thursday, March 6, 1997 M. VOLLEYBALL: Former Olympian takes aim at national championshipBy Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Contributor Many people see Mike Lambert in one way: "He has a lot of potential. For him, the sky is the limit." Many athletes have been tagged with this designation  being the next superstar. Yet only few […]
Lasorda elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Thursday, March 6, 1997 DODGERS: Rumors of possible comeback to management prove falseBy Tom Withers The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. — Tommy Lasorda isn’t returning to baseball; he’s headed for the Hall of Fame instead. Lasorda was elected along with Nellie Fox, a durable second baseman for the Chicago White Sox, and Negro Leaguer Willie […]
Tennessee’s Manning opts to complete last year of elegibility
Thursday, March 6, 1997 FOOTBALL: Decision to stay in school draws respect from fans, NFLBy Tom Sharp The Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Peyton Manning said they showed him the money, but he couldn’t ignore his heart. The Tennessee quarterback announced Wednesday he will postpone the riches of the NFL for one last season of […]
Experienced Bruins put muzzle on young Bulldogs
Thursday, March 6, 1997 M. TENNIS: Fresno State falls 6-1 to No. 1 UCLA; Taino defeats GiersBy Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor An extremely young Fresno Sate team came to LATC to take on the No. 1 Bruins. Last year the Bulldogs lost their No. 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 positions players. Eight freshman […]
Bruins hope to end season with bang
Thursday, March 6, 1997 W. HOOPS: UCLA faces Huskies with hopes of avenging earlier loss By Anthony Carter Daily Bruin Contributor A long season of ups and downs has finally come down to this  two home games. Tonight and Saturday will mark the last two times the UCLA women’s basketball team will play at […]