Category Archives: Sports

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 […]

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 […]

Thursday, March 6, 1997 Student ticket applications for the upcoming NCAA men’s basketball tournament will be availible on Monday, March 10 beginning 9 a.m. at the Central Ticket Office. Only those students who applied for the Student Season Sports Package (whether they received tickets or not) will be eligible to apply for NCAA basketball tournament […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]