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Wednesday, February 19, 1997 OPINION: Labor struggle in fledgling league saps enthusiasm of fans It is an unfortunate fate that Major League Soccer is bringing onto itself as it gears up for its sophomore campaign, and it is disappointing that America’s best hope for helping soccer find a foothold as a large-market sport is becoming […]

Wednesday, February 19, 1997 BASEBALL: UCLA erupts during first five innings, winning streak continuesBy Sierra Roberts Daily Bruin Contributor UCLA’s baseball team blew through Caesar Uyesaka Stadium in Santa Barbara just like the Monday night winds that passed through the Southland. The Bruins (14-1-1) continued their winning streak with a dominating 17-7 win against the […]

Wednesday, February 19, 1997 BIBBY: After rocky start last year, Henry Bibby focuses on mixing new, old talent in path to victoryBy Hye Kwon Daily Bruin Staff From his days in the 1970s when Henry Bibby was standout guard under Coach John Wooden, he has come full circle as a basketball man. After 27 years […]

Tuesday, February 18, 1997 M. HOOPS: Win on the road puts UCLA ahead of USC and CaliforniaBy Emmanuelle Ejercito Daily Bruin Staff TEMPE, Ariz. — The No. 17 UCLA men’s basketball team completed its sweep in the desert with a victory over Arizona State on Saturday, 92-81. "(UCLA) is much better and keeps getting better," […]

Tuesday, February 18, 1997 BASEBALL: Three-game romp over LMU boosts UCLA’s record to 13-1-1By Kristina Wilcox Daily Bruin Contributor This weekend was as sweet as Valentine’s chocolate for the UCLA baseball team, as they swept Loyola Marymount in a three-game series. The Bruins (13-1-1) scored three dozen runs over the three games, which was more […]

Tuesday, February 18, 1997 M. TENNIS: UCLA puts fears to rest with stellar play, wise lineup changesBy Mark Shapiro Daily Bruin Staff It has been an interesting ride for that curiosity known as the UCLA men’s tennis team. Going into this weekend’s matches against Arizona and Arizona State, the Bruins (8-1) were fighting to end […]

Tuesday, February 18, 1997 SOFTBALL: Shaky offense forces Bruin arms to flex vs. Stanford, CaliforniaBy Melissa Anderson Daily Bruin Staff It wasn’t pretty, but they’ll take it. The No. 2 UCLA softball team continued to struggle offensively against Stanford last Sunday but was somehow able to squeak by with a 1-0, 4-3 sweep of the […]