Category Archives: Sports

Friday, July 14, 1995 Thrower favored to medal in shot put, good chances in the discus By Emmanuelle Ejercito Summer Bruin Staff Aside from Dream Team III, there aren’t too many locks for a gold medal in Atlanta. But former Bruin shot put champion John Godina is a good bet to be standing on the […]

Sunday, July 14, 1996 Bruin starter adjusts to relief role, higher level of competition By Brent Boyd Summer Bruin Senior Staff Throughout his childhood, Jim Parque always dreamed of pitching on opening day in Dodger Stadium for his boyhood idols. So, when he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers after his senior year in […]

Friday, July 14, 1995 Letter of intent may keep Hart from sick brotherBy Christopher Isidro Summer Bruin Senior Staff A five-member panel is expected to rule today on the status of Syracuse basketball recruit Jason Hart, who is seeking a release from his letter of intent with the Orangemen so that he may remain near […]

Friday, July 14, 1995 Sinking spirits, lack of preparation and drive earn women seventh in HollandBy Mark J. Dittmer and Grace Wen Summer Bruin Senior Staff The Olympics may not have started yet, but the U.S. women’s water polo team has already finished playing this summer. Because women’s water polo is not an Olympic sport, […]

Sunday, July 7, 1996 Third baseman, left-handed pitcher posted big numbers this yearBy Grace Wen Summer Bruin Senior Staff Two men had the same dream, to become Olympians. The paths they took to realize this dream were drastically different. One was virtually guaranteed a spot because of his continuous outstanding play. The other had to […]

Sunday, July 7, 1996 College stars give pro Dream Team a run for their moneyBy Rick Banks Summer Bruin Contributor The U.S. Select Team nearly caught the NBA’s best dreaming at The Palace in Auburn Hills, Mich. on Saturday. The Select Team, a group of college all-stars, had only been together for six days before […]

Sunday, July 7, 1996 Before joining Hornets, ex-Laker will play for Yugoslavia at Olympic GamesBy Brent Boyd Summer Bruin Senior Staff Over the last few weeks, Vlade Divac has been on a roller coaster. First, it was announced that the Lakers’ starting center was being traded to the Charlotte Hornets. This didn’t suit Divac, who […]