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Wednesday, April 19, 1995
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Portland State Woos ‘Sky
April 19, 1995 in Sports on Page C2 Portland State will seek admission to the Big Sky Athletic Conference and would move up to NCAA Division I level from Division II if accepted, the school announced. Portland State …
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Wind Or Not, Cup Halted
April 19, 1995 in Sports on Page C2 The America’s Cup came up with another distinction when one race was postponed because the wind was blowing too hard and the second race was called off when the wind …
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Majkowski To Detroit
April 19, 1995 in Sports on Page C2 The Detroit Lions signed unrestricted free-agent quarterbacks Don Majkowski and Don Hollas, the team said. The two will back up Scott Mitchell.
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Petty Has Cancer Surgery
April 19, 1995 in Sports on Page C2 Retired racing great Richard Petty was listed in good condition Tuesday after undergoing surgery for prostate cancer. The operation lasted approximately 2 hours. Petty’s urologist, Dr. Ronald L. Davis, said …
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Aspen Cancels World Cup
April 19, 1995 in Sports on Page C2 Aspen Skiing Co., which has played host to more ski races than any other American resort since the World Cup was organized in 1967, announced it would not stage its …
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Hollenbeck Resigns As Badgers Coach
April 19, 1995 in Sports on Page C3 With a year before he likely retires from teaching, Bonners Ferry High School boys basketball coach Richard Hollenbeck announced his resignation Tuesday. Hollenbeck, 60, had two stints as Bonners Ferry’s …
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Hunter Mistakes Partner For Turkey, Shoots Him
April 19, 1995 in Sports on Page C3 A turkey hunter was shot in his head, chest and an arm on opening day of the gobbler season in Walla Walla County. Wildlife agent Mike Byerlee of Walla Walla …
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Vanwert Says No In Mead’s Big Win
April 19, 1995 in Sports on Page C3 Mead pitcher Holly Vanwert threw a no-hitter while striking out six batters as the Panthers defeated visiting Lewis & Clark 19-1 in Greater Spokane League softball action on Tuesday. In …
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Cougars Edge Warriors
April 19, 1995 in Sports on Page C3 Colleges Wayne Vezzetti, in his first start for Washington State, allowed four hits and two runs in seven innings, while Mike Kinkade belted a two-run home run to pace the …
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Here’s A Fish Story You’ll Want To Hear
April 19, 1995 in Sports on Page C3 Listen to fishing guide and fly tier Chuck Stranahan for a half-hour and you’ll want to call in sick, load your car with rods, reels, flies and neoprene waders and …
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A.D. Candidate Says Uo Taking Her Seriously
April 19, 1995 in Sports on Page C4 Eve Atkinson, the only woman finalist in Oregon’s search for a new athletic director, says she’s been assured her candidacy isn’t a token gesture. Atkinson, athletic director at Lafayette College …
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Lake City Stays Undefeated Unbeaten Streak At 10
April 19, 1995 in Sports on Page C4 Jeff Owens, left, and Luke Wild try to head the ball away from Coeur d’Alene’s Mike Thorpe. Photo by Jesse Tinsley/The Spokesman-Review
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Morris Calls It Quits After Poor Spring
April 19, 1995 in Sports on Page C4 San Diego third baseman Ken Caminiti fires to first for an out vs. Brewers. Photo by Associated Press
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Magic Dreams Again Of Olympic Greatness
April 19, 1995 in Sports on Page C4 Magic Johnson, whose brilliant NBA career was cut short in 1991 because of the AIDS virus, wants to play again in the Olympics. The United States will again use NBA …
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Official Records
April 19, 1995 in Sports on Page C5 SPOKANE COUNTY Marriage Licenses Joe A. Minor and Jill R. Scott, both of Spokane. Joseph C. Holmes and Brenda D. Frazier, both of Spokane. Floyd P. Low and Linda J. …
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Blast Off With Rocket’s Whole-Wheat Danish
April 19, 1995 in Food on Page F1 This whole-wheat blueberry Danish defies its wholesome image. Photo by Craig Buck/The Spokesman-Review
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Washington Producers Create Some Jazzy Jugs
April 19, 1995 in Food on Page F1 I felt like Ann Landers without a glib, “go see a counselor”-type response. A friend asked for advice on buying wine for a large party. She only had $150 and …
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School Lunches Then & Now Nutrition Plays A Greater Role In Today’s Lunches, But Fastfood Still Reigns Supreme
April 19, 1995 in Food on Page F1 It’s feeding time at Moran Prairie Elementary School, and the chicken patties are selling like hot cakes. At least, better than the burritos.
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Get A ‘Cue And Dial In For Grill Talk
April 19, 1995 in Food on Page F1 Gentle grillers, start your briquettes: Barbecue season is officially open. That’s the word from Weber, which has fired up its toll-free telephone hotline (1-800-474-5568) to answer cookout questions between now …
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Simpson Trial Celebrities Seeking Lives Of Their Own
April 19, 1995 in Food on Page F2 1. Dudley Moore 2. Kato Kaelin
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Thicke Wins Over Critics With Role On ‘Hope And Gloria’
April 19, 1995 in Food on Page F4 It’s been nearly a dozen years since Canadian import Alan Thicke first showed his face on American television with his colossal late-night talk flop “Thicke of the Night, and about …
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Skating’s Popularity Catching Up To Football
April 19, 1995 in Food on Page F5 Maybe it was the Nancy KerriganTonya Harding soap opera, the cynical disintegration of baseball or just the combination of athletic thrills and sheer showmanship. But figure skating has exploded. The …
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Reviewing History Programs Aim To Give The First Nations Of This Land The Respect They Deserve
April 19, 1995 in Food on Page F5 Kevin Costner in a scene from “Dances with Wolves.”
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‘Er’ Performer To Star In New Action Movie
April 19, 1995 in Food on Page F5 “ER” star George Clooney will make his starring feature debut in “From Dusk Till Dawn,” to be directed by Robert Rodriguez. The action film will also star Academy Award-winning Quentin …

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