October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C2 Bauer

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C3 NHL Former Philadelphia Flyers coach Terry Murray ended his four-month silence last week, giving an interview to Damian Cox, columnist for the Toronto Star. Murray said he still doesn’t know …

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C3 The NCAA does not pay state or federal income taxes because it claims non-profit status while working to “maintain a balance between intercollegiate athletics and academics.” Yet, the ruling body …

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C4 Southwest Oklahoma St. 42, Texas 16: At Stillwater, Okla., freshman quarterback Tony Lindsay played like a veteran, running for 126 yards and three touchdowns while Oklahoma State’s defense shackled Ricky …

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C4 Heisman watch How difficult is it to be the Heisman favorite? Just ask Peyton Manning. The Tennessee quarterback has four consecutive 300-yard games, including 324 yards (and two touchdown passes) …

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C4 Miami kicker Andy Crosland meets the FSU defense. Photo by Associated Press

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C4 It took 75 years and one overtime for Kentucky to finally beat Alabama. Tim Couch completed a 26-yard touchdown pass to Craig Yeast in overtime as Kentucky stunned the 20th-ranked …

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C4 Andy Katzenmoyer (45) and the Ohio State Buckeyes turn out the lights on Iowa and star tailback Tavian Banks (22). Photo by Associated Press

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C4 Thanks to a big-play defense and a trick play, Miami of Ohio surprised No. 14 Virginia Tech 24-17. “That was a classic example of what happens when guys spend all …

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C5 One by one, the members of the University of Washington football team stood up and talked Friday night at the Bellevue hotel the team stays in the night before games, …

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C5 Pac-10 Anthony Bookman shed tacklers with his speed, Mike Mitchell broke through them, and the two gashed Notre Dame into one defensive breakdown after another. Bookman ran for 142 yards …

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C6 1. Shawn McWashington hauls in a 38-yard reception in front of the WSU cheering section as Davis Sanchez goes along for the ride. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review 2. WSU’s …

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C6 1. Rivalry unrivaled. In 80 head-to-head meetings during 15 years, most with championships on the line, Martina Navatilova had a 43-37 edge over… Photo by Associated Press 2. …Chris Evert …

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C6 A year ago, Terry Labonte was riding high. He was in the midst of a string of seven consecutive top-five finishes, including a victory in the UAW-GM 500 at Charlotte …

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October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C6 Think cheerleading is for weaklings? Think again. A university study says chearleaders lost five times as many days to injuries as football players. “They are injured less frequently … but …

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C6 Gary Holmes The 6-foot-7, 315-pounder finishes with four solo tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, an interception and a blocked field goal.

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C7 Alan Beilke kicked a 34-yard field goal in overtime Saturday night, keeping Cal Poly San Luis Obispo unbeaten through five games with a 38-35 victory over New Mexico State. The …

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C7 Big Sky Wyoming’s defense made up for a disappointing offensive performance Saturday at Laramie, Wyo., as the Cowboys defeated Montana 28-13, said Wyoming coach Dana Dimel. Wyoming (4-2) limited the …

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C8 Paul O’Neill did the bombing. The Boomer did the rest. The result was nothing new: The New York Yankees clobbered Cleveland in Jacobs Field and threatened to ruin another Indians’ …

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C8 After going 0-3 in four starts against Baltimore this season, Randy Johnson can’t wait for the chance to tie Seattle’s division series against the Orioles at 2-all. “Anytime you pitch …

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C8 Since Lou hasn’t figured it out in 165 games, maybe the Mariners fans should make a sign and hang it over the bullpen: “Refuse to use.” Steve Allen Spokane Chase …

October 5, 1997 in Sports on Page C8 For one unguarded moment, Jim Leyland’s piercing gaze softened to a sentimental scan of the giddy scene in the Florida Marlins clubhouse. “It feels so good,” he said. “I’m finally …