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Print edition for September 9, 1996

Vasser sitting on top
By Ron Kantowski
Vasser, who last spring moved into a new home on Canyon Gate golf course, picked up a nifty house-warming gift for himself at Sunday's Toyota Grand Prix of Monterey, rolling to a sure and steady fourth-place finish to clinch his first PPG IndyCar World Series championship at the picturesque Laguna Seca road circuit.
What fight?
Dean Juipe
Bruce Seldon: a no-show at Saturday's post-fight press conference and a no-show at a follow-up conference Sunday morning.
Wac Standings
Pacific Division
Columnist: Del Mar, Saratoga put in successful seasons
I know that Labor Day was a week ago, the kids are back in school and the NFL season is already two weeks old, but race fans have their own calendars, and the summer isn't officially over until Saratoga and Del Mar come to an end.
Dreyfuss to be a 'Good Citizen'
The film, which Dreyfuss has been developing for 15 years, is a drama about a man who witnesses a crime then receives threats from both the prosecution and the defendant about testifying in the case.
Red Rock project will help improve trails, habitat
Volunteers are invited to help on National Public Lands Day to improve trails and habitat in Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas and in Ely, where cross-country ski trails will be expanded.
Prep Recaps: Wildcats save best for last in win over Bengals
Bob Cloud
Charles Bush connected with Cory Connor on an eight-yard touchdown pass with eight seconds remaining to lift the Wildcats to a 21-14 triumph over Bonanza Friday night at Bonanza. With the win, Las Vegas evened its record to 1-1, while the Bengals dropped to 0-2.
Losses hurting Rebels
Steve Carp
It's going to be longer and harder than the Rebels ever imagined. In the wake of the disaster that was a 65-17 trouncing by Air Force at Sam Boyd Stadium in Saturday's WAC opener, a shellshocked Horton was trying to figure out what can be done to put the brakes on what has become a runaway train in just two weeks.
Hilton's fantasy football popular
Bob Cloud
The Las Vegas Hilton SuperBook is in its second week of offering a matchup between two fantasy teams made up of players from various NFL rosters.
Sub sandwiches find port with Lake Mead changes
Boulder Beach now has a Port of Subs sandwich shop that will be open on weekends and holidays. It replaces the old Boulder Beach store that closed several years ago.
New AIDS drugs out of reach of many patients
Kate Lowenhar
At issue are state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs that provide medication for uninsured individuals who don't qualify for Medicaid. About 400 AIDS victims in Nevada are covered under the program and the demand increases each year.
Study: Developers responsible for LV's dusty skies
There's more dust in Southern Nevada these days because more people are disturbing the desert soils, said the assistant professor in civil engineering at UNLV.
Pitiful card has boxing on the ropes
They were hard people to come by and they'll be even more difficult to replace.
Sports Briefs: Hart 10th PGA 1st-time winner
Each showed up at the Canadian Open outside Toronto seeking his first win on the tour. Hart left with the title Sunday after a one-stroke win over David Duval. More importantly, he left with the winner's check of $270,000 and a two-year exemption.
Guerrero revives career in IRL
By Ron Kantowski
Guerrero will head into this weekend's inaugural Las Vegas 500K at the new Las Vegas Motor Speedway never having won the world's most prestigious auto race. But there have been times when it appeared his likeness was destined to be etched upon the Borg Warner trophy, only to have the racing gods rudely intercede:
AP College Poll
Others receiving votes: Oregon 96, Northwestern 74, East Carolina 39, West Virginia 26, San Diego St. 23, Washington 23, Texas Tech 14, Georgia Tech 13, Arizona 8, Wisconsin 6, Utah 5, Baylor 3, Southern Meth. 3, Texas Christian 3, Wake Forest 3, Air Force 2, Colorado St. 2, Oklahoma 2, UCLA 2, Wyoming 2, Maryland 1, Miami, Ohio 1, South Carolina 1, Toledo 1.
Scientists debate NTS radiation levels
Others aren't so comfortable with the idea.
4 sought in Shakur shooting
Karen Zekan
Death Row Records Chairman Marion "Suge" Knight, a former Las Vegas resident, also was injured in the shooting.
Durango parents angered
Bob Cloud
Durango principal Dr. Allen Coles suspended the four players -- Rock Miller, Chad Ranario, Lance Aja and David Smith -- along with an additional unnamed student following an Aug. 28 off-campus fight at a nearby apartment complex after school.
Veterans groups give ailing comrades a lift
That's the message local VA officials gave last week to area veterans during a ceremony to thank them for donating a record six vans.
Royster pleased with Stars' season
Royster succeeded in getting 10 players prepared to join the parent San Diego Padres during the course of the season and, on that count, his inaugural campaign in Las Vegas was a successful one.
Rebels Volleyball get first victory
Tim Graham
UNLV recorded its first victory since the program was discontinued in 1985 by dismantling Georgia State 15-7, 15-7, 15-8 in just over an hour at the South Gym.
Where I Stand: Taggants, wiretaps effective in fighting terrorists
Since becoming U.S. attorney, I have also seen the number of bombing cases in Nevada soar. The cowardly criminals who commit these acts of terrorism single out federal and state employees as targets. They have victimized citizens in the private sector as well.
AF coach apologizes for last two scores
THE NUMBERS: UNLV's 351 passing yards was the second-highest of the Jeff Horton era. The 635 vs. Idaho on Sept. 17, 1994, remains the standard. ... Eleven Air Force players rushed for at least 10
Fisher DeBerry didn't want to see the score mount. But when the other team is giving you great field position and can't stop your third string, what's a coach to do?
Senior Friends celebrate new office
To celebrate the grand opening of the office, Senior Friends will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, complete with refreshments and entertainment.
Victory takes an eternity
Steve Carp
Thanks to a beautiful goal by sophomore midfielder Andy Roell, the Rebels managed to shake off a huge mistake by goalkeeper Dan Abdalla and go on to defeat Old Dominion 3-1 in overtime Sunday in the Snickers/Fila Rebel Classic.
Military hardware can help in rescues
These are some of the military inventions that tumbled from the top-secret toolbox at a local conference aimed at rescuing people in less time with fewer dollars.
4 sought in Shakur shooting
Karen Zekan
Four assailants remained at large today in the near-slaying of rapper Tupac Shakur after a drive-by shooting near the Strip.
Volunteers sought for Alzheimer's drug study
The medication stimulates the body's production of acetylcholine, a chemical vital to proper memory and awareness functions. It differs from Tacrine already on the market in that it needs only one-a-day doses. That means fewer side effects.
Man pleads guilty in drunken driving death
Bill Gang
The criminal case against the drunken driver responsible for his death languished in court for another seven months.

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