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Archive for October 24, 1999

BYU defeats UNLV, 29-0
UNLV still has a lot to work to do, particularly on offense.
12:19 p.m.
Qualifying results for the O'Reilly Fall Nationals
1. Scott Kalitta, 4.546 seconds, 318.92 mph. 2. Tony Schumacher, 4.557, 326.91. 3. Cory McClenathan, 4.580, 317.12. 4. Eddie Hill, 4.601, 320.74. 5. Kenny Bernstein, 4.651, 309.91. 6. Joe Amato, 4.667, 307.58. 7. Don Lampus, ...
12:02 p.m.
Pop Secret 400 Lineup
2. (12) Jeremy Mayfield, Ford, 157.093 mph.
12:01 p.m.
KMART 200 Results
2. (3) Jeff Green, Chevrolet, 197, $26,250.
11:57 a.m.
Martin dominant at Rockingham; Kenseth gains ground in points
Although Martin led four times for 142 of the 197 laps - including the final 66 - on the 1.017-mile oval, Green made it close at the end.
11:57 a.m.
FIA controversial decision delights Ferrari, angers McLaren
The decision by the FIA's International Court of Appeal on Saturday brought cries of foul play from rival McLaren - which had been celebrating a second straight championship Mika Hakkinen - and raised questions about ...
11:53 a.m.
Ferrari wins appeal to keep F1 championship race alive
The decision by the FIA and its five-member International Court of Appeal means that Ferrari's Eddie Irvine has a four-point lead on Mika Hakkinen of McLaren Mercedes entering the season finale as the Italian auto ...
11:52 a.m.
Pop Secret 400 Results
2. Jeremy Mayfield, Ford, 157.093 mph.
11:49 a.m.
KMart 200 Lineup
2. (3) Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Chevrolet, 152.385.
11:48 a.m.
Jarrett clears another hurdle in championship chase
While Mark Martin and Jeremy Mayfield were taking the front row positions for Sunday's Pop Secret Popcorn 400 at North Carolina Speedway, Jarrett was third, close enough to bring a smile to his face.
11:46 a.m.
First-round pairings for O'Reilly Fall Nationals
1. Scott Kalitta, 4.546 seconds, 318.92 mph vs. 16. Mike Smith, 4.709, 307.48. 2. Tony Schumacher, 4.557, 326.91 vs. 15. Don Lampus, 4.686, 310.77. 3. Joe Amato, 4.566, 319.26 vs. 14. Bob Vandergriff, 4.680, 304.67. ...
11:45 a.m.
Force leads Funny Car qualifying
Scott Kalitta and Warren Johnson also will lead competitors in their respective professional categories in Sunday's eliminations at the $1.8 million race, the 20th of 22 events in the $40 million NHRA Winston Drag Racing ...
11:44 a.m.
Kalitta leads Top Fuel qualifying
Tommy Johnson Jr., Tom Martino and Mark Osborne also were qualifying leaders in their respective pro categories at the $1.8 million race, the 20th of 22 events in the $40 million NHRA Winston Drag Racing ...
11:41 a.m.
Man gets life for canyon shooting
Thrasher will have to spend the rest of his life in prison for the shooting death of Jerry Hobson II in Goni Canyon on the north end of Carson City.
10:33 a.m.
Suspect arrested in shooting death
Washoe County sheriff's deputies said they talked the suspect into surrendering after he confronted them with a handgun outside his home.
10:32 a.m.
Brazil won't return Nevada brothel figure to U.S.
The court also found that the narrow terms of the U.S. extradition treaty with Brazil did not cover the bankruptcy fraud, said Houston, who represents a Conforte associate.
10:29 a.m.
Dole doesn't let mistake slow him down
"(Eisenhower) is viewed as someone you could trust and someone who inspired people around him," Dole said Friday at a convention of credit-union executives. "Trust - how important that little four-letter word is to everyone."
10:29 a.m.
Miss America urges Nevada lawmakers to help diabetics
"We need to change that," she said before presenting awards at a Nevada Diabetes Association for Children and Adults banquet Friday night at the Reno Hilton.
10:28 a.m.
Editorial: More openness aids all market investors
On the same day Levitt was emphasizing protection of investors, the SEC halted trading in Las Vegas Entertainment Network Inc. stock after questions arose about the company's finances and its $95 million takeover bid for ...
10:28 a.m.
Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: It's silly season in D.C.
BLUNDERING their way down the road to the evils of yesteryear.
10:28 a.m.
Columnist Sandra Thompson: Judge Gaston's gag order raises concerns
FAMILY COURT Judge Bob Gaston has issued a gag order in a controversial foster care case.
10:26 a.m.
Letter: Art flap doesn't hit on free speech
This isn't a First Amendment issue, but it is an issue of fraud and cheating the public.
10:24 a.m.
Letter: Momentum builds to escape U.N.
Time is running out for the United States to break away from the United Nation's tightening grip. That more members of the House see the danger is encouraging. That presidential candidate Sen. Bob Smith, I-N.H., ...
10:23 a.m.
Letter: Protective orders fail to ensure peoples' safety
Until domestic violence of every kind, including child abuse, is acknowledged as assault and battery and prosecuted as such, we will remain handicapped in helping victims of domestic violence. Double standards should not be tolerated. ...
10:22 a.m.
Columnist Jeff German: Judge rips Murphy but grants freedom
NO MORE lunches for Sandy Murphy at her favorite eatery, the upscale Aristocrat.
10:21 a.m.
Editorial: Reno must address all challenges
This possibility hit home earlier this month when Station Casinos, a successful company that has built several casinos in Las Vegas catering to locals, announced it would form a business partnership with the United Auburn ...
10:19 a.m.
Labor uses Vegas as a model city
A day before Vice President Al Gore received the AFL-CIO endorsement in Los Angeles last week, he was in Las Vegas.
10:16 a.m.
The Las Vegas Hilton rents 'Rent'
When: 8 p.m. daily, plus 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees, Wednesday-Nov. 7 (dark Nov. 1).
10:13 a.m.
Columnist Kate Maddox: Nevada's first 100 female attorneys honored
Thursday night at Chinois, Nevada's first 100 female attorneys were honored. Many important Nevada politicos and lawyers, as well as five members of Nevada's Supreme Court, came out to congratulate their predecessors, peers and cohorts.
10:10 a.m.
Columnist John Katsilometes: Blue Man Group is red hot
Describing the Blue Man Group's stage act to the uninitiated is never easy.
10:07 a.m.
Partnership for federal lands in works
When it comes to taking a walk on the wild side, Las Vegas residents and visitors have it both ways.
10:05 a.m.
Heroin deaths soar
Nothing came between Steve and his one true love. Four wives didn't. Jail and prison didn't. Neither did death, disease or destitution.
10:04 a.m.
Jeff Burton wins battle of brothers in Rockingham
Burton took the lead when he barely beat older brother Ward out of the pits on their final stop, and led the final 68 laps in winning the Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 400.
3:11 a.m.
Irvine in series lead after winning appeal
If he wins the title, he would be Britain's first champion since Damon Hill in 1996.
1:00 a.m.

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