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LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER
Turnaround year for trio of recruits ◆
family wound up in Charlotte, N.C., where a local family helped them. Allen played his senior year at Providence Day School, but all the but I’m finally here,” Drayton said. down time and uncertainty from Allen, a 5-foot-7, 225-pound run- Katrina put his academic situation ning back, took the most difficult in disarray. He came up a point path. He committed committed to UK during short on his ACT and was forced his junior year at Holy Cross High to attend Fork Union Military School in New Orleans but was Academy, where he eventually forced to relocate before his senior qualified over the summer. year because of Hurricane Katrina. See UK, D6 After a week in Houston, his
INELIGIBLE IN ’06, UK FOOTBALL SIGNEES MAKE GRADE THIS TIME By Chip Cosb Cosbyy [email protected]
Moncell Allen was displaced by Hurricane Katrina his senior year.
Chris Drayton made up for grade deficiencies at a military academy.
Markus Boswell thought he would be eligible in January.
Moncell Allen, Allen, Chris Drayton Drayton and Markus Boswell were three highly touted University of Kentucky signees from 2006 who didn’t make it to campus. Instead of falling into the scrap heap, the three players players embarked embarked
on individual journeys, some featuring turi ng quit quitee a few curves curves,, and all three have made it back. Allen, Drayton and Boswell were in uniform for UK’s Media Day last Friday, and the trio seemed to exhale at the fact that they were finally in blue and white. “It was a battle and a struggle,
“This might just give me a little more confidence.” Tiger Woods, Woods, who will try to win his 13th major this week at the PGA Championship
NAM Y. HUH | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets pitcher Tom Glavine hugged pitching coach Rick Peterson after Glavine earned his 300th career win last night.
MATT ROURKE | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kurt Busch’s win was the 16th of his Cup career and first since March 26, 2006, at Bristol, Tenn.
Glavine joins 300-win club
Dominant victory puts Busch back in top 12
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METS LEFT LEF T-HANDER IS 23RD PITCHER TO REACH MARK
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2004 CHAMP EDGES JUNIOR IN RACE — AND IN STANDINGS
By Rick Gano Associated Press
CHICAGO — Tom Glavine joined pitching’s most prestigious club with a vintage performance, changing speeds and fooling hitters in the manner that made him one of baseball’s best. The stylish left-hander earned his 300th victory last night with nervous family and friends looking on from near the Mets’ dugout on the firstbase side. Glavine left with a five-run lead after 6 1/3 innings, and New York’s bullpen held on for San Diego fans bend to history Cheers, boos for Barry Bonds reflect conflicted era. Page D5
an 8-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. “I think the feeling right now is probably relief,” Glavine said. “At some point in time, I don’t know when, the historic side of it will sink in. I know the company I’m in, and I’m as proud as can be to be in that company.” Wife Christine Glavine wiped tears from her eyes as Billy Wagner retired Mike Fontenot on a grounder for the final out. Glavine, who watched from the dugout, came out in a warmup jacket and exchanged hugs and slaps with teammates. He then hugged his children and his wife, giving her a kiss, received congratulations from his parents and waved to the crowd. “It’s over with now,” he said after hugging his youngest son. Glavine (10-6) became the 23rd pitcher with 300 victories, the first since former teammate Greg Maddux reached the milestone in 2004 while with the Cubs.
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By Dan Gelston Associated Press
MARK DUNCAN | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tiger Woods tipped his cap to the gallery at Firestone after winning the Bridgestone Invitational yesterday.
Woods unbeatable in PG PGA A tu tun ne-up ◆
TIGER TAKES BRIDGESTONE BY EIGHT AS SABBATINI STUMBLES By Doug Ferguson Associated Press
MATT DUNHAM | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lorena Ochoa, 25, ended an 0-for-23 drought in majors.
Flesch goes wire to wire Kentucky native Steve Flesch takes Reno-Tahoe Open by 5 shots for third career win. D6
Major relief Top-ranked Lorena Ochoa wins first major at British Open. D6
AKRON, Ohio — Firestone always seems the perfect place for Tiger Woods to show his best stuff. This year, the timing could not have been much better. In the final event before the final major of the year, Woods buried Rory Sabbatini and the rest of the field yesterday at the Bridgestone Invitational for an eight-shot victory, sending his confidence soaring as he left for Southern Hills and the PGA Championship. “This might just give me a little more confidence,” Woods said. It was a commanding performance on a challenging course, reminiscent of some of his major victories. He was determined to play the final round without a bogey, just like the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, and Woods showed more emotion over saving par with a 12-
Sports Editor: Gene Abell, (859) 231-3237. E-mail: [email protected] To report a score: Call 231-3225 or toll free at (888) 222-7026 after 5 p.m.
Woods’ largest margins of victory 15 strokes: 2000 U.S. Open 12: 1997 Masters 11: 2000 NEC Invitational 11: 2003 Bay Hill Invitational 8: 2000 British Open 8: 2006 American Express Championship 8: 2007 Bridgestone Invitational
foot putt on the final hole than any of his birdies during his 5-under 65. He finished at 8-under 272. He was the only player to finish under par at Firestone; the only other times he had done that were his two U.S. Open victories. And after turning a one-shot deficit into a six-shot lead on the front nine, Woods left everyone else playing for second.
See WOODS, D6
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Auto racing racing . . . . . . . . D2, 7 Baseball. . . . . . . . . . . D3-5
LONG POND, Pa. — Kurt Busch’s winless drought is over. His absence from the Chase might not last much longer, either, not with crew chief Pat Tryson calling all the right shots. Busch dominated Pocono Raceway from the opening lap yesterday and raced his way back into championship championshi p contention, giving himself a perfect belated birthNext race day gift: a trip to Victory Lane. Centurion Boats A day after he turned 29, at the Glen Busch snapped a 51-race losing skid that lifted him into the 12th When: 2 p.m. and final spot spot of the Chase Chase with Sunday five races left until the champi- Where: Watkins Glen, N.Y. onship races start. “It’s been 50-something races TV: ESPN and that was a tough burden,” Busch said. Busch, who missed the Chase last season after qualifying in 2004 and 2005, hadn’t been in the top 12 in points since a 100-point penalty for reckless driving in June knocked him six spots down to 17th. Now he’s back and on his biggest roll of the season. He turned a 13-point deficit behind Dale Earnhardt Jr. into a seven-point edge. “The big picture is we’ve got a few more races to go until Richmond,” Busch said.
See NASCAR, D7
Points leaders Driver
Points Behind
1. Jeff Gordon 2. Denny Hamlin 3. Matt Kenseth 4. Jeff Burton 5. Tony Stewart 6. Carl Edwards 7. Jimmie Johnson 8. Kyle Busch 9. Kevin Harvick 10. Clint Bowyer 11. Martin Truex Jr. 12. Kurt Busch
3,236 2,870 2,825 2,763 2,749 2,682 2,624 2,611 2,600 2,552 2,434 2,399
— 366 411 473 487 554 612 625 636 684 802 837
Points out of Chase: Dale Earnhardt Jr. 7; Ryan Newman 90; Greg Biffle 213; Mark Martin 216; Jamie McMurray 252
College football. . . . . . . D6 Horse racing . . . . . . . . . D7 D7
NASCAR SIDELINES ROBBY GORDON: Driver suspended for misconduct during Busch race. D7 Auto racing results, D2
NFL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Youth baseball. . . . . . . . D2
SPORTS
MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2007
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KENTUCKY.COM/SPORTS
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Ex-Cat Webb blanks Dodgers MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL — D5
★ SECTION D
LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER
Turnaround year for trio of recruits ◆
family wound up in Charlotte, N.C., where a local family helped them. Allen played his senior year at Providence Day School, but all the but I’m finally here,” Drayton said. down time and uncertainty from Allen, a 5-foot-7, 225-pound run- Katrina put his academic situation ning back, took the most difficult in disarray. He came up a point path. He committed committed to UK during short on his ACT and was forced his junior year at Holy Cross High to attend Fork Union Military School in New Orleans but was Academy, where he eventually forced to relocate before his senior qualified over the summer. year because of Hurricane Katrina. See UK, D6 After a week in Houston, his
INELIGIBLE IN ’06, UK FOOTBALL SIGNEES MAKE GRADE THIS TIME By Chip Cosb Cosbyy [email protected]
Moncell Allen was displaced by Hurricane Katrina his senior year.
Chris Drayton made up for grade deficiencies at a military academy.
Markus Boswell thought he would be eligible in January.
Moncell Allen, Allen, Chris Drayton Drayton and Markus Boswell were three highly touted University of Kentucky signees from 2006 who didn’t make it to campus. Instead of falling into the scrap heap, the three players players embarked embarked
on individual journeys, some featuring turi ng quit quitee a few curves curves,, and all three have made it back. Allen, Drayton and Boswell were in uniform for UK’s Media Day last Friday, and the trio seemed to exhale at the fact that they were finally in blue and white. “It was a battle and a struggle,
“This might just give me a little more confidence.” Tiger Woods, Woods, who will try to win his 13th major this week at the PGA Championship
NAM Y. HUH | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets pitcher Tom Glavine hugged pitching coach Rick Peterson after Glavine earned his 300th career win last night.
MATT ROURKE | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kurt Busch’s win was the 16th of his Cup career and first since March 26, 2006, at Bristol, Tenn.
Glavine joins 300-win club
Dominant victory puts Busch back in top 12
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METS LEFT LEF T-HANDER IS 23RD PITCHER TO REACH MARK
◆
2004 CHAMP EDGES JUNIOR IN RACE — AND IN STANDINGS
By Rick Gano Associated Press
CHICAGO — Tom Glavine joined pitching’s most prestigious club with a vintage performance, changing speeds and fooling hitters in the manner that made him one of baseball’s best. The stylish left-hander earned his 300th victory last night with nervous family and friends looking on from near the Mets’ dugout on the firstbase side. Glavine left with a five-run lead after 6 1/3 innings, and New York’s bullpen held on for San Diego fans bend to history Cheers, boos for Barry Bonds reflect conflicted era. Page D5
an 8-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. “I think the feeling right now is probably relief,” Glavine said. “At some point in time, I don’t know when, the historic side of it will sink in. I know the company I’m in, and I’m as proud as can be to be in that company.” Wife Christine Glavine wiped tears from her eyes as Billy Wagner retired Mike Fontenot on a grounder for the final out. Glavine, who watched from the dugout, came out in a warmup jacket and exchanged hugs and slaps with teammates. He then hugged his children and his wife, giving her a kiss, received congratulations from his parents and waved to the crowd. “It’s over with now,” he said after hugging his youngest son. Glavine (10-6) became the 23rd pitcher with 300 victories, the first since former teammate Greg Maddux reached the milestone in 2004 while with the Cubs.
See GLAVINE, D5
CONTACT
By Dan Gelston Associated Press
MARK DUNCAN | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tiger Woods tipped his cap to the gallery at Firestone after winning the Bridgestone Invitational yesterday.
Woods unbeatable in PG PGA A tu tun ne-up ◆
TIGER TAKES BRIDGESTONE BY EIGHT AS SABBATINI STUMBLES By Doug Ferguson Associated Press
MATT DUNHAM | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lorena Ochoa, 25, ended an 0-for-23 drought in majors.
Flesch goes wire to wire Kentucky native Steve Flesch takes Reno-Tahoe Open by 5 shots for third career win. D6
Major relief Top-ranked Lorena Ochoa wins first major at British Open. D6
AKRON, Ohio — Firestone always seems the perfect place for Tiger Woods to show his best stuff. This year, the timing could not have been much better. In the final event before the final major of the year, Woods buried Rory Sabbatini and the rest of the field yesterday at the Bridgestone Invitational for an eight-shot victory, sending his confidence soaring as he left for Southern Hills and the PGA Championship. “This might just give me a little more confidence,” Woods said. It was a commanding performance on a challenging course, reminiscent of some of his major victories. He was determined to play the final round without a bogey, just like the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, and Woods showed more emotion over saving par with a 12-
Sports Editor: Gene Abell, (859) 231-3237. E-mail: [email protected] To report a score: Call 231-3225 or toll free at (888) 222-7026 after 5 p.m.
Woods’ largest margins of victory 15 strokes: 2000 U.S. Open 12: 1997 Masters 11: 2000 NEC Invitational 11: 2003 Bay Hill Invitational 8: 2000 British Open 8: 2006 American Express Championship 8: 2007 Bridgestone Invitational
foot putt on the final hole than any of his birdies during his 5-under 65. He finished at 8-under 272. He was the only player to finish under par at Firestone; the only other times he had done that were his two U.S. Open victories. And after turning a one-shot deficit into a six-shot lead on the front nine, Woods left everyone else playing for second.
See WOODS, D6
INDEX
Auto racing racing . . . . . . . . D2, 7 Baseball. . . . . . . . . . . D3-5
LONG POND, Pa. — Kurt Busch’s winless drought is over. His absence from the Chase might not last much longer, either, not with crew chief Pat Tryson calling all the right shots. Busch dominated Pocono Raceway from the opening lap yesterday and raced his way back into championship championshi p contention, giving himself a perfect belated birthNext race day gift: a trip to Victory Lane. Centurion Boats A day after he turned 29, at the Glen Busch snapped a 51-race losing skid that lifted him into the 12th When: 2 p.m. and final spot spot of the Chase Chase with Sunday five races left until the champi- Where: Watkins Glen, N.Y. onship races start. “It’s been 50-something races TV: ESPN and that was a tough burden,” Busch said. Busch, who missed the Chase last season after qualifying in 2004 and 2005, hadn’t been in the top 12 in points since a 100-point penalty for reckless driving in June knocked him six spots down to 17th. Now he’s back and on his biggest roll of the season. He turned a 13-point deficit behind Dale Earnhardt Jr. into a seven-point edge. “The big picture is we’ve got a few more races to go until Richmond,” Busch said.
See NASCAR, D7
Points leaders Driver
Points Behind
1. Jeff Gordon 2. Denny Hamlin 3. Matt Kenseth 4. Jeff Burton 5. Tony Stewart 6. Carl Edwards 7. Jimmie Johnson 8. Kyle Busch 9. Kevin Harvick 10. Clint Bowyer 11. Martin Truex Jr. 12. Kurt Busch
3,236 2,870 2,825 2,763 2,749 2,682 2,624 2,611 2,600 2,552 2,434 2,399
— 366 411 473 487 554 612 625 636 684 802 837
Points out of Chase: Dale Earnhardt Jr. 7; Ryan Newman 90; Greg Biffle 213; Mark Martin 216; Jamie McMurray 252
College football. . . . . . . D6 Horse racing . . . . . . . . . D7 D7
NASCAR SIDELINES ROBBY GORDON: Driver suspended for misconduct during Busch race. D7 Auto racing results, D2
NFL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Youth baseball. . . . . . . . D2
