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The Palm Beach Post from West Palm Beach, Florida • Page 40

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2C THE PALM BEACH POST SATURDAY, JANUARY 20. 2001 WHO AM I was the first pitcher to win a Cy Young Award in both leagues. (Answer below) QUOTE OF THE DAY Stars winger BRETT HULL on the recent Dallas-Florida game: "Right across from our bench in the first row, there was a guy asleep on his wife's shoulder. I pointed it out to a whole bunch of guys. I said, There's another satisfied NHL customer.

TODAY IN HISTORY In 1980, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-19 to become the first team to win four Super Bowls. PORT WATCH Baltimore has purple heart for Ravens 3 PEOPLE IN SPORTS White House baseball fan hopes for labor peace Palm Btack Fust Staff and Wire Reports As a baseball man in the White House, President-elect George Bush will tell his old colleagues "loud and clear, I hope there's not a strike" next fall, but says owners and players a must settle their differences without looking to him. Bush, once managing partner of the Texas Rangers, left the job to run for governor in 1994. The team was sold in 1998. His office in the Texas Capitol in Austin was lined with souvenir baseballs, and he said he still counts leaders of the game among his great friends.

Baseball's labor contract with its players expires Oct. 31, and friction over soaring player salaries could lead to the ninth work stoppage ti 7 Mill Bush SETH A. GITNERThe Associated Press Baltimore has taken to linebacker Ray Lewis (above) and the Ravens' 'blue-collar Mayor Martin O'Malley says. By Ben Nuckols lite Associated Press BALTIMORE After years of mourning the dear, departed Colts, Baltimore has fallen in love again. The City Hall dome and the top of the Bromo-Seltzer tower are bathed in purple light to honor the Super Bowl-bound Baltimore Ravens.

Team flags are flying on hotels and office buildings. Nearly 10,000 fans stood in the cold at PSINet Stadium last weekend to watch on giant video screens as the Ravens dismantled the Oakland Raiders. All the enthusiasm was slow in coming. By the time the Ravens arrived after the 1995 season, Baltimore had languished without an NFL team since 1984, when Robert Irsay moved his Colts to Indianapolis in the middle of the night The city was left with 30 years of fond memories highlighted by a Super Bowl victory in 1971. "It took people a long time to warm up to the Ravens after the long, proud tradition of the Colts, and the heart-wrenching departure of the Colts," Mayor Martin O'Malley said.

"I think this town was still mourning the Colts when the Ravens arrived." But lately, even the most dedicated Colts fans are cele- claimed show based in Baltimore mat was canceled in 1999 after seven seasons. Peggy Kueberth, 52, of Arnold, became president of her town's Colts fan club in 1985 the year after the Colts left. When the Ravens arrived, the club was revamped as the Ravens Roosts. "It's so wonderful that Baltimore is finally getting some recognition," Kueberth said. The Ravens are going to the Super Bowl and people are saying, TVho are O'Malley has relished the attention Baltimore is getting.

"It's very important to show the whole country that Baltimore's back, that Baltimore's on the rebound and that Baltimore's joining the ranks of the comeback cities," O'Malley said. The mayor challenged city businesses to match the sea of purple flooding public property, and they responded. Employers are holding "Wear purple to work" days, and businesses have put up lights, balloons and banners. A lingerie shop in Fells Point is offering purple underwear. Once slow-selling Ravens gear is flying off the shelves.

"People come on their paydays and spend their entire check," said Zach Crocetti, an employee of Sports. "We call it 'embroidered crack' because they can't stop." since 1972, either an owner lockout or a strike. Bush said that he is worried about that "I was around when the last strike occurred and it hurt the game," he said. "And I think it is hard, even more, to tolerate a strike." The 1994 strike canceled the World Series for the first time in 90 years and delayed the start of the 1995 season. Baseball owners want to restrain player salaries that will average more than $2 million a season for the first time next year.

Tying the knot Florida Marlins first baseman Derrek Lee and left-handed reliever Armando Almanza are missing mini-camp because they are getting married. That brings the number of Marlins players who have gotten married this off-season to five. The others: right-handed starter AJ. Burnett, right fielder Mark Kotsay and center fielder Preston Wilson TODAY'S ANSWER: Gayktrd Perry. brating the Ravens, who have won 10 straight and will face the New York Giants in the Super Bowl on Jan.

28. "I buried a ghost last night," said Dave Collins, 66, of Luther-ville, a lifelong Colts fan, after the victory over the Raiders. "It's taken me awhile, but I'm over it" The mayor thinks the Ravens have been able to tap into the psyche of their working-class city not only because they win, but because of how they win: grinding it out with no-frills offense and unyielding defense. There's a certain blue-collar charm about this team," he said. The Ravens also have given the city some welcome headlines.

Perhaps best known among visitors for its steamed crabs and its waterfront Fells Point neighborhood, Baltimore had more than 300 murders every year during the 1990s. It was ridiculed in 1997 for having the nation's highest rates of syphilis and gonorrhea rates that have since plummeted. And a federal study last summer said Baltimore leads the nation in heroin use. Its national image for a while also was shaped by TVs Homicide: Life on the Streets, an ac On the air On television Zach added to Pro Bowl; Texans, Capers close Boxing 9 p.m. Diego Corrales vs.

Poyd Mayweather HBO College Noon Duke at Georgia Tech ESPN basketball Noon Hampton at North Carolina Sunshine 1 p.m. Vanderbilt at Florida WAMI-69 1:30 p.m. Kentucky at Mississippi WPEC-12 3 p.m. Mississippi State at Tennessee WAMI-69 i. 3 p.m.

Stetson at Florida Atlantic Sunshine 4 p.m. Connecticut at Miami Fox Sports Net I 5 p.m. Alabama at Arkansas Sunshine I 8 p.m. Jacksonville at Central Florida Sunshine 8:30 p.m. Texas Southern at Arkansas-Pine Bluff WINQ-19 'J 10:30 p.m.

South Florida at California Fox Sports Net College 2 p.m. Senior Bowl ESPN football 8 p.m. Hula Bowl ESPN Figure skating 4 p.m. U.S. Championships WPBF-25, WPLG-10 9 p.m.

U.S. Championships WPBF-25. WPLG-10 Golf 9 a.m. Alfred Dunhill Championship (taped) Golf Channel 1:30 p.m. Memorial of Naples Golf Channel 3:30 p.m.

Sony Open WPEC-12 11 p.m. New Zealand Open (taped) Golf Channel NBA 5:30 p.m. Kings at Trail Blazers WPTV-5 8 p.m. Bulls at Nets WGN 7 p.m. Panthers at Flyers Fox Sports Net, ESPN2 Tennis 10:30 p.m.

Australian Open ESPN2 Women's Noon Rutgers at Villanova Fox Sports Net basketball Skiing Midnight World Cup men's downhill (taped) ESPN viewed Friday. Running back Corey Dillon, scheduled to go to trial Monday on a domestic-violence charge, instead agreed to contribute $750 to a women's shelter and undergo a certified treatment program. Cleveland: Owner Al Lerner indicated the Browns still might try to quietly court Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops. Said Stoops, in the Tulsa World: "Listen, I can't stop anybody from saying things, but he can read my statement from last week and read it again. I'm not going anywhere." Kansas City: The Rams gave the Chiefs permission to talk to Al Saunders, who is new Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil's top choice to become offensive coordinator.

Minnesota: Vikings coach Dennis Green shuffled his staff for the second consecutive season, firing outside linebackers coach John Fontes and defensive line coach Fred von Appen. Defensive backs coach Richard Solomon will shift to inside linebackers in place of Trent Walters, who was reassigned to defensive assistant. Chiefs assistant Willie Shaw will become the defensive backs coach. Receiver Troy Walters was fined $5,000 for hitting Giants defensive back Ramos McDonald in the head during the NFC Championship Game. AFC team, replacing Jaguars tackle Tony Boselli (ankle).

linebackers Brian Urlacher of Chicago and Mark Fields of New Orleans were placed on the NFC roster. Urlacher, the NFL defensive rookie of the year, replaces Detroit linebacker Stephen Boyd (disk) Fields is the NFC's need player. Houston: Jacksonville defensive coordinator Dom Capers agreed in principle to coach the expansion Texans. Owner Bob McNair said Capers agreed to a six-year contract A news conference is scheduled for Sunday. Buffalo: A source confirmed that Giants defensive coordinator John Fox will interview for the The Associated Press NEW YORK Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas is going to the Pro Bowl after all.

Thomas was named to the AFC team Friday by coach Jon Gruden as a "need" player. The "need" player is selected from among the first alternates at defensive end and linebacker. "I appreciate the fact that coach Gruden picked me and had enough confidence in my abilities even though I missed five games with the injury," said Thomas, who had a high ankle sprain." The Dolphins are sending six others to Hawaii for the 4 game: defensive ends Trace Armstrong and Jason Taylor, special teams player Larry Izzo, cornerback Sam Madison, safety Brock Marion and center Tim Ruddy. Oakland offensive tackle Lincoln Kennedy was named to the Bills coaching job. Cincinnati: Chris Palmer.

fired as Cleveland's coach after NO. 781103 CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH two losing seasons, said he would Check your cable listings to determine whether stations are available in your area. On radio College 3:30 p.m. Seminoles pre-game WSTU-1450AM basketball 4 p.m. North Carolina at Florida State WDJA-850AM, -t WSTU-1450AM 4 p.m.

Connecticut at Miami WQAM-560AM 7 p.m. Arkansas State at Florida International WAXY-790AM like to become the Bengals of NOTICE TO POST STREET ADDRESS fensive coordinator. He inter NUMBERS ON ALL COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL WDJA-850AM College football 2 p.m. Senior Bowl 00 tXE) GEPD NHL BUILDINGS 6:30 p.m Panthers pre-game 7 p.m. Panthers at Flyers WQAM-560AM, WBZT-1230AM WQAM-560AM, WBZT-1230AM rem frai qb ms NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 7, 2000, the West Palm Beach City Commission approved Ordinance No.

3343-00 On the field Area events requiring the posting and maintaining of street address numbers on all commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. By February 7, 2001, street address numbers shall be posted on all commercial, industrial and institutional buildings adhering to the following V. College 3 p.m. Stetson at Florida Atlantic 297-3163 basketball 4 p.m. Connecticut at Miami (800) 462-2637 4 p.m.

Brevard CC at Palm Beach CC 439-8067 7:30 p.m. Eckerd at Lynn 237-7000 Drag racing 5 p.m E.T. Bracket Race 622-1400 Women's 2 p.m. Brevard CC at Palm Beach CC 439-8067 basketball 5:30 p.m. Eckerd College at Lynn University 237-7000 Dog racing 12:40 p.m.

Palm Beach Kennel Club 683-2222 7:30 p.m. Palm Beach Kennel Club 683-2222 1 Harness racing 7:30 p.m. Pompano Harness Track (954) 972-2000 Horse racing 1 p.m. Gulfstream Park (954) 454-7000 Jal alai Noon Miami Jai-Alai (305) 633-6400 Noon Dania Jai-Alai (954)927-2841 Noon Fort Pierce Jai-Alai (800) 524-2524 7 p.m. Miami Jai-Alai (305)633-6400 7 p.m.

Fort Pierce Jai-Alai (800) 524-2524 7:15 p.m. Dania Jai-Alai (954) 927-2841 I 5 It standards: (Ij Size and type. All address characters shall be Arabic numerals, except that English letters may be used to identify individual units all possessing the same numeric address, where applicable. Each character on buildings shall be no less than six (6) inches in height and two (2) inches in width. (2) Location, buildings containing more than one address.

All addresses shall be posted on that portion of the structure fronting or facing upon the street or principal vehicular access to the premises, so as to be readily visible to approaching vehicles. Buildings which contain more than one commercial, industrial, or institutional address shall post a separate address meeting the requirements of this article at the exterior entrance to each individual address or common exterior entrance to several addresses therein, and the unit number shall also be posted on the exterior door of each unit served by such a common exterior entrance. Wderrama signs new deal 0INJJS10NIGHI1 In brief FOR A PRE-GAME CELEBRATION AND REGISTER TO WIN A TRIP TO THE BIGGEST GAME OF THE YEAR! (3) Monument signs. All monument signs for multiple commercial, industrial, or institutional businesses shall post the address range for the development. The posted address range shall meet the requirements of this article.

First Round QUALIFYING for the $25,000 He's My Man Classic (4) Color of characters. All address characters shall be of a Register to win a trip to Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa including 2 tickets, hotel and cash! Second Prize is a pair ofrecliners courtesy of Designed Furniture Concepts! Free Admission from 6:00 p.m. if you wear any NFL apparel color in direct contrast to and clearly distinguishable from the background to which the characters are affixed. World Cup veteran Carlos Valderrama, a midfielder with the Tampa Bay Mutiny who previously played for the Miami Fusion, signed a multi-year contract with the Mutiny on Friday. Last year, Valderrama, 39, became the league's career leader in assists with 89 while setting "the single-season mark with 26.

More soccer Chicago Fire forward Josh Wolff, currently in training with the U.S. national team, had surgery to remove a pin inserted during an earlier hernia repair. It's not known how long he will be sidelined. Boxing: Former heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison's release from prison in Arkansas has been pushed back a couple of months. Morrison, who pleaded guilty last year to drug charges, has been moved from a minimum-security facility in Tex-arkana to Little Rock because of undisclosed discipline problems.

Auto racing: Reigning world champion Marcus Gronholm and the other two Peugeot drivers withdrew from the Monte Carlo Rally's opening stage, which was won by Colin McRae Japan's Hiroshi Masuoka won the 18th stage of the Dakar Rally, extending his overall lead with only two days left in the race. Bowling: Mike Aufby rolled his second 300 game of the tournament, and added a 299 game to take the lead in the PBA Tour's Silicon Valley Open in Daly City, Calif. Jason Couch of Clermont is second. Miscellaneous: Several Wisconsin recruits were among the beneficiaries of more than $23,000 in unadvertised discounts from a local shoe store, the Wisconsin State Journal reported. More than 100 Badger athletes have admitted to receiving special discounts from The Shoe Box.

This is the first time the university has admitted that recruits also were involved LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman will be the school's new athletic director. Bertman has coached LSU to five NCAA baseball titles, and is retiring after the completion of the upcoming season. Enjoy Miller lite Specials prizes! Goodie bags to the first 120 fans (from 6:00 p.m.)! Meet Ric Blackwell from WPEC News 12! (5) Addresses to be clearly visible from the street. Each address upon the exterior of any building shall be clearly visible from the street or other principal means of vehicular access. Landscaping shall not be permitted to cover or conceal addresses.

Nighttime lighting shall be located so as to maximize visibility of addresses. (6) Correctness. It is the responsibility of the properly owner of any structure or building subject to the requirements of this article to post the correct address on the property. (7) Responsibility for maintenance. The owner of any structure or building subject to the requirements of this article shall maintain, repair or replace all addresses when necessary to comply with the requirements of this article.

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