THE WRITING ON (AND OFF) THE WALL MOWERS, START YOUR ENGINES.Byline: TOM HOFFARTH Eight-time U.S. champion Bobby Cleveland of Locust Grove Locust Grove is the name of a number of places in the United States of America:
springbok or springbuck Species of antelope (Antidorcas marsupialis), native to treeless plains of southern Africa, the national emblem of South Africa. It stands about 30 in. Estate in England. Cleveland, as most know, is the most decorated racer in the history of the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association with 67 first-place finishes. ``I look forward to representing my country and kicking some grass,'' Cleveland said in a statement released by the USLMRA USLMRA United States Lawn Mower Racing Association . ``The World Championships are the pinnacle of international lawn mower racing and my pride in America will be my mow-tivation.'' Yes, it's unfortunate that we can't add Cleveland to the U.S. Ryder Cup roster, if only as a greens keeper. ... --``Kobe, phone. ... Someone named Michelle. ... How'd she get this number?'' ... --Burbank is all abuzz with the word on the street that O.J. Simpson is expected to be at a local sports memorabilia store for an autograph scribbling scrib·ble v. scrib·bled, scrib·bling, scrib·bles v.tr. 1. To write hurriedly without heed to legibility or style. 2. To cover with scribbles, doodles, or meaningless marks. v. session next month. Benny Dominguez, a former NBC Sports director who came to know Simpson during his broadcasting days and still works as a news director at the network's nearby offices, has invited the ignominious ig·no·min·i·ous adj. 1. Marked by shame or disgrace: "It was an ignominious end ... as a desperate mutiny by a handful of soldiers blossomed into full-scale revolt" Angus Deming. Heisman Trophy winner from USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. to come by his Premiere Sports and Cards shop for an Oct. 23 event. ... --Kirsten Dunst as a Wimbledon tennis star? Bring it on. ... --Looking for a place to set up camp in the greater Malibu area? Hop onto the Coldwell Banker Web site (www.cbsocal.com) and do an agent search for a dude named Brian Bosworth. According to his bio, ``Boz is in the 'bu'' as a highly-respected sales associate (not actually a Realtor). The academic All-American out of Oklahoma and assistant football coach at Malibu High ``has the solid judgment and knowledge to help you and will negotiate shrewdly to make your Malibu home a dream and not a nightmare.'' ... --``I'd love to move back to Norman (Okla.), but there ain't no way in hell my wife would let me,'' Boz says in the latest issue of Sports Illustrated On Campus. ... --On the dating scene, still got it on good authority that old-school super model Rachel Hunter, the ex-wife of Rod Stewart, has it goin' with the Kings' Sean Avery, who may use this NHL lockout time off as a way to get into acting by using her connections. Avery, by the way, is 24. Hunter is ... just a tad older. ... --Not that you'll ever get a chance to sit down there unless you know someone who knows someone, but the Dugout Club seats at Dodger Stadium come with one big perk: Free grub. A buffet dinner is included in the ticket price, and that can consist of anything from skillet-fried fish, lettuce wraps, mozzarella moz·za·rel·la n. A mild white Italian cheese that has a rubbery texture and is often eaten melted, as on pizza. [Italian, diminutive of mozza, a cut, mozzarella, from mozzare, chicken sandwiches, shrimp summer rolls and, thankfully, edamame Edamame is a preparation of immature soybeans in the pod commonly found in China and Japan. The pods are boiled in water together with condiments such as salt, and served whole. and Dodger Dogs. Adult beverages, which are the only thing that cost extra, include the Island of the Ravine: a Bacardi coconut rum mixed with pineapple and cranberry juice, served in a souvenir palm tree glass. Just 10 bucks. ... --The NFL NFL abbr. National Football League NFL (US) n abbr (= National Football League) → Fußball-Nationalliga honored fallen soldier Pat Tillman at Sun Devil Stadium Chicago/St. Louis/Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals • • during halftime of the New England-Arizona game. Only problem for Phoenix residents, the game was blacked out on local TV. ... --The team that wins the college football national championship will be the one that isn't killed by its kicking game. ... --Oscar De La Hoya, the last great champ. ... --Deion Sanders, a not quite ready for prime-time player. ... --Ever find a 24 Hour Fitness Center that's actually open 24 hours? While you ponder that, make a note that John Ireland and Steve Mason, the ``Big Show'' tandem from KSPN-AM (710), have talked their bosses into going on the air at 6 p.m. Thursday and staying on until 6 p.m. Friday - a 24-hour marathon, live from Angel Stadium, leading into the important Angels-Athletics weekend series. Heaven help us, and them. |
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