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April 14, 1999
GOOD SPORTS; DEREK JETERDerek Jeter of the New York Yankees knows how to Turn 2. (Turn 2 is baseball lingo for "double play.")In 1996, Derek created the Turn 2 Foundation. The foundation has raised more than $500,000 for college scholarships and programs that help kids stay away from drugs and alcohol.For Derek, being a Yankee and helping kids stay off drugs is the best double play of all.STRANGE BUT TRUE; FACTS ABOUT SPORTS; WRECKING ROBOTA car-eating monster named Robosaurus terrorized Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina in 1990.
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April 7, 1999
If you could be any actor in any movie, who would you be?Eric Swann, defensive tackle, Arizona Cardinals: "Eddie Murphy in Dr. Dolittle. His character was so fun-loving and kind to the animals."Penny Hardaway, guard, Orlando Magic: "Denzel Washington in A Soldier's Story. That's my all-time favorite movie."Lindsay Davenport, tennis player: "Demi Moore in A Few Good Men. I loved that movie."Game TimeWhat's my record?I'm Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles. In September 1998, I ended my record streak of games played in a row. The streak began in 1982.
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March 17, 1999
Kids AskWho inspired Martina Hingis to play tennis?Candace C., 12Sandy, UtahMartina's mom, Melanie, played pro tennis from 1970 to 1979. Melanie named Martina after tennis legend Martina Navratilova.Melanie started teaching her daughter to play tennis when Martina was 3. Martina played her first tournament at age 5!"I loved tennis right from the beginning," says Martina.Mystery AthleteThe Clues:This Mystery Athlete is a shot-blocking machine. Using the clues below, can you figure out who he is?
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