Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, May 24, 1995 TAG: 9505240111
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: B2 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: From Associated Press and Knight-Ridder/Tribune reports
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
The proposal must be approved by faculty representatives of the nine member schools during the final session of the conference's spring business meetings in Myrtle Beach, S.C. They have traditionally voted with their athletic directors on major issues such as this one.
It is uncertain how the six years would be split, but the scenario considered most likely by sources would put the tournament to Greensboro in 1998, 2002 and 2003 and Charlotte in 1999, 2000 and 2001.
The event completed a five-year stay in the Charlotte Coliseum in 1994. It returned to the Greensboro Coliseum this year and is scheduled for that arena in 1996 and 1997.
In other sports news:
nThe career of former Formula One champion Nigel Mansell, which took a drastic downturn last year, reached a lower point in Woking, England, when he was fired by the McLaren team.
Less than four months after signing him, McLaren officials ran out of patience after a series of misadventures and disappointing performances by Mansell. The 41-year-old drove only two races in a McLaren Mercedes.
``The relationship has been short, and has obviously not achieved the results anticipated by either party,'' said Ron Dennis, McLaren's managing director. ``Nigel has not felt confident within the car, and this has affected his ability to commit fully to the program.
``In these circumstances, I believe that we have determined the most appropriate course of action.''
The announcement followed speculation Mansell would quit the team after parking his car on the 18th lap of the Spanish Grand Prix On May 14. Speculation will center on whether Mansell will quit the sport for good.
``I have no immediate plans in Formula One,'' Mansell said, ``but have welcomed the opportunity to keep in touch with the team, with whom I have parted on the best possible terms.''
In other sports news:
nWith the possible move of the ACC baseball tournament from Greenville, S.C., the city's civic leaders are looking at making a bid for the Southeastern Conference tournament.
The ACC is expected to decide today whether to move its tournament, which has been played in Greenville for nine years and has become one of the biggest revenue-producing college baseball tournaments. The league's coaches say holding it in Greenville gives nearby Clemson too much of an advantage. Durham, N.C., is Greenville's main competitor.
nThe losing applicant for Virginia's first pari-mutuel horse track lost an appeal in Richmond Circuit Court when a judge ruled the racing license was awarded properly. The Virginia Racing Commission awarded the license in October to Ohio harness track owner Arnold Stansley, who is developing Colonial Downs in New Kent County.
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