Indians DENNIS MARTINEZ is profiled in the N.Y. TIMES as a
"possible future President" of Nicaragua (N.Y. TIMES,
7/11)....Yankees Owner GEORGE STEINBRENNER was selected by FL
Agriculture Commissioner Bob Crawford to head the Florida State
Fair Authority (TAMPA TRIBUNE, 7/11)....DAVID LETTERMAN's
Bangladeshi pals MUJIBUR and SIRAJUL are in the Dallas area to
cover the All-Star Game for the "Late Show." (DALLAS MORNING
NEWS, 7/10)....AD AGE's "On A Roll" profiles MLB Project Manager
GAIL HUNTER. Hunter's tip for event marketing: "Completely
immerse yourself in the community where your event is held." Pet
Peeve: People who assume they're like the NFL Experience (AD
AGE, 7/10).
TOP TEN REASONS BORIS BECKER DIDN'T WIN WIMBLEDON: 10)
Thought it was French Open where they just surrender the
championship to you; 9) Who can concentrate when you're standing
opposite hunky Pete Sampras? 8) Didn't want to spoil the cool
"Three-Pete" headlines; 7) Shouldn't have trained with that
"Dorf on Tennis" video; 6) Was just giving her a ride to the
corner for God's sake (that's a Hugh Grant excuse); 5) Had the
feeling Dick Enberg was undressing him with his eyes; 4) Prince
Charles' ears kept blocking the sun; 3) Hard to concentrate with
Marv Albert shouting "Yes"; 2) Distracted by Fergie making out
with ball boy in royal box; 1) Three words: Grass stained
balls! ("Late Night," CBS, 7/10).
