good will games comes to new york city in 1998
NYP97071706- 17 JULY 97-NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA: R. E. Turner, Time Warner Vice Chairman and founder of the Goodwill Games and track star Michael Johnson (left) unveil the poster for the upcoming Goodwill Games during July 17th press conference at the All Star Cafe. The Goodwill Games will be held in New York State for the 1st time in 1998. UPI ep/Ezio Petersen
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