Notable Firsts and Setbacks From the 2001 MLB Season
The report highlights early season events including Esteban Loaiza striking out Rusty Greer and Rafael Palmeiro driving in runs. It notes injuries and roster moves such as Nomar Garciaparra's 15 day DL, John Smoltz's elbow setback, Ken Griffey Jr. hamstring, and Bobby Higginson signing a four year extension with Detroit. It mentions Tom Gordon’s DL stint and Brian Cole’s fatal car crash in the Panhandle.
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Nomar Garciaparra
Boston
Atlanta Braves
John Smoltz
Rodriguez Stumbles in Opener With Rangers in Puerto Rico
Alex Rodriguez homered and had two hits but also committed a throwing error and slipped twice as the Texas Rangers fell 8-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays in Puerto Rico. Shannon Stewart went 3-for-4 with a homer and RBI while Esteban Loaiza pitched six scoreless innings.
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Toronto
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Calming words boost Jarrett to Harrah's 500 win at Texas
Dale Jarrett moved from sixth to first in 13 laps aided by a crew radio message, winning the Harrah's 500 at Texas Motor Speedway as he climbed to the season points lead. Jeff Gordon and Johnny Benson trailed in a late six car scramble with Jarrett breaking through on lap 329.
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Parrott
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Bristol
Tenn
Jeff Gordon
Pontiac
Pape Wows Crowd At Dream Team Classic
Cole Pape headlines the Dream Team Classic at Washington High School in a sold out show. Iowa hawk eye wrestling program shows strong interest as coach Jim Zalesky watches from the crowd.
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Pape tops Levesseur in 152 pounds at prep wrestling
Maquoketa star Pape, a three-time state champion, stunned top-ranked Marcus Levesseur 6-4 to gain national notice. He aims for Iowa Hawkeyes while teammates Goodale and Anderson eye spring national letters and visits. Helmrich of North Linn wins 112-pound title and pins Dream Team member Blake, fueling Iowa Elite’s strong showing.
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Iowa City
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Springfield
N.J
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North Linn
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Helmrich
Ray Blake
Chicago
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McCarron wins BellSouth Classic in wind blown marathon
Scott McCarron outlasted blustery conditions to claim a three stroke victory at the BellSouth Classic, posting lower par across two rounds to win on the PGA Tour for the first time since 1997. Andy North and Jim Colbert defend Legends of Golf crown at World Golf Village with a 20 under total. Andre Agassi dominates Ericsson Open final ending Gambill in straight sets and leading the year’s major titles. Terry Carroll named Denver men's basketball coach after years as Iowa State assistant. Rasheed Wallace hits 39th and 40th technical fouls and is ejected in Portland game against Minnesota.
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