Bonds Breaks MLB Walks Record Amid Giants Pace
Barry Bonds became baseballs all time walks leader with his 2191st in the eighth inning as the Giants played 82 games. He has 121 walks including 63 intentional passes and is on pace to break his 2002 single season mark. His 22 homers this year bring his career total to 680, trailing Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth.
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Russian women break world records in Greece
In Iraklion, Greece two Russian athletes set world marks within a 30 minute span. Svetlana Feofanova cleared 16 feet to set a pole vault world record, surpassing Yelena Isinbayeva's mark. The same night another Russian set a world best in the steeplechase as the Athletics World event highlighted leading contenders for Athens.
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Greece tops Portugal to win European title in upset
Greece defeated host Portugal 1-0 to win the European Championship. Angelos Charisteas headed home a corner from Angelos Basinas in the 57th minute for the decisive goal. The match was staged in Lisbon with wide coverage by Gazette staff.
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Kernels adapt to new players beat Clinton at home
Cedar Rapids Kernels mix seven newcomers from extended spring training into the lineup and edge Clinton 6-5 before 5,025 at Memorial Stadium. Manager Bobby Magallanes notes improved chemistry despite the rapid roster shakeup with Casilla Nunez Collins Morban Guzman Lopez and Boyer among those starting.
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Kernels Outfielder Comments On Team Fit
The Kernels outfielder says everyone has fit in well, reflecting upbeat clubhouse chemistry during Page 3C coverage.
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Chirchir Edges Kosgei in Close 8K Finish in Iowa
Kenyan runners Eric Chirchir and Shadrack Kosgei staged a photo finish in Cedar Rapids for the Alliant Energy Fifth Season 8K. Chirchir won the $2,500 prize in 22 minutes 57 seconds, just ahead of Kosgei who finished in the same time.
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Russian runner tops 5th Season 8K in Cedar Rapids
Silvia Skvortsova from Russia wins the women’s 4.97 mile Fifth Season 8K in Cedar Rapids with a 26:29. En route she outsprints Emily Samdei of Kenya who finishes second. Eked out by language barrier, Skvortsova says little after victory.
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Federer Captures Second Consecutive Wimbledon Title
Roger Federer defeated Andy Roddick 4-6 7-5 7-6(3) 6-4 to win his second straight Wimbledon and extend his unbeaten streak in Grand Slam finals to 3-0. Roddick's 140 mph serves could not derail Federer as rain delays and no coaching help failed to disrupt his strategic finish.
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Federer seals two majors in a year to lead 2004
Federer declared that Grand Slam titles elevate a player and cemented his status as the game’s best with a 46-4 season record and six titles in 2004, including the Australian Open. He is the first man since Andre Agassi in 1999 to win two majors in a single year.
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