Hank Stram, Chiefs’ first coach and two-time Super Bowl guide
Hank Stram died Monday at 82 in St Tammany Parish Hospital near Covington Louisiana. The Chiefs first mentor led the Dallas Texans into the AFL in 1960 and coached them through 1974 before moving to Kansas City and rebranding as the Chiefs. He died from complications of diabetes after a long illness.
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Nicklaus wins first day in Canadian Skins Game
Jack Nicklaus rolled in a 10 foot birdie on the fourth hole to win four skins worth 48 231 and take the opening lead in Whistler British Columbia Weeks from his final British Open appearance Stephen Ames claimed two skins valued at 28 135 John Daly earned one skin at 12 058 while Vijay Singh was shut out after missing two short birdie putts
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New York Mayor Bets on 2012 Olympics After Setback
Mayor Bloomberg rallied support for New York City's bid with a patriotic Fourth of July talk featuring a walking statue of liberty. He cited a state panel rejection of a Manhattan stadium and highlighted a swift shift to a cheaper Queens plan as proof of resilience and adaptability.
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Ketema Edna Ketema Wins Alliant Fifth Season 8K Title
Ethiopia’s Ata lelech Ketema outpaced Kenya’s Edna Kiplagat by three seconds to win the Alliant Energy Fifth Season 8K in Cedar Rapids. Ketema earned 2000 dollars, with Kiplagat 1000, Jelagat-Sumgong 600, and Buttry 500. The race was cut short by a downpour, canceling the children’s run and awards.
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Kiptoo Cruises to 5th Season 8K Win in Cedar Rapids
Julius Kiptoo 27 from Chester Pa won the Alliant Energy Fifth Season 8K in 23 03 amid a crowded field of 1 738 runners. George Misoi finished second 23 14, Patrick Nthiwa third 23 26. Kiptoo earned 2000 as prize money and weather forced cancellation of the children's run and awards.
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Kernels bullpen shows life as late relief clicks
Cedar Rapids bullpen turns it around with Miguel Gonzalez and Chris Waters closing in a 6-3 win over Fort Wayne Wizards before 3,512 at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Waters earns his second save as the pen posts a 1.35 ERA over 20 innings in the last seven games.
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