Moments in Sports History From 1896 to 1992
1896 marks the first modern Olympics opening in Athens with James B Connelly winning the hop, step and jump. 1947 Jimmy Demaret claims his second Masters by two strokes over Nelson and Stranahan. 1952 Sam Snead captures his second Masters by four, defeating Burke Jr. 1973 Ron Blomberg debuts as the majors first opening day designated hitter for the Yankees against Boston. 1987 Sugar Ray Leonard returns after three years to beat Hagler by split decision for middleweight glory. 1992 Duke repeats as NCAA champions with a 71 51 win over Michigan Fab Five.
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Sam Snead
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Ron Blomberg
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Sugar Ray Leonard
Marvin Hagler
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Kenyon Martin Denies Thug Label After 66 Quoted Day
Nets star Kenyon Martin declares he does not care about opinions and rejects being labeled a thug after a controversial quote from today. He emphasizes his commitment to his team and career despite public scrutiny.
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Corretja tops Sampras on grass to tie Davis Cup
In Chattanooga, Alex Corretja stunned Pete Sampras 4-6 4-6 7-6 7-5 6-4 to give Spain a 1-1 Davis Cup tie with the United States at Westside. Andy Roddick won early for the U.S. over Tommy Robredo 6-3 7-5 7-6, with doubles set to decide.
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Spain
Alex Corretja
Corretja
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Sampras
Andy Roddick
Tommy Robredo
Westside Tennis Club
James Blake
Todd Martin
Juan Balcelis
U.S
Newport
R.C
France
Czech Republic
Shaughnessy Rallies To Reach Sarasota Open Semis
Meghann Shaughnessy saved a match point to defeat Anastasia Myskina 3-6 7-6 6-4 in the Sarasota Open quarterfinals and advance to face Tatiana Panova in the semifinals. Panova toppled Janette Husarova 6-4 4-6 6-1. Dokic, Schnyder, and Razzano also won.
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Meghann Shaughnessy
Russia
Anastasia Myskina
Shaughnessy
Tatiana Panova
Panova
Slovakia
Janette Husarova
Jelena Dokic
Patty Schnyder
Virginie Razzano
Paola Suarez
Temple star Tex Robinson dies at 69 after CFL career
Theodore Tex Robinson, Temple University star running back in the 1950s and later a Canadian Football League player, died at Newcomb Hospital in Vineland New Jersey. He was 69 and named Temple MVP in 1952 and 1954, leading the Owls in rushing and scoring those seasons.
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Tex" Robinson
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Kansas balance of academics and athletics praised by ex Jayhawk
Springfield gastroenterologist Dr Kenneth P Koenigs recalls his Kansas days to argue that major college programs can prioritize academics. He cites his Pre med major and academic All America honors while playing for Kansas 1974 78 and notes Roy Williams and the department still stress education alongside sport.
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