Day in Sports History 1947 to 2001 highlights
Summary of notable sports moments: 1947 Leo Durocher suspended for a year by Commissioner Chandler for conduct detrimental to baseball amid gambling links. 1962 Arnold Palmer wins Masters playoff against Gary Player and Don Finsterwald. 1978 David Thompson scores 73 for Denver in NBA vs Pistons, second only to Wilt Chamberlain. 1989 Nick Faldo wins Masters after a 25 foot birdie, Scott Hoch misses clinching 2 foot putt. 2001 Australia defeats Tonga 22-0 in FIFA World Cup qualifier, a record margin.
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Scott Hoch
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Dodgers and Celtics dynasty fade in national spotlight
Quote captures the decline of the Dodgers and Celtics legacy as Jon Saraceno notes in USA Today, describing a shift from continuity and class to a focus on national anthem moments. The observation frames a broader sense of fading dominance in major sports franchises.
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Dodgers
Jon Saraceno
USA Today
Los Angeles Dodgers
KU Sports Editors and Mail Contacts Listed
The Kansas journalists Chuck Woodling Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore Steve Rottinghaus and Robert Sinclair are named with their roles and email addresses for KU sports coverage. This listing identifies the sports editors and coordinators at Ijworld.com.
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Andrew Hartsock
Ewoodling
Ijworld.com
Ahartsock
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Steve Rottinghaus
Gbedore
Srottinghaus
Robert Sinclair
Whom to Call for Local Sports Tickets and Field Info
A compact listing provides contacts for KC ticket office KC Chiefs KC Wizards Royals tickets and Kansas Speedway plus field conditions from City Parks and Recreation at 832 7999 with code 1123 adult 1124 adult rescheduling and a link www ljworld com for details
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KC Wizards
Royals
Royals Kansas Speedway
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Detroit fires Garner and Smith as Tigers reshuffle
Detroit dismissed manager Phil Garner and general manager Randy Smith after a 6 6 start. Bench coach Luis Pujols named interim manager with his debut delayed by rain. Tigers president Dave Dombrowski emphasized a long term shift, while Alou emerged as a potential future candidate.
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Orioles
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Luis Pujols
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Pujols
Felipe Alou
Montreal
Alou
Dombrowski
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DuPuy resumes testimony in baseball contraction case
Milwaukee reports show Bob DuPuy baseball chief operating officer resumes testimony in the contraction grievance. Bud Selig will follow to the witness chair as Selig’s lawyers begin rebuttal and the ongoing direct examination of DuPuy continues.
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Bob DuPuy
Baseball
Bud Seligis
DuPuy
Selig
Kenseth Grabs Second Win Of Season At Texas 500
Matt Kenseth won the Samsung/Radio Shack 500 at Texas Motor Speedway after only five practice laps. He led late with a two-tire pit stop and defended his position as Jeff Gordon edged Mark Martin for second. Kenseth posted an easy victory at 142.455 mph amid seven cautions in the 334-lap race.
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Jeff Gordon
Texas Motor Speedway
Fort Worth
Texas
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Walker Racing
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Fisher
Team Pelfrey
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Tony Stewart
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Stewart
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