2day in Sports History 1958 Hawks win NBA title in six
Highlights recalling events on this date: 1958 St Louis star Bob Pettit scored a record 50 points as the Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics in six games to win the NBA title. Also noted are Palmer Masters titles in 1964 and 1981 Watson, Mize Masters moments, 1995 Warriors triple spree, and 2000 Karl Malone reaching 2000 season points.
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Augusta National Chief Says Admission of Women Won't Shift Golf Club Stance
Hootie Johnson, chairman of Augusta National, declares that allowing women members would not alter the club's position on admitting women. The quote underscores the club's ongoing resistance to female membership despite controversy surrounding gender inclusion.
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Pitt renews search for coach as Prosser stays with Wake Forest
Wake Forest coach Skip Prosser signed a 10 year deal to remain with the Demon Deacons, turning down Pitt's bid to return to his Pittsburgh roots. The move comes after Pitt pursued Prosser following Ben Howland's departure to UCLA. Interim A D Marc Boehm and Chancellor Nordenberg had met Prosser at the Final Four, but he chose to stay in Winston Salem.
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Gordon earns Martinsville pole in Virginia 500 race
Gordon wins the Martinsville pole at 93.307 mph to lead Chevrolet front row after overtaking Newman who had beat him at Bristol. Earnhardt Jr and Newman separated the rest of the field while Musgrave and Tracy claim poles at other tracks. Fisichella declared winner of the Brazilian Grand Prix after stoppage.
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