2day in Sports History 1958 Hawks win title in six
The 1958 NBA finals saw St Louis star Bob Pettit score a record 50 points as the Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics in six games to claim the league title. Arnold Palmer also dominated golf with Masters wins in 1964 and 1961, while Tom Watson won the Masters in 1981 and Mark O'Meara captured it in 1998. Kobe Bryant poured in 50 points for the Lakers in 2007, his ninth 50point game that season, a modern benchmark since Wilt Chamberlain in 1964-65.
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MLB amends drug policy and amnesty terms set
MLB agreed to stricter drug testing with a more independent administrator and new supervisory bodies while granting amnesty to players tied to the Mitchell Report. The deal erases 15 day suspensions for Jose Guillen and Jay Gibbons and retains some management union decision rights on testing, with arbitration finalizing disputes.
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Ochoa Holds One Stroke Lead At Corona Championship
Lorena Ochoa shot her second straight 7 under 66 to lead the Corona Championship by one stroke. Inbee Park four 64 tied the course record set by Ochoa in 2006 and 2007, placing Park in solo second.
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Rays pitcher Al Reyes arrested after bar incident
In Tampa, Rays pitcher Al Reyes was shocked with a stun gun and taken into custody after an altercation in a bar. He was found to have fallen against a ceramic pot and then fought a man he believed pushed him. In Atlanta, Georgia Tech reports the death of baseball player Michael Hutts, a 21 year old pitcher, found Friday morning.
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Ex-Jayhawk Billy Thomas earns 2007 08 D League Sportsmanship Award
New York Colorado 14ers guard Billy Thomas, a Kansas University product, won the 2007 08 Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award as voted by NBA Development League head coaches. Thomas has played in 34 games for the 14ers.
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US leads France 2-0 in Davis Cup quarterfinals
James Blake outlasted Paul-Henri Mathieu 7-6 6-7 6-3 3-6 7-5 on the fast court, while Andy Roddick fired 30 aces to edge Michael Llodra 6-4 7-6 7-6 as the United States took a 2-0 series lead in Winston-Salem.
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Ohio State Wins NIT Title in Tepid Celebration
Ohio State captured the NIT title, then players masked their disappointment with a tepid show of excitement, a sunny sports moment shadowed by forced jubilation as reported by Greg Cote in the Miami Herald.
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OSU Hires On Search After Self Chooses Kansas
Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder broadens the hunt for a new Cowboys basketball coach after Bill Self agrees to stay with Kansas. Holder seeks a leader who fits the Iba era mold and emphasizes long term fit over immediate coaching needs.
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