Tiger Woods compared to Babe Ruth in golf legend debate
Dallas Morning News sports columnist Kevin Blackistone argues Tiger Woods transcends golf like Babe Ruth did baseball. He notes Woods' cultural impact, media magnetism, and historic Masters win drawing massive ratings and global attention.
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Sooners to play Northwestern in Pigskin Classic opener
Northwestern and Oklahoma will meet in the Pigskin Classic at Soldier Field on August 23 at noon. ABC-TV will carry the game. Northwestern seeks to open a 12 game schedule after finishing 9-3 last season, while Oklahoma aims for a 12 game slate in John Blake’s second year. Lin Dunn reaches settlement with Purdue over her fired women’s basketball coach role. terms not disclosed.
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Wichita State extends Randy Smithson through 2001
Wichita State announces a one year contract extension for basketball coach Randy Smithson through the 2000 2001 season. Smithson, 39, was hired last year with a deal covering through 1999 2000. NASCAR fines Geoff Bodine 10000 for on track actions and comments after Bristol incident. Bodine caused multi car wreck with Jimmy Spencer and finished 33rd while Spencer placed 15th.
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Colorado players honor Gregory with backward hill practice
Boulder Colorado players returned to spring practice honoring running backs coach Ben Gregory who died last week. The team walked down a steep hill backwards as memorial mood filled the session. Head coach Rick Neuheisel and offensive coordinator Karl Dorrell will take on Gregorys duties for the rest of spring drills.
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Access Directory Guidance
Instructions show dialing 865-5000 to reach Access and then entering a four digit category number. The note implies a telephone based navigation for selecting specific content or services. It emphasizes a simple numeric entry to access different sections.
Blackhawks claim 1961 Stanley Cup in six games
In 1961 the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 in six games to win the Stanley Cup. In 1987 Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls scored 61 points as his team lost 117-114 to the Atlanta Hawks.
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Sports TV Schedule Highlights From Thursday and Friday
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