Historic 2day sports: parks debut and marquee wins
On opening days in Boston and Detroit in 1912, Red Sox beat Yankees 7-6 in 11 innings at Fenway Park as Tigers beat Indians 6-5 at Tiger Stadium. 1958 Montreal Canadiens claim third straight Stanley Cup with 5-3 over Bruins. 1987 Boston Marathon winner Toshihiko Seko clocked 2 11:50. Rosa Mota won women’s. 1990 Seattle Mariners’ Brian Holman pitches eight perfect innings before Ken Phelps homer for Oakland. 1991 Diver Mark Lenzi scores 100 then 101.85 points to win 3-meter springboard at U.S. Indoor.
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Toshihiko Seka
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Brian Holman
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Mark Lenzi
Lenzi
U.S
Draft pick must prove worth to earn 49ers roster
49ers general manager Terry Donahue notes that today a draft selection must compete to make the team, unlike in the past when simply showing up gave a strong chance to wear the uniform. He, 49ers GM, emphasizes the tougher selection process.
WNBA Draft opens with Bird top pick for Storm
Sue Bird headlines the draft as the top selection by Seattle Storm. Four Huskies join her among the first six, including Swin Cash to Detroit and Aisha Jones to Washington. The round features notable picks from Washington, Portland, and Charlotte as teams shape their rosters.
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Sweeney Contract Test Prompts Baseball Debate
The Royals' five year 55 million extension for Mike Sweeney includes a walkaway clause allowing voiding of the last three years if the team fails to reach .500 in 2003 or 2004. Analysts question its fairness and potential impact on player motivation and team strategy.
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