Twoday in Sports History highlights 1951 1975 1980
The 1951 NBA final sees Rochester Royals defeat New York Knicks 79 to 75 as Bob Davies sinks two foul shots and Jack Coleman adds a layup in game seven. 1975 Boston Marathon sets race record 2 09 55 by Bill Rodgers, then 1980 marks his third straight win. Rosie Ruiz later disqualified for distance dispute. 1994 Eddie Murray homers on a title switch hit. 1995 Utah wins NCAA women’s gymnastics title with 396 650, ninth crown. 1996 Bulls finish a 72 win regular season with Michael Jordan 26 points in 103 93 win over Washington.
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Dodge sweep dominates Talladega qualifying at speedway
Dodge drivers take the top three grid spots in Talladega 500 qualifying led by Stacy Compton at 184.861 mph the slowest Talladega pole since 1969. Sterling Marlin and Bill Elliott start second and third as Dodge headlines another strong speed run.
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BYU women's coach resigns and joins successor staff
Provo Utah BYU women's basketball coach Trent Shippen resigned on Friday and then joined the staff of his successor Jeff Judkins a former NBA player at College Park Missouri Danny Miller who helped Maryland reach the NCAA Final Four this season is leaving for Notre Dame
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Wisconsin penalizes itself for NCAA infractions
Wisconsin Madison placed itself on three years probation for NCAA rules violations uncovered in an investigation sparked by unadvertised discounts at a shoe store. The university must file annual compliance reports and pay 150000 to the NCAA.
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Pistons Jerry Stackhouse Calls Pay Still Low
Detroit Pistons star Jerry Stackhouse says his seven year 39 million contract remains underpaid as his deal expires after the 2004 05 season. He notes the value of his performance and market stance amid ongoing NBA salary discussions.
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Unclear Sports Odds and Matchups from 2001 Tribune Source
A fragmented OCR listing odds and teams across MLB NBA and other leagues. Mentions include Yankees, Mets, Cubs, Dodgers, Phillies, and others with various underdog and home team notes, plus a reference to an XFL 2001 matchup and a championship context.
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KU Men's Basketball Faces Key Big 12 Showdown
Gary Bedore reports on KU men's basketball as Chuck Woodring outlines expectations for a pivotal Big 12 clash. The piece highlights team form, upcoming schedule, and potential impact on conference standings.
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Local Sports and Park Office Contact Numbers
Contact KU ticket office at 832-7147 or 1 800 578 B748 for Kansas events. KC Chiefs at 864 3141, KC Blades 816 920 9300, 816 842 5233 for Wizards 1 816 920 9300. Royals tickets and Kansas Speedway also listed. Field conditions line lists City Parks and Recreation Carl at 832 7999 with code 1123 adult field conditions and 1124 adult rescheduling.
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Why people watch the NFL draft becomes reality TV
Commentary notes the NFL draft as an early ESPN spectacle blending sports insight with televised drama. It highlights host quotes on audience appeal, the draft’s evolution from nine rounds to multi-day coverage, Mel Kiper Jr.'s rise, and cameras in all 32 NFL cities including Houston for the 2002 mock draft.
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