2day in Sports History 1945 to 1999 highlights
Key sports milestones span 1945 to 1999. Albert Chandler is elected baseball commissioner by unanimous owner vote succeeding Landis. 1963 Bob Cousy leads Celtics to fifth straight NBA title with 112-109 win over the Lakers. 1974 Tampa awarded NFL franchise. 1993 George Branham II becomes first black bowler to win a PBA Triple Crown, topping Parker Bohn III 227-214. 1999 Patrick Roy achieves 100th NHL playoff win with Colorado 3-1 over San Jose.
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Parker Bohn
Patrick Ray
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Canseco in Newark Bears likened to Ozzie by Geracie
Bud Geracie of the San Jose Mercury News quips that if you had predicted Jose Canseco would play for the Newark Bears ten years ago, you would also have guessed Ozzie. The remark highlights unexpected baseball career twists and star appearances in minor leagues.
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Newark Bears
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New Jersey Nets
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Harvey Schiller
Lewis M. Eisenberg
Lakers take 1 0 lead in playoff series
Lakers win Game One in the NHL playoffs featured as a best of seven series with home teams favored. The report lists multiple teams and editors and references upcoming semifinals and regional coverage.
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Lakers
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GOAIS
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Tribune Media Services, Inc
Field Conditions For City Parks And Recreation
City parks and recreation requests call 832 7999 and enter 1123 for adult field conditions or 1124 for adult rescheduling. Visit the web at www liworld com for details.
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Liworld.com
Andretti Returns to Indy Track Eyes Victory Lane
Michael Andretti returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway after a five year absence and CART era boycott. He seeks a first win at the track, drives for Motorola Archipelago, with May 27 race practice starting May 6.
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Michael Andretti
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Motorola Archipelago Team
Williams to weigh NBA door after 2001-02 season
Althea Williams says Duke All American Jason Williams will return next year but may leave for the NBA after the 2001-02 season to pursue a degree completion by his junior year. She notes he could stay for a senior year if he wishes and will have options.
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Jason Williams
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Althea Williams
Hal White Dies Aboard 82 In Florida Stroke
Utica native Hal White former pitcher for the Detroit Tigers and St. Louis died at 82 in Venice Florida after a stroke. He debuted with Detroit in 1941 following a 1940 16-4 season with Buffalo. His best year came in 1942 going 12-12 with a 2.91 ERA over 336 games. He served in World War II causing two-season gap in 1945.
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Hal” White
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Kentucky may sell sideline seats at Rupp Arena
UK plans to move press row and offer 28 high end sideline seats dubbed Jack Nicholson seats to raise scholarship funds. Donor price set at 313000 per seat with expected revenue around 4.3 million if all sold, while fans face visibility and prestige concerns.
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Dean E. Smith
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