Charles Cooper Drafted by Celtics First Black Player
In 1950 Charles Cooper of Duquesne and Harlem Globetrotters was chosen by the Boston Celtics marking the NBA’s first Black draftee. The list also recalls 1952 Lakers’ seven game title win over Knicks, 1974 NFL rules changes, 1993 Williams free throw streak, and 1995 Dodgers Marlins game after layoff.
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Quote praises Jason Kidd as elite NBA playmaker
Shaun Powell of Newsday comments that Jason Kidd is probably one of seven or eight players truly worth the going rate for tickets, highlighting Kidd's skill in regular season and playoff play for the New Jersey Nets.
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KU Sports Editors and Contacts Listed for Local Coverage
The Kansas journalists Chuck Woodling Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore Steve Rottinghaus and David Mitchell are listed as sports editors and associates for KU basketball and football coverage. The note provides contact handles and roles across multiple departments.
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Field Conditions And Royals Tickets Hotline
Contact details list a field conditions line and a Royals tickets line with a Kansas Speedway reference. Includes a phone number 919 326-7223 and a web address www.world.com for information and scheduling updates.
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Gasol named Rookie of the Year for Grizzlies
Pau Gasol became the first European to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award receiving 117 of 126 votes. The 7 footer led Memphis in scoring with 17.6 PPG and averaged 8.9 rebounds 2.7 assists 2.1 blocks over 82 games, as the Grizzlies finished 23-59.
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Agassi advances in Houston clay as Lee upset
Second seed Andre Agassi moved to the quarterfinals of the U S Men's Clay Court Championships with a 6 4 7 5 win over Hyung Taik Lee. After the match ATP official J Wayne Richmond presented Agassi with a humanitarian award trophy.
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Wainwright Resigns to Take Richmond Basketball Job
Jerry Wainwright resigned as head coach at UNC Wilmington on Wednesday to accept the same position at Richmond. The 55-year-old coach replaces John Beilein, who quit to take the West Virginia post.
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Pierce recalls night he was stabbed before playoff return
Boston forward Paul Pierce reflects on the September 25 2000 stabbing incident that nearly killed him. He describes the scar, the hospital dash with Tony Battie, and how basketball helped him cope as he returned to play amid lingering fear and renewed hunger for success.
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