2day in Sports History 1950 Charles Cooper joins NBA draft
Charles Cooper of Duquesne and Harlem Globetrotters becomes the NBA draft's first Black pick, selected by the Boston Celtics. The notes cover 1965 Celtics rout over the Lakers, 1974 NFL overtime change, 1993 Michael Williams free throw streak, and 1995 MLB return with Dodgers-Marlins clash.
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Baseball fan questions steroid era and Bonds record claims
Elaine Raulerson of Carnesville Ga says she doubts Hank Aaron used steroids and dislikes Barry Bonds possibly breaking a record he may not deserve. She voices concern about how steroid use might affect baseball history and legacies.
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Barry) Bonds
Elaine Raulerson
Carnesville, Ga
Reporting scores by coaches encouraged to call numbers
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to call 832-6367 or fax 843-4512 or email sportsdesk at Ijworld.com with game details for quick posting.
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Royals Tickets and Park Conditions Contact List
Contact numbers listed include Kansas City Royals ticketing 816 920 9300 and Kansas Speedway 913 328 7223. Park and recreation calls 832 7999 specify adult and youth field condition entries 1123 1124 1125 with adult renewal noted.
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SMU names Doherty head coach
SMU officials announced the hiring of Matt Doherty as the new men’s basketball coach. Doherty, formerly at Florida Atlantic, replaces Jimmy Tubbs and vows to build a program with a long term system. He will earn $600,000 annually with incentives and seeks upgrades to Moody Coliseum.
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Tucker Gibson to test draft for Texas basketball
Texas junior P J Tucker and sophomore Daniel Gibson said they will enter the NBA Draft but will not hire an agent. They have until June 18 to withdraw if they choose to return to Texas, with the draft set for June 28.
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Manning joins Bears after arrest in Los Angeles
Chicago Bears sign 25-year-old cornerback Ricky Manning Jr. to a five year 21 million offer sheet after three seasons with Carolina. A Panthers spokesman says the decision not to match the offer is unrelated to an arrest on suspicion of assault following a restaurant fight in Los Angeles.
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Big 12 golf: Woodland in second after 30 holes
Kansas junior Gary Woodland sits in second after 30 holes at the Big 12 men's golf championships in Tulsa. He opened with 71 and was 2-under through 15 of the second round when play paused by rain and lightning. Oklahoma led by four, with Texas Tech and Texas close behind. KU tied for sixth as storm delays continued.
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