2day in Sports History Highlights Major League Feats
Entries recount 1905 Jack McCarthy of the Cubs throwing out three baserunners at the plate to complete a double play in a 2-1 win over the Pirates. Also note 1950 Miami ends William and Mary tennis streak with an 8-1 upset, 1964 Celtics win sixth straight title 105-99 over the Warriors, 1995 Rockies beat Mets 11-9 in 14 innings, and 2002 Odalis Perez pitches six perfect innings in a 10-0 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
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Rodgers Draft Sparks Green Bay Culture Shock Warning
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Michael Hunt warns that Aaron Rodgers faces culture shock after being drafted by Green Bay. He contrasts Green Bay with California and notes the life fans expect may be over as Rodgers begins his NFL career.
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Duke star Williams to return for Duke next season
Duke forward Sheldon Williams will skip the NBA Draft to finish his degree and help Duke chase the national title next season. The ACC Defensive Player of the Year averaged 15.5 points 11.2 rebounds and 3.7 blocks for a 27-6 Duke squad that won the ACC tournament.
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Knight Commission presses NCAA on 12th game ban
The Knight Commission urged the NCAA to oppose adding a 12th regular season game until academic reforms for players show impact. The NCAA Board of Directors on Thursday weighs the proposed 12th game measure. In Norman Oklahoma a jury began selecting for Darren DeLone a former Nebraska lineman and OU spirit squad freshman Adam Merritt accuses him of ramming him into a brick wall before a game. DeLone pleads not guilty and faces up to five years if convicted.
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Churchill Downs Tightens Derby Drug Testing
Churchill Downs imposes stricter pre race blood testing to detect stamina enhancing milk shake mixtures used to boost horses before the Kentucky Derby. The new policy targets performance boosting substances and requires blood draws prior to post time at the track in Louisville Kentucky.
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London bid leaders deny bribery over 2012 Olympics
A senior British sports official stated London bid leaders violated no IOC rules by offering incentives for the 2012 Games and withdrew the proposals to avoid a bidding war. London competes with New York Paris Madrid and Moscow as IOC picks host city in Singapore on July 6.
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White Sox at 15-4 fire up restless fans
Chicago's Ken Williams brushes off detractors as the White Sox race to a 15-4 start. He notes a deep lineup with Iguchi Crede Podsednik Harris and Ordonez plus strong pitching led by Garland. Critics doubt sustainability, but Williams says they don't care. The team shows pace with 4 .300 hitters and a spotless ERA from Hermanson, while Crede carries a 14 game hit streak.
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