Sports Milestones and Olympic Highlights From 1949 to 1997
Key sports events include the 1949 NBA merger forming the league, the 1990 PGA Tour rule against clubs with discriminatory memberships, and record Olympic moments in 1996 with Agassi and U S relay teams. Colleen Walker wins the 1997 du Maurier Classic by two strokes, finishing with 65, near the LPGA major scoring record.
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Bush tumble sparks speculation on rightward lean
Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times notes that President Bush has taken his second tumble off his mountain bike in two months, a sign some Democrats read as evidence of a shift to the right.
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Woods and Kuehne win Battle at the Bridges event
Tiger Woods and Hank Kuehne beat Phil Mickelson and John Daly 2 and 1 in the made for TV Battle at the Bridges. Daly won three long drive contests but the pair relied on putting to secure the victory and split $1 million with Woods posting an eagle at the 16th.
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Brown aims to sharpen USA basketball before Olympics
USA coach Larry Brown pushes a young squad toward cohesion during a European tour ahead of Athens. He emphasizes defense and rebounding, notes players must learn to play together, and previews upcoming games against Italy and Puerto Rico as part of a demanding Olympic buildup.
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