Sports History Highlights From February 2
In 1970 Jim Bunning of the Phillies defeated the Astros 6 5 to become the first pitcher since Cy Young to win 100 games in both leagues. In 1974 Lee Trevino edged Jack Nicklaus by one stroke to win the PGA Championship. In 1984 Sebastian Coe set an Olympic 1500m record 3 32 53. In 1991 John Daly the last alternate won the 73rd PGA Championship by three strokes. In 1995 Michael Johnson ran 200m in 19.79 seconds to sweep the 200 and 400 at a major. In 1996 Mark Brooks beat Kenny Perry on the first hole of a playoff to win the PGA.
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Stadler Opts for New Putter After One Floated Poorly
Golfer Craig Stadler explains choosing a new putter this week, saying the previous model failed to float, prompting a tool change. He notes the shift aims to improve feel and accuracy on greens during upcoming events.
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Bond for Clarett set at 5 million in weapon case
Maurice Clarett faced a 5 million dollar bond after a pursuit ending in a traffic stop when four loaded guns were found in his SUV. Prosecutors sought at least 1 million, calling him a threat. judge Andrea Peeples set the high bond due to flight risk as a preliminary hearing was scheduled for Aug. 18.
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Gronberg Leads Castle Rock Golf Event At Altitude
Mathias Gronberg shot 13 points to lead a group including Stuart Appleby StewArt Cink John Senden and Tom Pernice Jr at Castle Pines using modified Stableford scoring. He described favorable high altitude conditions after eight birdies and one double bogey.
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USOC visit questions San Francisco bid for 2016 Games
A USOC team in San Francisco questioned bid venues for track and field and ceremonies amid doubts about Candlestick Point stadium completion. Mayor Newsom noted concerns over whether the stadium and other bid sites would be finished in time for the Olympic Games.
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New NFL Commissioner Faces Tough Start Says Commentary
The Orlando Sentinel notes the NFL has chosen a new commissioner, Roger Goodell, aged 47, with years of ascent and a need to preserve the league’s dominance. It suggests reforms from scoring tweaks to onfield rules, LA team placement, behavior penalties, and even a Playboy sideline gimmick to gauge sentiment. It ends with a provocative call to dispatch security to help solve past crimes.
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