Ty Cobb 3000th Hit Reaches Milestone at 34
On this day in 1921 Detroit star Ty Cobb becomes the youngest player to reach 3000 career hits at age 34. The milestone solidifies Cobb as baseball’s top phenom of his era, adding to his growing legend.
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Maris chase cost slugger ham, says Bud Geracie
San Jose Mercury News columnist Bud Geracie notes in 1961 that Roger Maris chasing the 66 home runs may have taken a toll on his health, with the leg and hampered by the strain of the record pursuit.
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Whom to Call for KC Sports Tickets and Field Conditions
Contact numbers list for sports offices and venues including KC Chiefs KC Wizards Royals Kansas Speedway and KU ticket office. Numbers link to field conditions adult and youth tickets and event rescheduling queries.
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Hamlin wins Busch Series race at Michigan in dominating fashion
Denny Hamlin held off Matt Kenseth for a 6.99 second victory in the Carfax 250 at Michigan International Speedway. The win marks Hamlin’s second Busch triumph of the season and fourth of his career, with Cup regulars sweeping the top seven.
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Earnhardt Blames Step Mother Over No 8 Move
Dale Earnhardt Jr says his stepmother Teresa Earnhardt blocked him from keeping the No 8 at Hendrick Motorsports. He described ongoing talks with Kelley Earnhardt Elledge and Max Siegel failing to secure the number he used in 277 Cup starts. He recalled negotiations dating to his Lane's Speedway debut in 1999 and his first full Cup season in 2000.
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Kingston Kaymer Share Scandinavian Masters Lead
South Africa's James Kingston shot a 3 under 67 to share the third round lead with Germany's Martin Kaymer, who posted a 68, to reach 7 under 203 at the Arlandastad course in Sweden.
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Texas Pittman sidelined with shoulder injury
The Texas Longhorns announce that senior Billy Pittman is out indefinitely with a left shoulder injury after practice on Friday. The injury follows a recent sprain to fellow receiver Limas Sweed, clouding his status for the Sept. 1 season opener against Arkansas State.
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Vick faces harshest punishment over dogfighting abuse
The op ed calls for Michael Vick to become PETA’s leading spokesman after reporting that eight pit bulls were hanged and drowned behind his Virginia home. It cites guilty pleas by two Vick operation members and urges extended prison terms and animal-care community service.
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