Babe Ruth 600th Home Run in Yankees Win
In 1931 Babe Ruth hit his 600th homer as the Yankees defeated the St. Louis Browns 11 to 7. Also notes 1990 Kelly Craig became first female starting pitcher in Little League World Series history for Trail BC, an 8 3 win over Matamoros. 2001 Chris Mundorf set USGA 63 record and medalist at the 101st U S Amateur. 2003 Paul Hamm became first American man to win all around gold at Worlds.
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Field Conditions Line for City Parks and Recreation
City Parks and Recreation directs callers to 832-7999 to report field conditions and choose options 1123 for adult field conditions 1124 for adult rescheduling 1125 for youth field conditions.
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Bolt races to 200 gold and world record at Berlin
Usain Bolt wins the 200 meters in 19.19 seconds at the Olympic Stadium Berlin setting another world record. Alonso Edward of Panama finishes second and Wallace Spearman takes bronze as Bolt dominates the field in a near flawless run. Bolt’s teammate Melanie Walker adds a world title in the women’s 400 hurdles. In Stillwater Oklahoma State reports a season ticket sales record surpassing 40,000 as premium games go only with season packages.
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Judge consolidates trial in high school football death case
Jefferson Circuit Judge Susan Schultz Gibson ruled former Kentucky high school coach David Jason Stinson will face a single trial on charges of reckless homicide and wanton endangerment in the death of 15 year old Pleasure Ridge Park lineman Max Gilpin. The Aug. 31 trial date may be delayed if more preparation time is needed. Gilpin collapsed at practice on August 20, 2008, prompting the charges.
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Bryant ties record with 10 under first round at Tradition
Brad Bryant shot a 62 to tie a tournament record in the opening round of the Jeld-Wen Tradition at Crosswater Golf Club in central Oregon. Loren Roberts fired 65 while Tom Watson and Tom Lehman carded 67s as temperatures rose into the upper 90s on the 7,533-yard course.
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Cubs Fan Cited For Pouring Beer On Victorino
A 21-year-old Cubs fan was cited by police for reckless waste of beer after pouring beer on Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino. The incident drew mockery from Greg Cote in the Miami Herald.
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Malignaggi Diaz Bout Headlines at Toyota Center Houston
Welterweight twelve round bout set at Toyota Center in Houston features Paul Malignaggi versus Juan Diaz. Diaz fights as the home team in a high profile matchup.
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KU sports blogs and rankings roundup
A digest of Kansas University sports blogs and posts. Includes Eric Sorrentino on Big 12 conference chatter, Matt Tait on high school sports, Dugan Arnett on KU football, Tom Keegan postgame rankings, Andrew Hartsock biking commute notes, and Jesse Newell one on one athlete interviews.
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Calipari Vacated Final Fours Taint UK Reputation
Commentary argues the Memphis and UMass vacated Final Four trips reflect on Kentucky and its president. It questions coach accountability and the university’s commitment to rule compliance amid the Calipari era and prior scandals. The piece frames UK as linked to a tainted image comparable to UNC and Duke.
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