Gibson Breaks Color Barrier In National Championship Entry
In 1950 Althea Gibson becomes the first Black tennis player admitted to national championship competition. In 1965 Juan Marichal of the Giants hits Dodgers catcher John Roseboro with a bat, a 14 minute brawl ensues, Roseboro injured. In 1987 Brazil defeats the U S 120 115 at Pan American Games, Oscar Schmidt scores 46. In 1989 Nolan Ryan fans his 5000th batter, Rickey Henderson, in a 2 0 loss to Oakland.
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U.S. Olympic basketball team players not demanding trades
Contra Costa columnist Gary Peterson notes that none of the U.S. Olympic basketball players have requested trades, presenting a bright side amid team dynamics. The remark underscores stability on the roster without internal discord or player upheaval.
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Cink leads NEC Invitational as Woods falters on Firestone
Stewart Cink seized control of the NEC Invitational with a 2 under 68, building a five stroke edge over Ryder Cup teammates at Firestone. Tiger Woods struggled, posting a 70 after a rough finishing stretch, including a near mishap on the 8th hole and a costly 18th. Meanwhile Ryan Moore reached the U.S. Amateur final at Winged Foot with Luke List, and Corey Pavin led Reno-Tahoe after 36 holes.
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Agassi Knocked Out In Legg Mason Semifinals
Top seed Andre Agassi loses to unseeded Gilles Muller in straight sets at the Legg Mason Classic, 6-4 7-5, setting up Muller versus Lleyton Hewitt in the final as Agassi's nine match win streak ends.
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Kanaan Takes Pole Position at Honda 225 Race
Tony Kanaan posted the fastest practice time before qualifying was rained out and will start on the front row alongside teammate Dan Wheldon for the Honda 225 at Pikes Peak International Raceway. Andretti driver Dario Franchitti will start fourth and Bryan Herta sixth in the 225-lap race.
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Busch wins Cabela's 250 at Michigan in dominating fashion
Kyle Busch, 19, surged to the lead by lap 27 and dominated the 125 laps at Michigan International Speedway. He led 87 laps, beating Mark Martin by 3.861 seconds as Martin Truex Jr. slipped to third. Busch extended his season win total to five as he held off Cup regulars Casey Mears Kasey Kahne and Rusty Wallace in a race run largely under caution and slower than typical Michigan speeds.
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