Two Minute Barrier: Schollander Sets 200m Free Standard
In Osaka 1963 Don Schollander becomes the first swimmer to go under two minutes in the 200-meter freestyle with a 1:58.4 effort. Also in 1963 John Penne breaks 17 feet in pole vault at a Miami meet. In 1988 Dino Ciccarelli of the North Stars is jailed one day and fined $1,000 for striking a player with his stick, the first NHL player jailed for an on ice attack. In 1989 jockey Larry Snyder earns his 6,000th win aboard Speedski at Louisiana Downs, the sixth rider to hit 6,000 career victories.
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Quote from Tagliabue on Owens Eagles dispute
NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue comments that media focus on the Terrell Owens Philadelphia Eagles dispute is fleeting, likening it to a firefly that will fade by September. He frames the conflict as having little lasting impact.
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Huggins told to resign as Cincinnati coach
Cincinnati's basketball coach Bob Huggins was ordered to resign or face firing after a university letter offered 24 months to step down with a nearly $3 million severance. The move, tied to a power clash with president Nancy Zimpher, was supported by Athletic Director Bob Goin amid past troubles and a looming Big East, with an interim coach to begin the season.
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Pistons Sign Davis To Two-Year Deal
Detroit announces Dale Davis signed a two year contract worth seven million dollars to bolster the frontcourt. Davis brings a 14 year career average of 8.4 points and 8.3 rebounds with Indiana Portland and Golden State.
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Phillips Charged With Assault After Park Incident
Former Nebraska running back Lawrence Phillips faces seven weapon counts two child abuse charges and a hit and run after prosecutors say he drove into a group of teenagers following a pickup game in Exposition Park Los Angeles. Three youths were struck including two aged 14 and 15.
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Canadian tops Amateur Championship at Merion and Philadelphia CC
Canadian James Lepp led stroke-play qualifying for the JS Amateur Championship after an opening even par 70 at Merion and a 5-under 65 at Philadelphia Country Club. Kansas University’s Gary Woodland stood at 10 over par 150, tied for 114th.
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Ronaldo double leads Real Madrid over MLS All-Stars
Ronaldo scored twice and Beckham added a goal as Real Madrid defeated a Major League Soccer All-Star team 5-0 in an exhibition for the Santiago Bernabeu Trophy on Tuesday night in Maprio Spain.
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Senators Acquire Heatley in Blockbuster Trade
Atlanta trades Dany Heatley to Ottawa for Marian Hossa in a major NHL deal. Heatley and Ilya Kovalchuk formed one of hockeys top duos, while Hossa inked a three year 18 million dollar contract earlier in the day.
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Finchem may tinker with schedule
PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem weighs a revised schedule as TV contracts loom. The tour eyes playoff-style events after the PGA Championship, with four tournaments leading to the Tour Championship. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have pressed for a shorter season while prize money soars past 250 million.
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