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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 2008

Page

7

Cubs Rally Past Phillies In 26-23 Classic

In a wild 1922 game the Cubs outslugged the Phillies 26-23 as Chicago led 25 6 in the fourth inning. Philadelphia left the bases loaded as the Cubs held on in one of baseball history’s most famous offensive bursts.

Cubs Phillies Ben Hogan Ed Oliver Carl Lewis

Jamaican sprint icon hailed as fastest since marijuana speedboat era

Miami Herald columnist Greg Cote compares Usain Bolt to Jamaica's fastest tradition, joking about speed and notoriety. The remark frames Bolt as exceptionally swift, echoing a sensational sports culture metaphor from a media critic.

Miami Herald Greg Cote Usain Bolt

Singh tops Garcia in wild playoff for Barclays title

Vijay Singh defeats Sergio Garcia in a playoff at Ridgewood to win The Barclays for a record fourth time. Garcia and Singh finish 8-under 276 after a dramatic back nine and a gopher hole controversy on 17.

Singh Garcia Paramus Vijay Singh Sergio Garcia Barclays Kevin Sutherland Ridgewood Country Club Westchester Country Club Rich Schulte Fiji

Kerr Wins Safeway Classic in Playoff Drama

Cristie Kerr sank a 15 foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to defeat Helen Alfredsson and Sophie Gustafson and capture the Safeway Classic at Columbia Edgewater Country Club in PorTLand.

Portland Obe Cristie Kerr Helen Alfredsson Sophie Gustafson Columbia Edgewater Country Club

Piercy rallies to win Northeast Pennsylvania Classic

Scott Piercy shot a 64 to erase a four stroke deficit and secure victory at the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic on the Nationwide Tour. It marks his second win in three weeks, continuing his late-season surge.

Moscow Scott Piercy

Kite wins Boeing Classic with late surge

Tom Kite surged past Scott Simpson with three birdies in four holes on the back nine to finish 14 under and win his second Boeing Classic title in Snoqualmie Washington. It marks Kite's first victory since 2006, when he defeated Keith Fergus in a playoff.

Snoqualmie, Wash Tom Kite Scott Simpson Kite Keith Fergus

Bills rout Colts in Lucas Oil Stadium debut

In Indianapolis the Bills crushed the Colts 20-7 as Xavier Omon scored, Terrence McGee returned a fumble for a touchdown, and Rian Lindell added two field goals. The game marked the Colts’ struggles in their new stadium opening.

Indianapolis Xavier Omon Terrence McGee Rian Lindell Bills Colts Lucas Oil Stadium

Lee Becomes U S Amateurs Youngest Champion at Pinehurst

Lee, 18, 1 month, wins the U S Amateur at Pinehurst No 2 by beating Drew Kittleson 5 and 4, overcoming a six hole lead with mid round birdies. The win grants exemptions into the U S and British Opens, likely Masters invitation, and a 10 year U S Amateur exemption while remaining an amateur.

Pine Horse N.C Danny Lee U.S Tiger Woods Drew Kittleson Lee Pinehurst

Hawaii wins fourth straight Little League title in Williamsport

South Williamsport PA Hawaii\'s Waipahu team dominates Mata moros Mexico 12-3 to clinch the Little League World Series championship. Tanner Tokunaga and Jolana Akau homer to power the U S victory.

Williamsport Hawaii United States Tanner Tokunaga Jolana Akau Waipahu Matamoros Mexico

Miami suspends seven players for season opener

Miami announced the suspension of starting quarterback Robert Marve and six teammates for Thursday's season opener against Charleston Southern. Marve, a red shirt freshman, missed the game after an off field incident last year. Jacory Harris will start in his place with Damien Berry, Eric Houston, Awale Ojomo, Randy Phillips, Kayne Farquharson, and Chris Ivory also suspended. No reasons were provided.

Cora Gases Fla Miami Robert Marve Charleston Southern Marve Jacory Harris

Gold and team spirit crown Wade and USA basketball

Dwyane Wade and teammates LeBron James Carmelo Anthony and Carlos Boozer led the United States to Olympic gold in a 118 107 victory over Spain. Wade scored 27 points and praised bench depth turning ego into collective strength while stressing future teams should emulate their united approach.

National Indoor Stadium USA Dwyane Wade Wade LeBron James Carmelo Anthony Carlos Boozer U.S Spain United States America Anthony Colangelo USA Basketball

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