2Day in Sports History Highlights Major Tennis and Soccer Wins
Key moments include 1903 Britain's Hugh Doherty becoming the first non American to win the U S Lawn Tennis Association men’s singles, 1928 Helen Wills defeating Helen Hull Jacobs for the women’s title, 1978 New York Cosmos beating Tampa Bay Rowdies for the NASL title, 1996 Stefan Edberg sweeping Richard Krajicek in the U S Open, and 1999 Maurice Greene and Inger Miller leading a U S sprint double at the World Championships.
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Ogilvy on Woods Rivalry Sparks Confidence
Quoted remark from Geoff Ogilvy frames Tiger Woods as unbeatable, suggesting Woods remains the benchmark for greatness. Ogilvy argues someone must be best and implies Woods is the standard to chase. The comment reflects competitive mindset shaping professional golf.
Who Am I season 114té junior year earned
A riddle about a sports family linked to Lawrence and Kansas University. The father is a two time All American at Lawrence High. The older brother Charley Jr. was a four year letter winner at KU and played in the Arena Football League. The answer appears on page 9C.
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Guadalajara
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Yusaku Miyazato
Kenseth clinches Bristol win and Chase spot in NASCAR
Matt Kenseth won the Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, clinching a spot in NASCAR's 10 race playoff. He passed Dale Earnhardt Jr. with 50 miles left, extending his season win streak to four and narrowing Jimmie Johnson's lead to seven points. The weekend also saw Kenseth win at Bristol in back-to-back seasons, a first since Dale Earnhardt in 1987-88.
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Vikings Cut Eight Including Karen Robinson After DUI Charge
Minnesota Vikings released eight players on Saturday including wide receiver Karen Robinson who was charged ten days earlier with drunken driving and fleeing police. Robinson, a Pro Bowl kick returner last season, had signed a three year extension worth 12.7 million dollars in March.
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Henin-Hardenne Wins New Haven Title Over Davenport
Justine Henin-Hardenne captured the Pilot Pen final in New Haven as Lindsay Davenport retired with a shoulder injury while leading in the second set. Davenport sought a title defense and a U S Open run, but Henin-Hardenne claimed the championship in the final hard court event before the Open. In the men’s final Nikolay Davydenko beat Agustin Calleri 6 4 6 3 for his third title of the season.
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Davenport
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Henin-Hardenne
Restore 61 as HR standard says Tim Dahlberg
In a memorial column Tim Dahlberg argues to restore Roger Maris 61 as the legitimate single season home run record. He cites August 1961 milestones, steroids era distortions, and calls on Bud Selig and MLB owners to reclaim the record, noting potential local pride for Fargo and its Roger Maris museum.
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