Two day sports history highlights from 1993–1999
The 1993 Little League World Series final saw Long Beach California win 3-2 over Panama on a bases loaded two-out single by pinch hitter Jeremy Hess in the sixth. In 1994 Tiger Woods, at 18, became the youngest U S Amateur champion by closing out Trip Kuehne. In 1995 Monica Seles returned to a Grand Slam, defeating Ruxandra Dragomir 6-3 6-1 in the U S Open first round. In 1999 Penny Heyns set her eighth world record in Pan Pacific relay time trials, clocking 30.83 for 50 meters breaststroke.
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Donald Young
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Nikolay Davydenko
Richmond official comments on Rockingham NASCAR track sale
Rick Sage, director of development for Richmond County North Carolina, voices skepticism about repurposing the Rockingham racetrack beyond racing as the track goes up for sale. He says a conversion into a pool is unlikely and emphasizes preserving its racing identity.
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Reporting Scores Coaching hotlines and contacts
Coaches reporting scores are urged to call 832-6367 or fax 843-4512 or email sportsdesk at ljworld.com. This item emphasizes official submission channels for score updates and highlights contact details for timely data collection.
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Vick pleads guilty in federal dogfighting case
Falcons quarterback Michael Vick formally pleaded guilty to a federal dogfighting charge in Richmond and apologized to the NFL, his team, and youth. He faces potential sentencing December 10 and said he will redeem himself, noting dogfighting is terrible.
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Harrington shines as Falcons top Bengals in preseason win
Atlanta quarterback Harrington threw two touchdown passes and connected on early completions as the Falcons beat Cincinnati 24-19. The display followed news of Michael Vick pleading guilty to dogfighting charges. Bengals suffer a 0-3 start.
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Joey Harrington
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Allen Rossum
Falcons
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Jerious Norwood
Cincinnati
IndyCar Race Keeps Fort Worth Slot Through 2009
The Indy Racing League and Texas Motor Speedway extend their pact to stage the Original Night Time IndyCar Race in Fort Worth for two more years, keeping the event on the Texas schedule in 2008 and 2009.
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Indy Racing League
Texas Motor Speedway
U S A Routs Mexico In FIBA Americas Qualifier
USA pulled away in the second half for a 127 100 victory over Mexico in Las Vegas as Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points tying the American Olympic record. Kobe Bryant added 21 points while LeBron James and Dwight Howard each had 19. The win sets up a meeting with Puerto Rico.
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Vikings trade for 12 year veteran Tarvaris Jackson
Vikings named Tarvaris Jackson the opening day starter with Kelly Holcomb as backup after trading an undisclosed 2009 pick to Philadelphia. Holcomb competes with Brooks Bollinger for the role behind Jackson. Samuel returns to the Patriots after holdout but may not play Thursday.
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