Two Day Sports Milestones From 1937 to 1991
The record highlights Joe Louis winning a 15 round decision over Tommy Farr at Yankee Stadium in 1937. Bill Shoemaker becomes the first jockey to win a 1 million dollar race aboard John Henry in 1981 at Arlington Park. Dawn Patrol and Falcon Bret post a dead heat at Roosevelt Raceway in 1986. Ben Johnson sets a 100m world record in 1987 at Rome before a drug-test disqualification. Mike Powell breaks Bob Beamon’s long jump mark in 1991 at Tokyo, leaping 29 feet 4 inches.
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Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel sets high standards
Quote from Jim Tressel on Ohio State football expectations: win every game, fill every seat, ensure every player graduates and stays out of trouble. The speaker emphasizes discipline and success as core program goals.
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Eagles to try NexTurf again vs Jets in preseason finale
NexTurf finally ready at Veterans Stadium after drainage fixes and inspection by Eagles, city, and NFL officials. Eagles aim to play Jets in the preseason finale as Freddie Mitchell lauds the surface. field conversion cost $1.8 million amid safety concerns from earlier cancellations.
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Ivanisevic Serves Past Armando in U S Open Opener
Goran Ivanisevic wins his first round at the U S Open, beating Hugo Armando 6-4 6-4 6-3 after a noisy crowd cheer. The Wimbledon champion, hampered by a shoulder injury, discusses future surgery and hopes to return for Wimbledon. Top seeds Kuerten Hingis and others advance.
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