2day in Sports History highlights four slam homers and more
In 1950 Brooklyn slugger Gil Hodges tied a major league record by hitting four home runs as the Dodgers routed the Boston Braves 19 to 3. In 1996 Oklahoma State won a regular season overtime game 23 to 20 over Southwest Missouri State with David Thompson scoring the decisive 13 yard TD. In 1997 Eddie George rushed for 216 yards on opening day helping Tennessee beat Oakland 24 to 21 in OT. In 2001 Danny Almonte was ruled ineligible for the Little League World Series after birth records showed he was two years younger, nullifying Bron x Pauline All-Stars victories.
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Golfer Peter Jacobsen recalls rain at The Tradition first round
Peter Jacobsen described the heavy rain during the PGA Champions Tour Tradition's opening round. He highlighted the moment when officials picked a spectator from the crowd and declared his necessity to be at the tournament, underscoring the challenging conditions endured by players and fans alike.
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Stylish Serena makes return at US Open in New York
Serena Williams in knee high boots and a denim miniskirt wins her first match back at the US Open, beating Sandra Kleinova 6 1 6 3 amid questions about her health and outfit. Andre Agassi also won while Todd Martin retired after his loss to Fabrice Santoro.
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Wallace to quit in 2005 retirement plans
Daytona Beach Florida NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace aged 48 will retire after the 2005 season citing fear of injury and desire to leave the sport at his peak. He said the death of rival Dale Earnhardt in a Daytona 500 crash influenced his decision.
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Brazil seeks duplicate gold after marathon attack at Athens
Brazilian sports officials blamed Athens security for an attack on marathon leader Vanderlei de Lima during the Olympic race. Cornelius Horan received a one year suspended sentence, a $3,600 fine, and a three year travel warning. Carlos Arthur Nuzman urged world authorities to review security and award a duplicate gold.
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Huggins Returns to UC After Suspension for DUI
Cincinnati Bearcats coach Bob Huggins, 50, returned to work eight days after the suspension ended, speaking to reporters about his June 8 drunken driving charge. He described the experience as a chance to reflect, thanked the community for support, and said he hoped to finish his UC career while getting back to coaching his players.
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