Historic football milestones and dramatic games on this day
Key events include Latrobe and Jeannette playing the first pro football game in 1895 with a $10 expense for QB John Brauler, the 1934 Bears and College All Stars tying 0 0 before 79432 fans, 1950 Duke Git Hodges hitting four homers in a 19 3 Dodgers win, and 1996 Oklahoma State winning in overtime 23 20 against Southwest Missouri State led by David Thompson.
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Palin began career as local TV sports broadcaster
Mike Bianchi notes in the Orlando Sentinel that Sarah Palin started as a local television sports broadcaster. He jokes about a potential limit of two minutes per night, referencing Palin's early media work and its implications for her role as McCain's running mate.
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Querrey Aims For Nadal After Upset at Open New York
Sam Querrey, just 20, reaches the U S Open fourth round by upsetting seeded players and setting up a clash with Rafael Nadal. He hails a growing career as he eyes a major title in this tournament while fellow American Mardy Fish also advances. Dinara Safina, Venus Williams and Serena Williams win in women's action as Monfils, Nalbandian and Murray also advance.
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Clark shoots 62 to grab Deutsche Bank lead
Tim Clark fired a 9 under 62 at TPC Boston to hold a one stroke lead at the halfway point of the Deutsche Bank Championship. Mike Weir sits second after matching Clark, while Phil Mickelson recovered from a double bogey to make the cut. Ian Poulter and Paul Casey missed the cut as Ryder Cup selections loom.
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Havret takes lead with 69 in Johnnie Walker Championship
France's Gregory Havret birdies the last hole to post 4-under 69 and lead by one over England's Anthony Wall after the third round at Gleneagles. The field includes notable names from golf, with other scores and standings noted across the round.
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Warriors Open Inquiry Into Monta Ellis Ankle Injury
Warriors question Monta Ellis explanation of left ankle injury from Jackson workout. Athletic trainer Tom Abdenour travels to Jackson, Mississippi to inspect the incident as team probes the circumstances.
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Wrestling pioneer Kowalski dies at 81
Walter Killer Kowalski, a pioneer in pro wrestling, died in Everett Massachusetts after a massive heart attack. He passed away 12 days after family consented to life support being removed at Whidden Hospital.
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Yankees future in focus as season ends without playoffs
Newsday notes the Yankees limp to the end with a 3-2 walk off win over Boston offering little relief. GM Brian Cashman defends a long term plan to develop players, emphasizes getting younger, and signals possible offseason moves with CC Sabathia and AJ Burnett in play.
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