Two Day in Sports History Highlights
In 1924 Red Green of the Hamilton Tigers scored five goals in a 10 5 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. In 1971 Willie Ellison of the Los Angeles Rams rushed for 247 yards in a 45 28 win over the New Orleans Saints. Teammate Travis Williams added a 105 yard kickoff return for a TD. In 1972 Johnny Rodgers of Nebraska won the Heisman, defeating Gregg Pruitt and Rich Glover. In 1976 O J Simpson of the Bills rushed 203 yards and a TD in a 45 27 loss to the Dolphins. In 1981 Marcus Allen of USC won the Heisman after a 2342 yard season. In 1987 Tim Brown of Notre Dame won the Heisman.
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Gregg Pruitt
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Marcus Allen
Tim Brown
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Phillies sign Thome sparks fan reaction in Philadelphia
Terry Pluto of the Akron Beacon Journal notes Jim Thome left the Cleveland Indians to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies and wonders how fans will react to his typically slow April. The remark frames Thome as a hired bat and anticipates scrutiny over his performance against expectations.
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Philadelphia Phillies
Kingsbury honored as AP Big 12 offensive player of the year
Texas Tech quarterback Kliff Kingsbury, the nation's leading passer with 4,642 yards and 42 touchdowns, was named AP Big 12 offensive player of the year. Kansas State cornerback Terence Newman earned defensive player of the year, with Missouri freshman Brad Smith and Oklahoma linebacker Lance Mitchell named newcomers of the year.
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Newman
Jim Thorpe
Missouri
Brad Smith
Oklahoma
Lance Mitchell
Breeders Cup betting suit and Cubs trading spree unfold
In Washington a handicapper sues Autotote Systems over a $3 million Pick Six payoff tied to Breeders Cup. Chicago trades Todd Hundley Chad Hermansen for Eric Karros Mark Grudzielanek and $2 million as Dusty Baker era begins. Yankee Robin Ventura signs a $5 million one year deal. Phillies sell over 1000 season tickets after Thome signing. Ren shaw exits Busch team after fatal practice crash.
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Chris Stynes
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New York Yankees
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Ventura
Yankees
Judge orders damages in Northwestern players videotaping case
Federal judge orders eight firms and three individuals to pay more than 506 million to 46 male college athletes secretly videotaped in locker rooms and showers. Each athlete receives 1 million in compensatory damages and 10 million in punitive damages. Court costs total 45,795.82. Defendants must surrender tapes and exit the video business. Plaintiffs remain anonymous. Athletes identified include past or present players at Northwestern, Illinois, Illinois State, Eastern Illinois, Indiana, Penn, Iowa State and Michigan State.
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Philly cops boycott Sixers game over Iverson remarks
About 40 Philadelphia police from the 8th District refused Sixers ticket offers for the January 8 police appreciation night in protest of Allen Iverson’s comments about crooked cops. Sixers and police officials say the threats were blown out of proportion and no direct threats were reported. The episode follows an ongoing police boycott of the First Union Center since 1999 linked to Rage Against the Machine’s concert in support of Mumia Abu Jamal.
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Iverson
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Norris
First Union Center
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