Two Day In Sports History Highlights Heisman Winners
The 1961 entry notes Syracuse running back Ernie Davis as the first Black player to win the Heisman Trophy. 1986 sees Vinny Testaverde win the Heisman for Miami, edging Temple's Paul Palmer. 1992 marks Jerry Rice as NFL TD receptions leader after 101st scoring catch in a 27-3 Niners win over Miami. 1998 Denver’s 35-31 rally vs Kansas City makes them the third 13-0 club after the Bears and Dolphins. 2003 Army finishes 6 13 in major college history after a 34-6 Navy loss.
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Paul Palmer
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Chicago Bears
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Navy
Mets Manager Stunned as 97 Wins Miss NL Manager of the Year
Willie Randolph expresses disbelief after the New York Mets miss NL Manager of the Year despite topping the league with 97 victories. He questions how the award is decided as the team garners high praise but gains no managerial honor.
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Willie Randolph
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Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Ryne Sandberg
Peoria
Sandberg
Cubs
Home Team Leads Early Pause in Tight Clash
In a closely contested game, the home team built an early lead before the visitors rallied. Key players from both sides traded baskets as the first half closed with the score in a narrow margin. The margin suggests a competitive second half with potential momentum shifts.
WHOM TO CALL FOR KANSAS CITY SPORTS TICKETS AND FIELD CONDITIONS
Contacts listed for Parks and Recreation KU ticket office and KC Chiefs and Royals tickets. Includes numbers for KC Wizards T-Bones Royals youth field conditions and rescheduling at Kansas Speedway. Web address ljworld.com provided.
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Maddux signs with Padres as Drew Lugo head to Red Sox
Big-name players find new homes as Greg Maddux moves to San Diego while J D Drew and Julio Lugo join the Boston Red Sox during the winter meetings. New trades are slow with Mets near a potential swap and Manny Ramirez trade talks cooling.
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Scott Boras
Boras
Barry Zito
Colorado Rockies
Joe Borowski
David Dellucci
Indians
Mike Piazza
Texas
Oakland
Piazza
White Sox cling to pitching in winter talks
Chicago general manager Ken Williams sticks to a pitching-centered plan at the winter meetings. He defends trading for a young pitcher over a big hitter, emphasizing that 2005 World Series success came with strong staff ERA. Wells and other top hitters remain outside considerations as the Sox seek long term pitching foundations.
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Andruw Jones
Alex Rodriguez
Miguel Tejada
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Sox
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Vazquez
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Jermaine Dye
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