Notable Sports History Entries From 1949 to 2002
Events include Johnny Lujack passing for 468 yards and six touchdowns in 1949 as the Bears routed the Cardinals 52 21. The Lakers’ 1971 streak reached 21 straight wins with a 104 95 victory over the Hawks. John Henry became the first $4 million earner by winning the 1983 Hollywood Turf Cup at Hollywood Park. Rowan ended Mount Union’s 54 game NAIA, in 1999, with a 24 17 win. In 2002 Danielle Dube became the third woman to start a men’s pro hockey game, making 18 saves as Long Beach lost 4 1 to San Diego.
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Rolling Stones hired for Super Bowl XL in Detroit
Chicago Tribune quote notes Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones booked for Super Bowl XL on February 5 in Detroit due to Motown artists’ prior commitments to English soccer games.
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Coaches Urged to Report Scores by Phone Email or Fax
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to call 832-6367 or e mail sportsdesk at ljworld com, or fax to 843 4512 for score submissions.
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Clarke leads World Challenge with 64 and five Eagles
Darren Clarke, aiming for fewer beers and more focus, shot an 8-under 64 at Sherwood to move to 14-under 202 and lead the Target World Challenge ahead of Michael Campbell. Campbell slipped with a three-putt bogey on 13 while Padraig Harrington tied at 203.
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Alomar Signs One Year Deal With Los Angeles Dodgers
Veteran catcher Sandy Alomar Jr 39 signed a one year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers to back up Dioner Navarro. He hit .273 with 35 hits in 128 at bats and 14 RBIs for Texas last season. Alomar debuted with San Diego in 1988 and spent 11 seasons with Cleveland before stints with Chicago White Sox and others.
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Red Sox mull co GMs share role through 2006
The Red Sox plan a front office restructuring after Theo Epstein's departure, with Ben Cherington and Jed Hoyer as potential co general managers through the 2006 season, per the Boston Herald citing multiple unnamed sources.
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U S soccer reactions head toward World Cup draw in Germany
Commentary notes the global buzz over the World Cup draw in Leipzig, praising the United States team for its 2002 run while arguing American fans remain indifferent. Bruce Arena stresses readiness and toughness as the U S faces a tough group with Italy, the Czech Republic and Ghana, and hopes to advance beyond group play again.
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