2day in Sports History 1949 to 1999 highlights
Timeline of notable sports milestones across decades. 1949 Bob Nussbaumer and the Cardinals set an NFL scoring record with a 65 to 20 victory over the New York Bulldogs. 1964 Bob Pettit becomes NBA's first 20000 point scorer despite a 123 to 106 loss to Cincinnati. 1966 Garo Yepremian boots six field goals guiding Detroit past Minnesota 32 to 31. 1971 Charlie Davis of Colorado racks 342 rushing yards in a 40 to 6 win over Oklahoma. 1990 Riddick Bowe defeats Evander Holyfield by unanimous decision for the world heavyweight title. 1999 Lennox Lewis unifies heavyweight titles with a unanimous decision over Holyfield in Las Vegas.
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Bob Nussbaumer
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Bob Pettit
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Garo Yepremian
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Charlie Davis
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Riddick Bowe
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Lennox Lewis
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Deion Sanders Defends Son After Flag on Yard-Long Run
Deion Sanders complains after his 7 year old son displays a quick out and cut sequence, then a high step and a flag is thrown. He attributes the move to his own teaching and questions the officiating. Sanders hints at coaching influence from his father.
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San Diego State fires Tollner after winless two seasons
San Diego State on Monday dismissed Ted Tollner after a 42-48 record in eight seasons and a 2-8 start this year. Athletic director Rick Bay cited insufficient progress and a need to restore community confidence. Tollner, 61, will coach his final game Saturday against Wyoming.
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Ted Tollner
San Diego State
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Tollner
Rick Bay
Toliner
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Bay
Utah
Southern California
Agassi Beats Rafter In Masters Cup Opener
Andre Agassi adjusted to fatherhood with a delayed warmup then recovered from a rocky start to defeat Patrick Rafter 6 2 6 4 on the opening night of the Tennis Masters Cup in Sydney.
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Sydney
Australia
Andre Agassi
Agassi
Patrick Rafter
Illini coach Jerry Kill cleared to leave hospital
Southern Illinois University announces football coach Jerry Kill can leave Memorial Hospital after tests showed normal results following a seizure. He will resume normal schedule on Tuesday and return home soon.
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Ill
Southern Illinois University
Jerry Kill
Kill
Emporia State
Memorial Hospital
UT freshman forward Wright to miss season after knee surgery
University of Texas forward Chris Wright, a freshman on the Longhorns basketball team, is set for knee surgery Tuesday to repair ligament damage. He tore his ACL in his right knee on October 19 and is expected to miss the entire season.
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Austin - Texas
Chris Wright
Wright
ESPN to broadcast 2003 Americas Cup finals live on ESPN2
ESPN has acquired the U.S., international and Internet rights to the 2003 Americas Cup finals from New Zealand. The finals will be shown live on ESPN2 as part of a Monday rights deal announced in Bristol, Connecticut.
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New Zealand
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Racer Crewman Injured in Pennzoil 400 Pit Accident
At Homestead Florida a crewman for Ricky Rudd was seriously injured with head injuries after a pit lane crash during the Pennzoil 400. Three other crew members and a NASCAR official were hurt when Ward Burton's car struck Casey Atwood's door and collided with Rudd's car on a jack in its stall.
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Tubby Smiths Cats Rebuild Puts UK On National Run
Lexington report notes Tubby Smith has rebuilt Kentucky basketball over four years with a deep, experienced roster. Key returnees Tayshaun Prince and Keith Bogans lead a strong core after reloading with sophomore and freshman contributors. Questions remain about guard depth, scoring outside, and center play as the season nears.
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Rick Pitino
Rickie P
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Marvin Stone
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Cliff Hawkins
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Gerald Fitch
Erik Daniels
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Rash Aad Carruth
Josh Carrier
Chuck Hayes
Adam Chiles
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J.P. Blevins
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