Two Day Sports History Highlights By Year
Key moments include 1908 Jack Johnson becoming the first Black heavyweight champion in Sydney after a 14th round knockout of Tommy Burns. 1943 Sid Luckman’s five TD passes propelled the Chicago Bears past the Washington Redskins for the NFL title. 1954 Otto Graham’s three rushes and three passes led the Browns to a 56 10 win over the Lions. 1960 Eagles rally to beat Green Bay 17-13 for the NFL title on a Norm Van Brocklin pass to Tommy McDonald and a Ted Dean rush. 1964 Bills edge Chargers 20-7 in AFL championship with Wray Carlton and Jack Kemp scoring and Gogolak adding two field goals.
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Bruins Face Wisconsin After Tough Pac-10 Run
Tim Cowlishaw of the Dallas Morning News notes UCLA exits a grueling Pac-10 schedule having defeated six of eight opponents as it prepares for the Sun Bowl clash with Wisconsin.
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Bowl Matchups and Rankings In News Line
Minnesota faces NC State in Phoenix while Pittsburgh and Iowa State clash in a Liberty Bowl preview. Arizona State? Not specified. Colorado State and Louisville meet in the Sun Bowl. UCLA meets Georgia Tech in the Peach Bowl. LSU and Texas play in the Holiday Bowl. Oregon hosts in a CAPS home team note. Wisconsin listed among teams.
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Tenants sought in Salt Lake Downtown nearing Olympics prep
Salt Lake City officials fix on filling 18 downtown buildings as the 2002 Winter Olympics approach. A real estate agent and architectural firm are engaged, with focus on long leases along Main Street between 1st and 4th South. Loans and lenient codes may aid upgrades while preserving safety and viability of retail.
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Sam Weller
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Lizarazu Hospitalized After Ski Accident Near Chamonix
French World Cup player Bixente Lizarazu was hospitalized with facial injuries after a ski fall in the Alps near Chamonix. He briefly lost consciousness and remained under observation though his condition was not serious. Earlier, police opened an inquiry into a threatening letter reportedly from ETA.
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ETA
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Indiana's interim coach under pressure at IU
Indiana coach Mike Davis faces mounting losses and rising frustration as the Hoosiers struggle to show the toughness he emphasized as a player. With a three-day break and key Hoosier Classic games ahead, assistants defend his potential and push for renewed effort from players.
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