2day in Sports History 1974 to 2004 summary
Events span 1974 to 2004 with notable sports moments. Catfish Hunter becomes baseball’s first free agent signing with the New York Yankees in 1974. In 1988 a dense fog disrupts the Chicago Bears NFC semifinal win over the Eagles at Soldier Field. Rhys Lloyd’s 42 yard field goal lifts Minnesota past Oregon in the 2003 Sun Bowl, giving Minnesota a 10 win season for the first time since 1905. 2004 Louisville ends Boise State’s 22 game win streak with a 44-40 Liberty Bowl victory.
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Catfish Hunter
New York Yankees
Chicago Bears
Philadelphia Eagles
Soldier Field
Chicago
Rhys Lloyd
Minnesota
Oregon
Golden Gophers
Louisville
Boise State
Cardinals
Broncos
Reporting Scores Hotline for Coaches
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to call 832-6367 or fax 843-4512 or email sportsdesk at Ijworld.com. The notice directs sources to submit score data through these channels for timely publication.
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Call Center for Local Sports Tickets and Field Conditions
Information listing ticket offices and contact numbers for KU KC Chiefs KC Wizards Royals and other teams plus field condition lines for Parks and Recreation. Includes phone numbers for Royals tickets and field condition lines with adult and youth rescheduling options.
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KC Chiefs
KC Wizards
Royals
Kansas
Saints may play 2006 season back home in Louisiana
Reports say the New Orleans Saints aim to return to Louisiana for 2006 with the Superdome possibly ready by September. Owner Tom Benson and NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue offered cautious timelines, with bids to host games in San Antonio or Louisiana still unresolved. The dome and team facilities in Metairie are being prepared, while a September return remains uncertain and subject to logistic hurdles.
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San Antonio
New Orleans Saints
Louisiana
Superdome
NFL
Paul Tagliabue
Saints
New Orleans
Tom Benson
Dome
Metairie
Tagliabue
Benson
SMG
Bill Curl
Marlins Sign Helms Olivo and Byrnes Contract Moves
Florida Marlins ink Wes Helms and Miguel Olivo to one year deals after solid 2005 seasons with Milwaukee and a split last year between Seattle and San Diego. Arizona adds Eric Byrnes to a 2.25 million pact as he eyes a rebound season. Canada blanks US 4 2 as Ouellette nets two goals in pre Olympic hockey series. UCLA’s Medlock faces felony DUI over Dec 10 crash injuring a woman.
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Miami
Florida Marlins
Wes Helms
Miguel Olivo
Helms
Milwaukee Brewers
Olivo
Seattle Mariners
San Diego Padres
Mariners
Triple- A
Tacoma
Phoenix
Eric Byrnes
Arizona
Byrnes
Oakland
Colorado
Baltimore
Scottsdale
ST. Paul
Minn
Caroline Ouellette
Canada
United States
Los Angeles
UCLA
Justin Medlock
Medlock
Hannah Jun
Minnesota RB Maroney to enter NFL Draft after Music City Bowl
Minnesota running back Laurence Maroney announced he will forgo his senior season and declare for the NFL Draft in April after the Golden Gophers’ loss to Virginia in the Music City Bowl. The junior finished 2005 with a school single season rushing record of 1,464 yards.
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Nashville
Tenn
Minnesota
Laurence Maroney
Golden Gophers
Virginia
Gary Russell
Colts Coach Delivers Fatherly Advice at Farewell for Son
Tony Dunny, coach of the Colts, urged parents to hug their kids and say I love you at his son James Dunny’s funeral. He emphasized the unpredictability of life and the need to cherish time with family.
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Colts
Tony Dunny
James
NFL Odds and Bowl Matchups Spark Weekend Action
Snippets show NFL lines with favorites and underdogs across teams such as Denver, Oakland, Arizona, Cleveland, Jets, Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, New England, Miami, New Orleans, San Francisco, Tennessee, Seattle, Philadelphia, Dallas, St. Louis, plus college bowls including Meineke Car Care Bowl at Bank of America Stadium, Liberty Bowl at Liberty Memorial Stadium, Houston Bowl at Reliant Stadium, Cotton Bowl in Dallas, and Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium.
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Denver
San Diego
Giants
Oakland
ESPN
South Fla
N.C. State
ESPN2
Fresno State
Tulsa
TCU
Iowa State
LSU
Phoenix
Chicago
WGN
Los Angeles
Dallas
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Minnesota
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St. Louis
UCLA
Stanford
FSM
Iowa
Florida
Alabama
Texas Tech
Virginia Tech
Louisville
NBC
Wisconsin
Auburn
ABC
Ohio State
Notre Dame
West Virginia
Georgia
Texas
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Bucknell
Duke
ESPNU
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Wichita St
Southern Kl
Tampa Bay
NY. Islanders
Milwaukee
NFL
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Arizona
Baltimore
Cleveland
Buffalo
NY Jets
Carolina
Atlanta
Hp Ae
Pittsburgh
Yes
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New England
Miami
Asses
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Houseon
San Francisco
Jacksonville
Tennessee
Green Bay
Seattle
Washington
Philadelphia
Ccossees
Bank of America
Charlotte
N.C
South Florida
Tenn
Penn State
Florida State
Pasadena
Southern Cal
NBA
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Houston
Eevee
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San Antonio
LA Clippers
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X-Florida State
Nebraska
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Aavesaee
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Colorado
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Seeene Drake
Villanova
Temple Indiana
Ball State
Oregon
Oregon State
Cnet
California
Okla State
Arkansas State
Oklahoma
Hall of Fame Ballot Sparks Steroid Debate and Dawson Vote
LauderdaLe, Fla. columnist shares final baseball Hall of Fame ballot focusing on numeric stats and legacy. Dawson earns entry over Rice due to nine of eight Gold Gloves and 314 steals. Blyleven, John, and Sutter join him, while McGwire’s steroid era clouds the season.
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Fla
Jim Rice
Andre Dawson
Baseball Hall of Fame
Steve Garvey
Orel Hershiser
Bert Bly
Mark McGwire
Jose Canseco
Ken Caminiti
Cooperstown
Baseball
Baltimore Sun
New York Times
Atlanta Constitution
Goose Gossage
Bruce Sutter
Jack Morris
Dwight Gooden
Tommy John
McGwire
Rice
Dawson
Boston
Fenway Park
Montreal
Chicago Cubs
Blyleven
John
Sutter
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