2day in Sports History 1948 to 1994 roundup details
A concise sports history roundup notes key moments: Dick Button becoming the first American Olympic figure skating gold medalist in 1948 after the first double axel. Franz Klammer wins downhill in Innsbruck 1976. Bill Koch earns a Nordic medal. Notre Dame’s 1990 bid to NBC for home games. Dave Taylor’s 1000th NHL point in 1991. Pavel Bondra’s four goals in one period for Washington in 1994.
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Dick Button
Franz Klammer
Innsbruck
Austria
Bill Koch
Notre Dame
College Football Association
NBC
Dave Taylor
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Pater Bondra
NHL
Washington
Tampa Bay
Will Rogers and his hockey player fondness noted by Woody Paige
A Denver Post quote recalls Will Rogers as someone who liked hockey players, contrasting his affection for hockey with mixed feelings toward many other NHL NBA NFL and pro baseball figures from youth to adulthood.
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Will Rogers
Bulls extend franchise record with 14th straight loss
NBA scoreboard notes Chicago Bulls bound by a franchise record 14-game skid after a 6-40 season start. Clippers post a 9:30 p.m. tilt in Los Angeles as Minnesota guards Garnett fuels a 108-105 win over Toronto to push a 10-game spree. Orlando climbs to 23-23 with a 96-84 win over Atlanta and Sam Cassell shines in Milwaukee’s 104-85 victory over Indiana, questioning All-Star inclusion.
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Chicago
Clippers
Bulls
Los Angeles
Kevin Garnett
Minnesota
Toronto
Orlando
Atlanta
Milwaukee
Sam Cassell
Indiana
KU Sports Basketball and Local Prep Notes
KU men's basketball coverage features Andrew Hartsock and Gary Bedore with Steve Rottinghaus. high school notes from Robert Sinclair and others are compiled. Contact details include editors Chuck Woodling and Steven Rottinghaus, plus email handles for LJWorld.
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Chuck Woodling
Andrew Hartsock
Iworld.com
Ahartsock
Ljworld.com
Gary Bedore
Steve Rottinghaus
Srottinghaus
Kansas team ticket offices and contact numbers listed
A list of contact numbers for ticket offices across Kansas City and nearby regions including Kansas Speedway and KU. Notable entries include 1800 578-8748 for KU ticket office, 816-920-9300 for KC Royals and Wizards, 816-842-5233 for KC Wizards, and 913 328-7223 with a web address www.jwartd.com for more information.
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Serene Abq
KC Chiefs
KC Blades
KC Wizards
Royals
Groyals Kansas Speedway
Love wins Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in final-round surge
Davis Love erased a seven-stroke deficit to shoot a 9-under 63 and finish at 272, edging Vijay Singh by one and Phil Mickelson by three after a late rally. The victory marks Love’s first tour win in 34 months, with dramatic closing birdie sealing the title at Pebble Beach.
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Pepete BeAcu
Calif
Davis Love
Pebble Beach
Love
Tiger Woods
Vijay Singh
Phil Mickelson
Woods
Kansas
Matt Gogel
Sunder
Doad
Kenny G
Jerry Chang
Russell clinches Top Fuel title at Pomona season opener
Darrell Russell, driving for Joe Amato's team, won the AutoZone Winternationals at Pomona to become only the third pro driver to win in his first start. He topped Mike Dunn in the final with a 4.665 second run at 309.77 mph. Dunn finished 5.560 at 231.44. Other divisions also claimed wins in the $1.9 million event, opening NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series.
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Pomona
Calif
Darrell Russell
NHRA
Russell
Joe Amato
Mike Dunn
Dunn
Gary Scelzi
K.C. Spurlock
Bruce Sarver
Kurt Johnson
Randy Daniels
Duke's Williams to stay four years at Duke
Duke point guard Jason Williams announced he will remain at Duke for four years and not turn pro early. The 6-2 sophomore said his decision is final after a 100-58 win over Florida State, aiming for his degree and avoiding NBA speculation during the NCAA tournament.
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DurHam
N.C
Jason Williams
Duke
NBA
Williams
Florida State
XFL opener in Orlando fails to meet its radical promise
Mike Bianchi grills the Orlando Rage versus Chicago Enforcers game as a sales triumph but notes the action feels like any other football game. He criticizes the league for gimmicks and voyeuristic hype, urging real innovation beyond bland spectacle and sensationalism.
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XFL
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Deliana
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Outlaws
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Arena Football League
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Stephanie
Triple-H
Larry Flynt
Gentlemen's Quarterly
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