2day in Sports History Highlights
In 1962 Jim Beatty became the first American to break the four minute mile indoors with 23:58.9 in Los Angeles. In 1969 LSU’s Pete Maravich scored 66 in a 110-94 loss to Tulane. In 1989 K C Jones and Lenny Wilkens were elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame, joined by Pap Gates. In 1992 Bonnie Blair defended Olympic gold in 500m speedskating, first U.S. woman to win consecutive Olympic golds. In 1996 Picabo Street won Olympic super-G by one hundredth of a second amid snow delays.
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Basketball Hall of Fame
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Coaches Reporting Scores Information
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Whom to Call for Tickets and Visas Details
Fragmentary OCR lists contact numbers for tickets and visas including 720 area code or 800 toll free lines. References to Royals and Speedway appear with partial 1913 and 326-7223 numbers. Aimed at directing readers to call specific numbers for tickets and visa assistance.
Baseball and softball lose bids for 2012 Olympics
In Turin, IOC rejects appeals to reinstate baseball and softball for London 2012. Rogge defends credibility, noting potential reversals would set a bad precedent. US officials blame politics and anti American sentiment as soft ball star Dot Richardson laments dreams of young athletes. The two sports remain in 2008 Beijing and may seek reinstatement for 2016.
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Anita DeFrantz
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NCAA panel backs uniform replay rules for Division I-A football
An NCAA panel recommended a uniform video review system for college football with coaches challenges and in-stadium officials who can halt play for instant replay. The Football Rules Committee approved the plan for all conferences, pending final Playing Rules Oversight Panel approval. The move aims to standardize replay across next season.
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NCAA
Duke strengthens testing policy for steroids
Duke University will suspend student athletes for a year after a positive steroid test and revoke eligibility after a second offense. The policy takes effect immediately and covers masking agents and test refusals or manipulation as positives.
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Rolling Stones censored by ABC during Super Bowl show
MSNBC.com columnist Michael Ventre reports ABC muted key lines from the Rolling Stones during the Super Bowl performance, altering lyrics of I cant get no satisfaction to Watch Desperate Housewives on Sunday nights. The incident sparked discussion on broadcast censors and musical integrity.
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Baseball calendar highlights 2006 season events
A condensed schedule lists key baseball milestones from February through October 2006. It covers salary arbitration hearings in St. Petersburg, reporting dates for players, Hall of Fame selections in Tampa and Cooperstown, the World Baseball Classic, roster moves, opening day in Cleveland and Chicago, draft periods, trade waivers, and playoff milestones including the World Series start. The timeline also notes roster size changes and release waiver deadlines.
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Gretzky linked to gambling probe in wiretap report
The Associated Press reports Wayne Gretzky discussed his wife Janet Jones and gambling ring matters in wiretaps. Jones denies betting on behalf of Wayne. Prosecutors allege $1.7 million in wagers were placed with a New Jersey ring. Gretzky not the probe’s focus.
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