Barbara Jo Rubin first female jockey wins at Charles Town
Barbara Jo Rubin becomes the first woman to win a race at an American thoroughbred track riding Cohesion to a neck victory over Reely Beeg in the ninth race at Charles Town West Virginia. The event marks a historic milestone in 1969 for women in horse racing.
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Howell Takes Command In Nissan Open Lead
Charles Howell III surged to the top of the Nissan Open with a bogey free 65, leading Nick Price by one as Tiger Woods faltered late. Woods shot 68 and trailed by six, while other tours listed include McCullough and McCumber in the Verizon Classic, and Goosen leading in Malaysia.
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Alinghi and Team New Zealand Race Postponed by Light Wind
Race 4 of the America's Cup in Auckland was postponed due to virtually no wind on the water northeast of downtown. The committee will attempt a third start on Sunday as forecast calls for light winds. the race had been set for Thursday.
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Feofanova Breaks Indoor Pole Vault World Record Again
In Birmingham, Svetlana Feofanova, a 22 year old Russian, set a new indoor pole vault world record by clearing 15 feet 7 and 7/8 inches, marking the second record in the month. She raised the bar in Friday’s competition to extend her record pace.
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Astros face flu concerns as Kent misses camp
Jeff Kent brought the flu into the Astros camp. Remedies exist but concern grows that he may be a carrier of a more serious discord virus. Fran Blinebury notes the potential danger and impact on team morale.
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Selig Pushes Talks to Ban Ephedra in Baseball
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig urged new talks with the players union to ban ephedra amid concerns over its link to the death of Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler. Bechler collapsed at spring training and died days later. a Florida medical examiner cited a possible connection to an ephedra based diet pill Xenadrine RFA-1. Ephedra is banned by some bodies but allowed in baseball under current rules.
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