2day in Sports History Highlights and Records
Events across 1978 1980 1994 and 2002 spotlight notable sports milestones. Kevin Porter of the New Jersey Nets posted 29 assists in a 126 112 win over the Houston Rockets in 1978. The US hockey team captured Olympic gold in Lake Placid in 1980 with a 4 2 victory over Finland. Lipscomb's John Pierce became college basketball career scoring leader in 1994 with 4110 points. Svetlana Feofanova set pole vault indoor world records in 2002, and Canada defeated the US 5 2 for Olympic gold in hockey.
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Regis Philbin's Super Millionaire Debuts Controversial Contest
David Letterman comments on Regis Philbin's new show Super Millionaire noting a contestant can win 10 million dollars and contrasting with baseball at bats by Alex Rodriguez in a witty media quip. The remark underscores the high stakes and spectacle surrounding the program's launch.
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Immaculate v Tongie Girls Prep Basketball Telecast Delay
TV sports brief notes a delay for a girls prep basketball game between Immaculata and Tongie on Sunflower Channel 6, with a 10:30 p.m. time slot listed.
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Gonzaga rises to No 4 in AP poll
Gonzaga moved up to No 4 in the Associated Press men's basketball poll, its highest ranking ever, after wins over Portland and Tulsa. The Bulldogs improved to 23-2, joining Stanford and Saint Joseph's as the nation's top unbeaten teams, while Kansas climbed to No 20 and Stanford and Saint Joseph's remained 1-2.
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Busch crew chief fined after unapproved front spring
Daytona Beach Florida NASCAR fined Johnny Benson's crew chief Jon R Wolfe 2000 for using an unapproved front spring in Busch Series qualifying at North Carolina Speedway. Benson won the pole for the Goody's Headache Powder 200 and finished ninth in the race.
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Former Umpire Al Clark Pleads Guilty in Baseball Fraud Case
Al Clark, a 56-year-old former major league umpire from Newark New Jersey, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud. He admitted selling baseballs he falsely claimed had been used in memorable games including those tied to Cal Ripken's record pursuits against Lou Gehrig.
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Bonds and Giambi arrive at spring training amid BALCO scrutiny
Barry Bonds and Jason Giambi reported to camps as questions linger about steroids tied to the BALCO probe. Bonds pledged daily testing if needed, while Giambi defended his status and praised new Yankees teammate Gary Sheffield. Eli Marrero signed a two year extension with Atlanta, and Eric Gagne began Dodgers workouts after arbitration. Raul Mondesi completed his medical and Pirates finalized his deal, with Mondesi posting strong past season totals.
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