Notable sports milestones born from 2day in history 1947 1952 1968 1992 1993
On this date in sports history Larry Doby becomes the first black player in the American League with the Indians in 1947, striking out as a pinch hitter in a 6-5 loss to the White Sox. In 1952 Maureen Connolly wins Wimbledon singles title, defeating Louise Brough 6-4 6-3. In 1968 Wilt Chamberlain is traded by the 76ers to the Lakers for three players and cash. In 1992 Andre Agassi defeats Goran Ivanisevic to win his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. In 1993 Rickey Henderson opens both games of a doubleheader with a home run for Oakland, a 60-year first.
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Maureen Connally
Louise Brough
Philadelphia 76Ers
Wilt Chamberlain
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Darrell Imhoff
Archie Clark
Jerry Chambers
Andre Agassi
Goran Ivanisevic
Rickey Henderson
Oakland Athletics
Players Association
Bud Selig
Sandy Alderson
Stan Kasten
Don Fehr
Gene Orza
Quote on U S interest in soccer by Greg Cote
Miami Herald columnist Greg Cote quips that Americans show fleeting interest in soccer with only small and rare doses and that fans are proud of disliking the sport. The remark emphasizes waning enthusiasm for soccer in the United States.
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Field Condition Hotline and Royals Ticket Rescheduling
A fragment describes contacting the JW Sports office about field conditions and ticketing. It lists numbers for Phebe and a general line 864-3141, mentions adult field conditions cards and a 1123-adult ID, and provides a Royals tickets number 800-6ROYALS with Kansas Speedway contact 913-328-7223 for updates and rescheduling.
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Gossett Leads Western Open First Round After 65
David Gossett shot a 7-under 65 to lead the Western Open first round at a rain-delayed start in Illinois. He birdied Nos. 14 15 and 16 after starting on the back nine and praised the Chicagoland area. Finishers still on course included Bob Estes at 66 and John Cook, Jonathan Byrd, Davis Lovelli, Scott Verplank at 67.
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David Gossett
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Chicagoland
Bob Estes
Estes
John Cook
Jonathan Byrd
Davis Lovelli
Scott Verplank
Scott Hoch
Westmont
Jackets Sign Defensemen Richardson Lachance To Multiyear Deals
Columbus Blue Jackets sign free agent defensemen Luke Richardson and Scott Lachance to multiyear contracts. Richardson, 33, brings 15 NHL seasons including five with Philadelphia. Lachance, 29, adds veteran experience after a plus-15 rating in 81 games for Vancouver last season.
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Vancouver Canucks
French skating chief Didier Gailhaguet accepts three year ban
In Lausanne, Didier Gailhaguet has accepted a three year ban over the Winter Olympics judging scandal and will not appeal. ISU spokesman Rowland Jack said the deadline passed with no appeal. Marie-Reine Le Gougne has appealed her suspension and awaits an ISU appeal hearing, with CAS potential if rejected.
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Doctor defends Ullrich against amphetamine claim
Berlin January Ullrichs doctor Heinz Bernesser argued amphetamines provide no benefit for the injured 1997 Tour de France winner. He said the cyclist would not gain from such drugs during knee operation rehab that sidelined him from this years Tour de France starting Saturday.
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Jan Ullrich
Ullrich
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USA to face MLS stars in all star game at RFK Stadium
United States returns to action in the MLS All-Star game against MLS top players at RFK Stadium in Washington on August 3. The U S roster includes eleven players from the World Cup squad which reached the quarterfinals, with Donovan McBride and Mathis among the scorers. This marks the All-Star game’s first East Coast edition since 1997.
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United States
Washington
Rfk Stadium
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U.S
Germany
Landon Donovan
Brian McBride
Clint Mathis
East Coast
Canadiens sign McKay to two year NHL deal
Montreal adds size and grit by signing free agent winger Randy McKay to a two year contract. McKay had seven goals and 11 assists with 72 penalty minutes in 69 games for New Jersey and Dallas last season, plus 20 goal seasons in 1996-97 and 2000-01. He won two Stanley Cups with New Jersey and has 857 NHL games with Detroit, New Jersey and Dallas, totaling 156 goals and 188 assists and 1,659 penalty minutes.
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Mike Richter
New York Rangers
NHL
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Rangers
Edmonton Oilers
Oilers
Montreal
Montreal Canadiens
Randy McKay
McKay
New Jersey Devils
Dallas Stars
Devils
Detroit
New Jersey
Dallas
German stalker of Serena Williams freed after Wimbledon arrest
A 34 year old German man Albrecht Stromeyer was released from custody in England after being arrested outside Wimbledon. He faced charges of breaching the peace and criminal damage following an altercation with police at the All England Club. The incident involved Williams in multiple countries and occurred near the Wimbledon gates.
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England
Serena Williams
Albrecht Stromeyer
All England
Gathering storm looms over baseball All-Star game
The Washington Post previews a crisis filled summer as owners and players face a looming labor war and steroid allegations ahead of the All-Star game. Strikes and boycotts loom amid calls for drug testing while Milwaukee hosts Home Run Derby as tensions threaten baseball’s future.
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