Doby debuts in AL as Indians fall to White Sox
Highlighting 1947 moment Larry Doby becomes the first Black player in the American League. He pinch hits and strikes out as Cleveland loses 6 to 5 to Chicago. Other notes cover Connolly’s Wimbledon win, Chamberlain trade, Laver’s Open era title, Laver’s three straight crowns, and Borg’s fifth Wimbledon victory over McEnroe.
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Armstrong’s Tour de France described as brutal joy and death
Lance Armstrong calls the Tour de France a month of July filled with difficulty and joy, excitement and even death, framing the race as a crucible of endurance.
Woods clings to Western lead at 100th Western Open
Tiger Woods kept a one stroke edge at the Western Open after a rough finish to his round. He shot 70 for 2-under and led David Toms, Cliff Kresge, and Scott Verplank who trailed by one or two strokes. The field vyed to catch him as the event neared the weekend. Meanwhile Darren Clarke led in Ireland with Phillip Price after two rounds of the European Open, both at 9-under 135. Charl Schwartzel and Alistair Forsyth trailed one stroke back.
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Earnhardt dominates Busch race at Daytona in 100 laps
Dale Earnhardt Jr. led all 100 laps to win the Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway. Teammate Michael Waltrip trailed, with Jamie McMurray finishing third and Ron Hornaday Jr. fourth. The Daytona winner has now won all three Busch races this year, including events in February and Talladega.
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Rookie sebastien bourdais captures pole at cleveland grand prix
Le Mans native Sebastien Bourdais led CART qualifying at Burke Lakefront Airport for the Cleveland Grand Prix under lights. He posted a 58.01 second lap at 130.686 mph, 0.39 seconds faster than Paul Tracy, with Patrick Carpentier and Oriol Servia on the second row.
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Prideaux suspended by MLS for DC United clash
New York defender Brandon Prideaux received a one game suspension from Major League Soccer after the league ruled he should have earned two yellow cards in D.C. Uniteds 3-1 win over Dallas earlier this week. The suspension applies to todays match against the MetroStars.
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Kenyans win Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta
Kenya's Robert Cher Kipkoech and Susan Chepkemei won the Peachtree Road Race 10k in Atlanta. Kipkoech finished in 28 minutes 23 seconds and Chepkemei in 31 minutes 13 seconds, as Africans claimed seven of the top ten spots in both genders. Last year's women's winner Lornah Kipligat finished second in 31 minutes 34 seconds.
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Ex OSU players settle suit over 1999 assault claim
In Oklahoma City Marcellus Rivers of the New York Giants and Alvin Porter of the Baltimore Ravens reached a confidential financial settlement Wednesday with Alison Jennings, the plaintiff who alleged a 1999 sexual assault at a Stillwater residence. Rivers, Porter, and former OSU players J B Flowers and Evan Howell were named in the suit.
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Armstrong Seeks Fifth Straight Tour Crown In 2000
The return to racing opens with a 4.03 mile Paris prologue ending at the Champs de Mars as Lance Armstrong aims to join Miguel Indurain with five consecutive Tours. Analysts warn no result is assured despite his status as favorite. Cavernous challenges lie ahead over 23 days and 2100 miles, including seven brutal mountain stages.
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