Two Days in Sports History Highlights
Chronology of notable sports feats: 1901 Cy Young earns his 300th win for the Boston Red Sox in a 5 to 3 victory over the Philadelphia Athletics. 1930 Bobby Jones completes a grand slam year by winning the U S Open after claiming the British Open and two amateur titles. 1980 Mary Decker sets an American mark in the 1500 meters at Stuttgart with 4 01 17. 1995 Noureddine Morcell of Algeria breaks the 1500m world record at Nice Grand Prix with 3 27 37, his second world record in 10 days. 1999 U S men’s basketball seals sixth straight World University Games gold and 40th straight win by beating Yugoslavia 79 to 65.
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Rocker leaves Braves for Indians amid controversy
Hubert Mizell notes in the St. Petersburg Times that John Rocker’s move from the Atlanta Braves to the Cleveland Indians raises questions about the first politically incorrect pitcher changing teams. The timing and implications of the trade are debated in this 1999 or 2000 era sports column.
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Jalabert wins fourth Tour de France stage in Verdun
Laurent Jalabert of France captures the fourth stage in Verdun edging Belgium’s Ludo Dierckxsens in a sprint. Lance Armstrong holds seventh after a tough day, finishing 30th as the race reached the WWI battlefield site. O Grady keeps the yellow jersey, Bailey gears for Edmonton worlds despite heel bone spurs.
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Titans agree with fullback Floyd in free agency
Tennessee Titans reach terms with veteran fullback William Floyd, a seven-year NFL veteran who has played for the San Francisco 49ers and Carolina Panthers. Also: Denver signs Ben Hamilton to a three-year 1.2 million deal. ESPN to air 25 of 27 games on Wednesdays to boost ratings. Hasek hospitalized a week with a mystery virus after Vezina-winning season and a trade from Buffalo to Detroit.
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Gillen Discusses Long Term Virginia Contract
Pete Gillen 54 talks with Virginia about a long term deal after guiding the Cavaliers to a top ranking and an NCAA bid last season. The two sides have been negotiating for about six weeks.
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Meadows owner to raise funds for workers after deadly fire
In Canonsburg Pennsylvania The Meadows parent company plans a Friday fundraiser to aid racetrack employees following a fire last week that killed 28 horses. In Lafayette Louisiana a tentative settlement in a federal suit accuses LSU of violating federal law by underfunding women's sports programs with the proposal moving to a legislative committee this month.
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Raptors and Davis strike five year deal over sixty million
Toronto Raptors reach a five year contract with Antonio Davis worth more than 60 million, setting up cap flexibility to re sign Vince Carter. Davis, 32, joins after six seasons with Indiana and a strong playoff run despite an injured arm.
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