2day in Sports History 1939 to 1979 highlights
A compact review of major sports milestones from 1939 to 1979. Henry Picard defeats Byron Nelson in the PGA Championship after 37 holes. Joe DiMaggio’s 56 game hitting streak ends at Cleveland before 67,000. Beverly Hanson wins the first LPGA title in a playoff over Louise Suggs. Jim Ryun breaks the mile record in Berkeley. Bob Gibson joins 3,000 strikeouts. Sebastian Coe sets a mile world record in Oslo.
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Bush hosts youths at South Lawn ball and reflections on players
President Bush said he feels two days away from the All Star Game as he recalled a crowd of young Americans who miss the event and older players who struggle to stay awake past 9:30 p.m. after hosting the youngsters on the White House South Lawn.
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Coaches urged to report scores to sports desk
Coaches reporting scores should call 832 6367 or email sportsdesk at ljworld. Faxes go to 843 4512. For contact, Ween at Tom Keegan and staff editors Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore and Ryan Wood are the Kansas journalists handling KU basketball and football coverage.
Tour de France heads into the Alps Stage nine takes shape
The Tour de France resumes after a rest day with Michael Rasmussen wearing the yellow jersey. Contenders include Vinokourov, Kloden, Sastre, Leipheimer, Gerdemann and a note on Armstrong's era shadow as high mountain passes test riders in a 99.1 mile stage from Val d’Isere to Briancon.
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Samuel, Patriots fail to reach multiyear deal
Cornerback Asante Samuel and the New England Patriots did not agree on a multiyear contract on Monday. Samuel, coming off his best season, is limited to the $7.79 million tender offer the team set when designating him as their franchise player, signaling a possible holdout.
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DiMaggio Diaries Put On Sale Amid Privacy Gripes
A 2400 page collection of Joe DiMaggio diaries, kept since 1982 by his former attorney, Steiner Sports seeks bids starting at 1.5 million through July 25. The notes reveal routine expenses and minimal emotion, with rare mentions of Marilyn Monroe and a few anecdotes from his baseball days.
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