Two Days in Sports History Highlights Major Wins
1962 Gary Player became the first non resident of the United States to win the PGA Championship. 1963 Sonny Liston retained the world heavyweight title by knocking out Floyd Patterson in 2 minutes 10 seconds of the first round. 1984 Kathy Whitworth became golf’s career victories leader with 85 wins after winning the Rochester Open, surpassing Sam Snead. 1984 Seve Ballesteros won The Open at Royal Birkdale with a 276, two strokes under the course record. 1998 Jackie Joyner Kersee closed her Goodwill Games heptathlon title run with a fourth straight win.
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Guillen comments on rare sober day in 1983 throwback
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen joked that wearing a throwback 1983 uniform for Sunday's game against the Royals marked his first time in that gear without a hangover. The quip highlighted a light moment amid a routine matchup atmosphere.
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KU Sports Editors Reach Out for E Mail Guidance
Sports editors Keegan Hartsock Bedore Arnett Tait outline contact details and email addresses for KU men's basketball and football coverage. The note lists Tom Keegan Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore Dugan Arnett Matt Tait and provides newsroom emails for Ijworld.com.
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Saints Acquire Shockey in Blockbuster Trade Deal
New Orleans fans see Jeremy Shockey move from the Giants in exchange for the team’s second and fifth round choices in the 2009 draft, with league approval and a physical likely. Shockey, Rookie of the Year in 2002 under Sean Payton, joins Drew Brees amid Saints weaponry.
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Posada injury tests Yankees future and season
Jorge Posada faces likely shoulder surgery ending his season with the Yankees, altering plans at catcher as Jose Molina steps in. Posada reflects on pain and future, weighing rehab timing against team prospects as ownership braces for altered postseason hopes.
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