Two Day Sports History Highlights 1930 1996
Including Uruguay’s 4 2 win over Argentina in the first World Cup in Montevideo in 1930. Jerry Barber wins the PGA title in a playoff over Don January in 1961. Bruce Jenner sets decathlon world record with 8618 points in 1976. J R Richard suffers a stroke during workout in 1980. Michael Gross breaks 200 meter freestyle world mark at 1 47 44 in 1984. The 1996 American softball team wins Olympic gold with a 3 1 victory over China backed by Dot Richardson’s two run homer.
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Beijing official cautions foggy day visibility claims
Du Shaozhong, director of the Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection Administration, says bad visibility on foggy or rainy days can resemble bathtub conditions and does not imply pollution. He emphasizes interpreting weather impacts carefully.
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KU Sports Editors and Contacts List
The Kansas University sports desk and editorial staff include Tom Keegan and Andrew Hartsock as Sports Editor and Associate Sports Editor. Gary Bedore Dugan Arnett cover KU men’s basketball and KU football with Gary Bedore and Dugan Arnett, plus Matt Tait handles high schools.
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Angels land Teixeira in blockbuster Braves trade
Los Angeles Angels acquire Mark Teixeira from Atlanta in a bold move two days before the deadline. Angels send Casey Kotchman and pitcher Steve Marek to the Braves as Atlanta signals a season of struggle amid injuries. Teixeira and Angels executives express confidence the move helps chase a championship.
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Rockets Near Deal For Artest From Kings
The Rockets approach an agreement to acquire Ron Artest from the Kings. Houston would send guard Bobby Jackson and a rookie forward Donte Greene in a deal confirmed by NBA sources off the record, with the Houston Chronicle noting the trade on its site.
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Federer Tops Ginepri In Cincinnati Masters Opener
In Mason Ohio Roger Federer defeated Bobby Ginepri in three sets 6-7 7-6 6-6 to open his Cincinnati Masters campaign. Ginepri pressed Federer in two sets as the top seed wore him down with late flat serves. Andy Roddick withdrew before his match with Philipp Kohlschreiber due to neck and shoulder pain.
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Depth of scandal still shrouded after Donaghy sentencing
Tim Donaghy's 15 month federal prison term ends a chapter in the NBA gambling scandal, but questions linger. The piece critiques David Stern's handling, notes limited charges against others, cites ongoing NBA internal probes, and questions what broader truth may yet emerge about referees and connected figures.
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