Historic sports notes from 1954 to 1994 events
Highlights include 1954 Joe Adcock four homers and a double as the Milwaukee Braves defeated Brooklyn 15 7. 1983 Jan Stephenson wins the U S Women's Open by one stroke over JoAnne Carner and Patty Sheehan. 1990 Nolan Ryan earns his 300th win as Texas Rangers rout Milwaukee Brewers 11 3. 1993 Mike Aulby first to win four 300 games in a title match beating David Ozlo 300 279 in the Wichita Open. 1994 Sergei Bubka sets pole vault world mark 20 134 feet in Sestriere Italy. Moses Kiptanus clocks two miles world record 8 9 01 in Hechtel Belgium.
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Hechtel
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Viking Kleinsasser Quips About Feet Size and Position
Minnesota Vikings running back Jim Kleinsasser, listed at 6-4, jokes his feet have not grown into his height. He quips that his feet should fit a 6-10 to 6-11 power forward size, highlighting his unusual shoe size.
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Jim Kleinsasser
Baseball Openings and Records Through 1961
Baseball summaries note Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium opening in 1932 with Lefty Grove and the A’s beating the Indians 1-0 before 76,979. In 1954 Joe Adcock homered four times and doubled as the Milwaukee Braves routed the Brooklyn Dodgers 15-7, setting a major league total bases mark with 16. The 1961 All Star Game ended in a 1-1 tie at Fenway Park due to heavy rain.
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KU Sports Editors and Contributors Contact Info
Listing of Kansas sports editors and writers including Chuck Woodling Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore Steve Rottinghaus and Robert Sinclair with their email handles and roles for KU basketball and football coverage. Sources show editorial contacts and prep coordination details for IJK worlds.
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Field Conditions and Park Rec Contact Details
City Parks and Recreation lists contact 832-7999 for Field Conditions and Adult Rescheduling, entry 1123. Visit www.ljworld.com for details and updates.
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Patterson signs with Portland over Sonics amid legal woes
Seattle's Ruben Patterson, the No. 3 scorer, signed an offer sheet with Portland after pleading guilty to a third-degree rape charge involving his children's nanny. If staying with Seattle, he would have faced sex-offender registration in Washington. the Sonics let the restricted free agent go. Patterson averaged 13.1 points and 5.0 rebounds last season.
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Sonics
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Blazers
Irvin Pleads Innocent in Cocaine Charge in Denton
Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin enters a not guilty plea on a cocaine possession count in Denton Texas. If convicted for less than one gram he faces up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine. His attorney says the arrest and prosecution may not reach trial.
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Olympic bid sites eyed as USOC tours NYC
The U S Olympic Committee arrives in New York City to assess proposed venues for the 2012 Olympic bid. Officials will remain in the city for three days evaluating possible sites and related facilities.
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Nebraska names Morales as women’s swimming coach
Lincoln Nebraska two time Olympic gold medalist Pablo Morales was hired Monday as head coach for the Nebraska women s swimming and diving teams Morales also won 11 NCAA titles for Stanford and brings elite international and collegiate success to the program
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Miami Players Survive I-95 Crash After Thomas Tragedy
Miami football players Clint Hurtt Jarrett Payton and Clinton Portis escaped serious injuries after a high speed I-95 crash with their top down. The piece recalls Derrick Thomas's 2000 death from a seat beltless accident and urges belt use for all motorists.
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Jackson Memorial Hospital
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University of Miami
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Jarrett Payton
Clinton Portis
Hurtt
Payton
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