Lou Gehrig’s first game streak start history moment
1925 records mark Lou Gehrig replacing Wally Pipp at first base in the eighth inning to begin his famous streak of 2 130 consecutive games. The entry also notes Belmont Stakes winner Stage Door Johnny in 1968, Nolan Ryan’s 1975 no hitter, LPGA champ Pat Bradley’s 1986 four major sweep, and LSU women’s 1996 NCAA track title streak.
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Pee Wee Wanninger
Wally Pipp
Stage Door Johnny
Hellodore Gustines
Forward Pass
Nolan Ryan
California Angels
Pat Bradley
Patty Sheehan
Louisiana State
Whom to Call for Field Conditions and Rescheduling
City Parks and Recreation provides contact details for field conditions and event rescheduling. Call 832-7999 and enter Kesniele BG 920-2 or 1123 for adult field conditions. Royals tickets and Kansas Speedway information referenced with local contact numbers. Visit www.ljworld.com for more.
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Wizards
Royals
Kansas Speedway
Iverson Understood Emotion After Earlier Tension
Philadelphia 76ers coach Larry Brown comments on Allen Iverson, saying the star guard’s frustration earlier is now understood. Brown notes Iverson’s intensity as part of his competitive drive and team dynamics.
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Philadelphia 76Ers
Larry Brown
Allen Iverson
Woods Surges to Within Two at Memorial After Fast Finish
Tiger Woods fired a 4 under 68 to climb within two of leader Chris Smith and Scott Verplank after round one at Muirfield Village. Early leaders Smith and Verplank shot 66, with Jeff Sluman and Stewart Appleby at 67. Windy conditions and soft greens paced scoring. Nicklaus shot 75 as spectators applauded the 18th.
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Ohio
Tiger Woods
Chris Smith
Woods
Smith
Scott Verplank
Verplank
Jeff Sluman
Stuart Appleby
Muirfield Village
Jack Nicklaus
President Bush hosts Nebraska women’s volleyball champs at White House
Washington reporters describe the White House visit by the Nebraska women's volleyball champions as fulfillment of a campaign pledge. The piece notes remarks by President Bush praising excellence and surrounding himself with strong teams.
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Bush
University of Nebraska
White House
Free agent Rice may pick Seahawks Raiders or Lions
NFL great Jerry Rice becomes a free agent today as teams can cut players to reduce salary cap hits. In Seattle, Lawrence’s Bob Glass sits seventh after round five of the PBA Seattle Senior Open with a 9-6 match play record and 7,442 pinfall while leader John Hricsina of Franklin, Pa. stands at 9-6 with 7,544 pinfall.
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Seattle
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Detroit
NFL
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Bob Glass
Glass
John Hricsina
Franklin
Golf debate exposes tone of hypocrisy and law clash
In a wide ranging Rand y Galloway column, the case of Casey Martin and the PGA Tour is analyzed with references to a caller from Plano and remarks on Supreme Court justices Scalia and Thomas. The piece argues the tour’s stance shows inflexibility and public relations damage while noting Martin’s need for a cart to compete.
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Larry
Plano
WBAP
Tiger Woods
Casey
PGA Tour
Tiger
United States Supreme Court
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Mr. Thomas
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Scalia
Thomas
Martin
Tice
Supreme Court
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