2day in Sports History 1932 Lou Gehrig hits four in one game
Highlights from 1932 recount Lou Gehrig becoming the first major leaguer to hit four consecutive home runs in a game as the New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia A's 20 to 13. Also notes 1984 LPGA champion Patty Sheehan by 10 strokes, 1991 Hearns title win, 1995 Expos no hit bid, and 1999 Kuehne opens with 64 in U S Open lead.
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Jull Inkster
Coaches Urged to Report Scores and Updates
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to call 832 6367 email sportsdesk ljworld com or fax to 843 4512 for updates and coverage.
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Local Park and Recreation Office Field Condition Hotline
The Park and Recreation office provides contact numbers for field condition updates at 920 9300 for adult fields and 913 326-7223 or 913 328-2255 for youth fields and Kansas Speedway related matters. Call to verify status and scheduling options.
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Kansas Speedway
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Blake Steers U.S. Tennis Hope at French Open
James Blake reached the Roland Garros third round by defeating Nicolas Almagro 6 7(5) 6 2 6 4 6 4, becoming the last American alive as Rafael Nadal extended his clay streak and Rafael Nadal extended his Open era clay record to 55 straight wins.
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NCAA Investigation Targets Nonpublic High Schools
An NCAA probe into academic standards at nonpublic, nontraditional high schools uncovered abuse and fraud. The association plans to release soon the names of schools whose transcripts it will no longer accept, risking loss of college scholarships for athletes. A lawyer for several schools argues the move violates church-state separation, calling the action excessive.
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NCAA
Kevin Lennon
Pettersson leads Memorial after rain delay bogey-free 67
Carl Pettersson shot 5 under 67 amid a lengthy rain delay to top the Memorial leaderboard as the field wrestles with unfinished second rounds. Sean O'Hair stood at 8 under after six holes before play was halted, while Steve Flesch and Zach Johnson finished 6 under 138.
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Ohio
Carl Pettersson
Memorial
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Simpson shoots 64 leads Allianz Championship at Sunriver
Simpson fires a 7 under 64 to lead the Allianz Championship after round one in Sunriver Oregon, one stroke ahead of Tewell Thorpe Lietzke and McNulty. In NCAA action Oklahoma State freshman Jonathan Moore carded 69 to lead, while Washington pursues its first team title.
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Colts Sign Shaun King As Manning Backed Starter
Shaun King, former Buccaneers starter under Tony Dungy, signed with the Indianapolis Colts on Friday. The veteran quarterback, inactive last season, had a brief stint with the Detroit Lions in March and was released Wednesday as he bids to back up Peyton Manning. Jets receiver Wayne Chrebet officially retires ending an 11 year career.
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Clemens agrees to $22 million Astros deal for 2006
Roger Clemens, after agreeing to a $22 million contract to pitch for the Houston Astros for the rest of 2006, urged his sister to return to work, saying their mother would want him employed. The quote reflects a family dynamic amid the veteran pitcher’s career move.
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Houston Astros
Phoenix favorite in early playoff lines dominates action
In a busy composite of 2006 sports lines, Phoenix is listed as favorite across NBA and NHL playoffs. The Dallas Stars lead 3-2 in their series while hockey and baseball matchups feature numerous teams including Mets Cubs Dodgers and Braves. Boxing headline notes D Corrales vs Castillo with odds Castillo 240.
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Baseball calendar with key 2007 dates
Baseball schedule outlines amateur draft on June 6 7 the All Star game in Pittsburgh July 11 Hall of Fame inductions in Cooperstown July 30 last day to trade with waivers July 31 roster expansion to 40 on Sept 1 playoffs begin Oct 3 with league championship series Oct 10 world series Oct 21 free agent filing period after World Series ends first 15 days October November salary arbitration deadlines December 7 and December 19 and December 20 contract offers for unsigned players and 2007 offers to free agents and salary arbitration decisions.
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Clemens returns to Astros at 43 amid contract hopes
Roger Clemens, age 43, announces he will return to the Houston Astros after prodding by his own doubts and the lure of a $22 million deal. The pitcher says he can still compete and understands the pressure to perform, while the Astros, Yankees, and Red Sox weigh the risk and reward of adding him back to the mound.
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