Belmont Stakes History Through 1998
A recap of Belmont Stakes milestones from 1941 to 1998. Whirlaway wins the Triple Crown in 1941 by 2 1/2 lengths over Robert Morris, Majestic Prince falls in 1969 to Arts and Letters by 5 1/2 lengths, Temperance Hill edges Genuine Risk by two, Danzig Connection secures trainer Woody Stephens his fifth straight Belmont, and 1998 notes Utah's record low 54 points in an NBA Finals game after a shot clock era shift.
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Serena Williams Quells Frustration Post French Open Loss
Serena Williams declares she is alive and breathing after losing to Jennifer Capriati in the French Open quarterfinals. She reflects that things could be worse but admits she is not happy with the 6-3 2-6 6-3 defeat and continues competing.
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Jennifer Capriati
Baseball flashback highlights and scoreboard notes
A June 7 scoreboard roundup recalls 1906 Cubs erupting for 11 in the first inning to beat the Giants 19 to 0. It also notes 1982 Steve Garvy’s streak reaching 1,000 straight games and 1989 indoors outdoors double-venue game at SkyDome. Interleague game preview follows with Lidle and Mulder.
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Oakland
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Sports editors and staff contact list at I The World
A listing of sports editors and contacts for the Kansas basketball and football coverage at the Lawrence Journal-World, naming Chuck Woodling Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore David Mitchell and Ryan Wood with email handles for staff assignment and inquiries.
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Ijworld.com
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David Mitchell
Gbedore
Jworld.com
Dmitchell
Kansas City Parks and Recreation Ticket Office Contact List
Call 832-7147 for field conditions and KU ticket office. Reach KC Chiefs at 816-920-9300 for 1123 and 1124 adult field conditions and rescheduling. Royals tickets at 1-800-ROYALS with 1125 youth field conditions. Kansas Speedway and KC T-Bones numbers provided for event inquiries.
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Gaudio Captures Roland Garros Title In Five Sets
Unseeded Gaston Gaudio survived two championship points to outlast countryman Guillermo Coria 0-6 3-6 6-4 6-1 8-6 in a dramatic French Open final. Gaudio became the first Argentine men’s Grand Slam champion in 25 years and the third unseeded Roland Garros winner in the Open era, saving a match point to seal the title.
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Gustavo Kuerten
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Kenyan wins Rock 'n' Roll Marathon title in tough run
Kenyan runner Ngolepus triumphed in 2 hours 11 minutes 4 seconds, dropping to hands and knees at the line about 75 yards ahead of Jomo Kororia. Tatiana Titova of Russia won the women's race in 2 29 36, beating Margaret Atodonyang by 2 22.
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Jomo Kororia
Tatiana Titova
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Kenya
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Martin ends winless NASCAR streak at Dover in chaotic MBNA 400
Mark Martin credited luck after winning the MBNA 400 at Dover International Speedway avoiding a massive pileup. Kasey Kahne led before crashing in oil left by Casey Mears, sending four cars to a red flag. Tony Stewart finished second and Dale Earnhardt Jr. moved to the points lead with third place.
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Martin
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Casey Mears
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Michael Waltrip
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