2day in Sports History 1934 to 1991 highlights
Highlights from major sports events span 1934 to 1991. Max Baer stops Primo Carnera in the first round in New York to claim the world heavyweight title. Julius Boros wins the U S Open by four strokes. Donna Capon Young wins the LPGA championship by one stroke. Lakers win their 10th NBA title in 1987. Vinnie Johnson leads Pistons to the 1990 title with a late jumper. Leroy Burrell sets a world record in 1991 US Championships in New York. Carl Lewis takes silver in the 100 meters.
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Quoted 2day Cup Sparks Raleigh Hurricanes Debate
Richmond Times Dispatch sportswriter Bob Lipper notes widespread fan excitement for a new Cup season not tied to Winston. He cites rapid local rallying around the Carolina Hurricanes and the Stanley Cup Finals as evidence of growing enthusiasm among Southern sports fans.
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Sampras's slide ends in straight sets loss in Halle
Pete Sampras dropped from the top 10 with a 6-4 6-3 defeat to Nicolas Kiefer at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, signaling a shaky lead up to Wimbledon. Kiefer, ranked 64th, advanced in 66 minutes as Sampras falls to No 13 after 11 years in the top tier.
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Bears receiver Terrell charged after parking attendants dispute
Chicago Bears wide receiver David Terrell faced misdemeanor simple battery charges after an early Thursday incident with parking attendants near a downtown nightclub. He posted 100 dollar bail and was released about six hours later. Two other men were involved. Nebraska safety Josh Bullocks injured in ATV crash in Lincoln. He remained in fair condition after head injury and abrasions.
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Davis Returns to Practice After Knee Surgery
Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis returned to the practice field on Thursday three weeks after arthroscopic left knee surgery on May 20. He had hoped to be ready by training camp but tested the knee during the fourth day of a five day mini camp after reporting no pain while running on the side earlier in the week.
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Huskers women coach Sanderford resigns for health reasons
Nebraska women's basketball coach Paul Sanderford announced his resignation for health reasons with his team in attendance. He described poor health and a need to change lifestyle, noting the stress and travel affected him. Interim head coach Jim Seward was named to replace him.
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Seattle Storm activate rookie Takeisha Lewis on injured list
The Seattle Storm moved 6-foot-2 rookie Takeisha Lewis from the injured list and placed 6-foot-3 center Danielle McCulley on it with tendinitis in her knee.
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Armstrong Keeps Dauphine Libere Lead After Fourth Stage
Lance Armstrong held on to the overall lead of the Dauphine Libere as Patrice Halgand of France won stage four. Halgand completed the 129.6 mile route from L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue to Digne-les-Bains in 5 hours 9 minutes 36 seconds, keeping Armstrong atop the general standings.
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