2day in Sports History Highlights Major Wins
On this day in 1941 Joe Louis retained the world heavyweight title by knocking out Billy Conn in the 13th round at the Polo Grounds New York. In 1967 Jack Nicklaus shot 275 to win the U S Open, beating Arnold Palmer and breaking Ben Hogan’s 1948 record by one stroke. In 1986 Don Sutton earned his 300th win with a three hitter for the Angels over the Rangers. In 1995 Michael Johnson swept both 200 and 400 meters at the USA Mobil Championships, first since 1899. In 2000 Tiger Woods won the 100th U S Open by 15 strokes over Els and Jimenez, a margin exceeding the Open record.
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Garcia Regrip Habit Draws Sharp Chronicle Critique
San Francisco Chronicle columnist Scott Ostler mocks golfer Sergio Garcia for repeatedly regripping his club before each shot likening it to a baseball pitcher throwing to first base with no runner on, calling the habit excessive and distracting.
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Baseball records and managerial shift span 1940s to 1960
The Indians routed the A at Cleveland 21-2 setting an AL first inning scoring mark. Fenway saw Boston hammer Detroit 23-3 with Dick Gernert homering and Gene Stephens Sammy White Tom Umphlett contributing. Giants fire Rigney hire Tom Sheehan at 66 years old as oldest debut manager in MLB history.
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KU basketball and football editors listed for I journal
The Kansas newspaper assigns Chuck Woodling and Andrew Hartsock as sports editors with email contacts ewoodling and ahartsock at Ijworld.com. Gary Bedore and David Mitchell are named for KU football and KU men's basketball with emails gbedore and dmitchell at Ijworld.com.
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Call KC ticket offices for Chiefs Wizards Royals numbers
Contact KC Chiefs and Royals ticket offices for scheduling and ticketing. See Kansas Speedway and City Parks for field conditions. Call 1-816-920-9300 for Chiefs, 1-800-6ROYALS for Royals, and 913-328-7223 for Kansas Speedway. Parks and Recreation 832-7999 for adult field conditions and rescheduling.
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Williams sisters top seeds as Sampras seeded seventh at Wimbledon
Venus and Serena Williams are Nos. 1-2 in the WTA rankings fueling talk of an all-sister final. Pete Sampras sits at No. 7 in Wimbledon seedings, with Hewitt urging him to open Centre Court as defending champions and Ivanisevic out injured. Caprati and Clijsters follow in the top ranks across a crowded list from Henin to Dokic.
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Pierce Sends By Illness In Eastbourne First Round
Mary Pierce loses 6-4 6-4 to Ai Sugiyama in the Eastbourne grass court event. Pierce cites a virus affecting nose and throat and says she should have withdrawn earlier as her fitness improves.
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Storm trade Henning back to Houston for Lassiter
The Seattle Storm dealt guard Sonja Henning back to the Houston Comets for forward Amanda Lassiter on Monday. Henning started all 32 Comets games in 1999, helping them win a third straight title, and remains the only player to appear in all 72 franchise games by Saturday. She averaged 2.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists over eight games this season.
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Walker to Stay With Lakers for Next Season
Los Angeles Lakers forward Samaki Walker exercised his contract option Monday, extending with the team through next season. The six year veteran averaged 6.7 points and 7.0 rebounds in 69 games this season as L A earned a third straight NBA title by sweeping the Nets in four games.
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Tiger Woods era praised as good for golf beyond doubt
The Virginian Pilot argues Tiger Woods, at 26, is not bad for golf. He is a genius elevating the sport like Mozart and Edison did for their fields, driving massive popularity and inspiring rivals like Mickelson while defining an era of remarkable achievement and aspiration.
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