US Open History Highlights From 1960s to 2000
Key moments include Arnold Palmer beating Jack Nicklaus by two strokes in 1960, Nicklaus's 275 in 1967 setting a record to edge Palmer, Don Sutton's 300th win for the Angels in 1986, Hale Irwin1990s playoff win as oldest champion, and Tiger Woods 2000 Open victory by 15 strokes breaking the 11-stroke record.
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Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Ben Hogan
California
Don Sutton
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Texas
Hale Irwin
Mike Donald
Irwin
Tiger Woods
Ernie Els
Miguel Angel Jimenez
Woods
Wiliie Smith
Armstrong Says He Won't Miss Racing After Tour
Lance Armstrong states that in recent years he hated racing and will not miss the Tour, reflecting on his bitter feelings toward the sport despite past achievements. The remark signals a significant shift in his attitude toward professional cycling and major events.
Mickelson surge puts him in share of U S Open lead
Phil Mickelson shot a 69 to reach 2 over 212 and share the 54 hole lead at the U S Open in Mamaroneck New York as Kenneth Ferrie clung to position with a late par miss. Steve Stricker Colin Montgomerie Padraig Harrington and Vijay Singh remained in contention as others faltered on a steamy Saturday.
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McCray named state Gatorade girls track athlete of year
Danielle McCray, a Kansas University basketball signee from Olathe East, wins the Gatorade state girls track athlete of the year after taking the shot put and triple jump at the Class 6A state meet in Wichita. Her 47 6 7 in shot puts her among the nation's top prep marks while she studies for college basketball at KU.
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Hays Thomas More Prep
Gatorade
College basketball players decide on NBA Draft fate
San Bernardino native Richard Roby will return to Colorado next season after opting not to test the NBA Draft. UCLA guard Arron Afflalo withdraws from the draft and returns for his junior year after workouts with the Lakers Clippers Bulls Cavaliers and Pacers. he led UCLA in scoring at 15.8 points.
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Afflalo
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Chicago
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Langford joins Celtics camp for two day tryout
Kansas guard Keith Langford will attend a two day Boston Celtics free agent camp after averaging 28.5 points in two USBL games with the Kansas Cagers. The report notes Williams CFL debut and other sports results in brief.
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Boston Celtics
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Benson Bags Truck Victory at Michigan Speedway
Johnny Benson finally secured a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win at Michigan International Speedway in a two lap overtime finish, holding off Mark Martin. Bruno Junqueira snagged pole for the Champ Car Grand Prix of Portland by eight thousandths of a second over A J Allmendinger in Portla ne Oregon.
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Mark Martin
Michigan International Speedway
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Ore
Bruno Junqueira
A.J. Allmendinger
Portland
Federer advances to Gerry Weber Open final on grass
Roger Federer defeated Tommy Haas 6-4 6-7 6-3 to reach the Gerry Weber Open final in Halle, eyeing Bjorn Borg's grass record of 41 wins. he will face Tomas Berdych, who topped Kristof Vliegen 6-3 6-2. In London, James Blake beat Andy Roddick 7-5 6-4 to reach Queen's Club final against Lleyton Hewitt after Hewitt defeated Tim Henman 6-3 3-6 6-2.
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Germany
Roger Federer
Tommy Haas
Bjorn Borg
Tomas Berdych
Berdych
Kristof Vliegen
London
Janes Blake
Andy Roddick
Queen's Club
Lleyton Hewitt
Hewitt
Britain
Tim Henman
Unwritten rules drive baseball payback between pitchers
The piece contrasts Sean Tracey and Randy Johnson as examples of baseball’s unwritten code. It notes Johnson’s lingering legitimacy versus Tracey’s expendable status, and highlights managers like Ozzie Guillen enforcing retaliation to protect star players while acknowledging the dangers and futility of such code.
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Sean Tracey
Randy Johnson
Johnson
Tracey
Juan Marichal
St. Louis
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Ozzie Guillen
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