Two-Day Sports History Highlights 1971 1999 2004 Wins
Highlights from 1971 JoAnne Carner dominates the U S Women's Open by seven strokes over Kathy Whitworth. In 1992 Jim Courier, top seed at Wimbledon, loses to qualifier Andrei Olhovskiy 6 4 4 6 6 4, a Wimbledon first. 1999 Juli Inkster shoots 65 to win the LPGA Championship, second woman to complete the modern career Grand Slam. 2004 Cal State Fullerton wins the College World Series 3 2 over Texas with Jason Windsor five hitter.
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Pat Bradley
Jason Windsor
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City of Champions Curse Looms Over Pittsburgh Teams
Quote from Greg Cote in the Miami Herald cites Pittsburgh nicknamed The City of Champions Except For vy the Lousy Pirates after two recent losses by the Steelers and the Penguins, reflecting sports frustration in the city.
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City Parks and Recreation Field Conditions Hotline
City Parks and Recreation directs inquiries to Call 832-7999 and 1123 to adult field conditions 1124 for adult rescheduling 1125 for youth field conditions. Visit www.ljworld.com for more details.
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Federer advances to Wimbledon fourth round in three sets
Roger Federer beat Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3 6-2 6-7 6-1 to reach the Wimbledon fourth round. Federer, now aiming for a sixth Wimbledon title, will face Robin Soderling after tying Pete Sampras for major titles. Serena Williams won 6-3 6-4 on Centre Court as Novak Djokovic also won in straight sets.
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Perry leads Travelers after rain halted second round
Kenny Perry stretched his lead to 11 under after two rounds at the Travelers Championship with a 61 and 68, as thunderstorms paused play and Ryan Moore rose to second with a 65. Gary Woodland stood four under, seven back, after a 67 while 73 players remained on course.
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Islanders Draft John Tavares No 1 Pick In 2009 NHL Draft
The New York Islanders selected London Knights center John Tavares with the No 1 overall pick in the 2009 NHL entry draft. They chose the high scoring junior standout ahead of 65 foot 6 inch 220 pound Swedish defenseman Victor Hedman who went to Tampa Bay.
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Baseball fan falls from upper deck at Busch Stadium
A 34 year old man fell headfirst from the upper deck at Busch Stadium onto the concourse before a St. Louis Cardinals game against the Minnesota Twins. Chris Hoffman of O Fallon Illinois was taken to a hospital for observation with injuries including a left shoulder injury a facial gash and multiple bumps and bruises.
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Funk leads Dick's Sporting Goods Open with 64
Enpicott New York Fred Funk sits atop the rain delayed Dick's Sporting Goods Open after firing an 8 under 64 on Friday to hold a two shot advantage over Jay Haas and Lonnie Nielsen. Mike Hulbert stood 6 under through 12 holes.
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Franchitti Takes Richmond Pole in Open Wheel Return
Dario Franchitti, former IndyCar champion and 2007 Richmond winner, captured the pole at Richmond International Raceway on Friday. He averaged 167.315 mph over four laps on the 0.75 mile oval, after a dominant 2007 run that saw him lead 242 of 250 laps, including the final 179.
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One-and-done rule eyed for extra year by Majerus
In a heated draft eve chat Rick Majerus argues the NBA one-and-done rule should perhaps extend to two years, saying college basketball remains the best developmental path. He supports keeping a roadblock to shield high school prodigies from entering the NBA prematurely while acknowledging personal views on player choice.
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