Sports History Milestones From 1929 to 1995
Highlights include Bobby Jones winning the U S Open in 1929 after a playoff with Al Espinosa, Willie McCovey's 500th homer in 1978, Wimbledon moving to the middle Sunday in 1991, Meg Mallon winning the LPGA Championship in 1991, Tonya Harding's 1994 ban from the national figure skating team, and Eddie Murray's 3000th hit in 1995.
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Perry compares bowl ban to Kournikova Wimbledon snub
Seattle Times columnist Dwight Perry argues that banning California, ranked 110th last year, from a bowl game mirrors telling tennis star Anna Kournikova she cannot reach Wimbledon. The quip compares sports eligibility with high profile exclusions, reflecting on fairness and rules.
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Whom to Call for Field Conditions and Tickets
Field conditions and ticket information for a Kansas track event. Contact JW Sports for 920-9300 or 328-7223 and visit www.ljworld.com for updates. Event details include adult pricing for Rovals and rescheduling notices at Kansas Speedway.
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Klitschko Stops Mercer To Retain WBO Heavyweight Title
Wladimir Klitschko, at 6-7 and 243 pounds, stopped Ray Mercer in round six of a scheduled 12 round bout in Atlantic City. Klitschko knocked Mercer down in round one and cut him in round five before unloading a final flurry that led referee Randy Neumann to stop the fight at 1:08. CompuBox showed Klitschko at 193 of 429 to Mercer's 54 of 124.
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Francis signs two year extension with Hurricanes
Ron Francis agreed to a two year extension worth 11 million dollars with the Carolina Hurricanes, keeping the 39 year old captain under contract less than 48 hours before he could become an unrestricted free agent. The veteran center will earn 5.5 million annually for the next two seasons.
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Richmond fires assistant coach over media guide error
Richmond assistant basketball coach Mike Wilson was fired after the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported his Auburn media guide biography listed him as head coach at Bethel Park High from 1979-81, a role actually filled by Red Ryan. The university released a brief statement confirming his release.
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Title I X still hasn't tamed football
Rich Hofmann argues that three decades after Title IX women gained access to college athletics while men's football and basketball still dominate funding. He notes widening gaps in budgets, NCAA opposition, and the persistent clash over equality, urging unity among smaller programs to fulfill Title IX.
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