Highlights from Sports History 1978 to 1995
A condensed sports chronology notes Willie McCovey joining the 12th with historic SOC home runs in 1978. Wimbledon shifts to middle Sunday in 1991 after rain delays. Meg Mallon wins the LPGA Championship in 1991. Diego Maradona is expelled from the 1994 World Cup after a positive drug test. Tonya Harding is banned for life in 1994 for her role in the Kerrigan incident. Eddie Murray joins 3,000-hit club in 1995.
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Willie McCovey
SOC
Wimbledon
Meg Mallon
Pat Bradley
Ayako Okamoto
Diego Maradona
FIFA
Argentina
Nigeria
Tonya Harding
U.S
Figure Skating Assn
Nancy Kerrigan
Eddie Murray
Cleveland
Minnesota
Comedian Leno mocks Shaq’s possible move to Mavericks
Jay Leno jokes about Shaquille O’Neal leaving the Lakers for the Dallas Mavericks and questions how his country western music would sound. The quip reflects media chatter over a potential sports and entertainment crossover.
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Jay Leno
Lakers
Shaquille O'Neal
Dallas Mavericks
Sports staff contacts for The Kansas City Journal-World
The item lists contact emails for Chuck Woodling and Andrew Hartsock, the sports editors, with associated news staff roles at Ijworld.com. It identifies their roles as Sports Editor and Associate Sports Editor and provides their email addresses. The note reflects newsroom contact points for sports coverage inquiries.
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Chuck Woodling
Andrew Hartsock
Ewoodling
Ijworld.com
Ahartsock
Williams Capriati set for Wimbledon quarterfinal clash
Serena Williams crushed Tatiana Golovin 6-2 6-1 on Centre Court sealing a Wimbledon quarterfinal with Jennifer Capriati. Capriati defeated Nadia Petrova 6-4 6-4 to join Williams in the last eight, the pair meeting for the third time in four years. Davenport, Sharapova, Mauresmo and Suarez also advanced to the quarters.
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Wimbledon
England
Serena Williams
Tatiana Golovin
Williams
Jennifer Capriati
Capriati
Nadia Petrova
Lindsay Davenport
Karolina Sprem
Amelie Mauresmo
Silvia Farina Elia
Couples captures Par-3 Shootout in Michigan win
Fred Couples, 44, won the Par-3 Shootout in Gaylord, Michigan, with a 36-foot birdie and an eight-foot putt, earning $270,000 including $50,000 for five closests to the pin. Lee Trevino edged Mickelson in a three-hole playoff to take $80,000, with both tying for second at $130,000.
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Mich
Fred Couples
Couples
Lee Trevino
Treetops Resort
Trevino
Phil Mickelson
Danton murder trial stays in East St. Louis judge rules
The federal judge rejects claims that 140 Danton case stories biased the proceedings. He finds coverage insufficient to move the trial, noting many stories are sympathetic to the defendant.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Blues
Mike Danton
East St. Louis
U.S
William D. Strehl
Danton
Unser Jr considers retirement after 21 Indy seasons
ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL reports that Unser Jr. hinted at ending his racing career after more than 21 seasons in Indy cars. He said he could not confirm rumors and would speak today, with Al Unser Sr. noting his son was unhappy with the race car after Monday night discussions.
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al Unser Jr
Albuquerque Journal
al Unser Sr
Unser Sr
Haas team wins CVS Charity Classic in Rhode Island
Jay Haas drilled a 12 foot birdie putt on the 18th to seal a one stroke win for the father and son duo at Rhode Island Country Club. They carded a 9 under 62 for a two round total of 20 under 122 earning 250000 of the 1300000 purse, matching Toms and Campbell.
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BarringTon, al
Jay Haas
Rhode Island Country Club
David Toms
Chad Campbell
Jay
Bill Haas
Young Must Forfeit Olympic Gold Over 1999 Test Flanking
U S sprinter Jerome Young faces stripping of his Sydney Olympic relay gold after a case ruling that he flanked a steroid test in 1999. The ruling pits U S track officials against international counterparts and raises the question whether Young's relay teammates including Michael Johnson should also forfeit their medals.
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U.S
Jerome Young
Young
Michael Johnson
Miami recruit Willie Williams admits probation violation
Fort Lauderdale Fl University of Miami football recruit Willie Williams admitted violating probation on a burglary conviction. He faces up to one year in jail, though prosecutors are not seeking jail time. The university has told attorneys he still might be admitted.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
University of Miami
Willie Williams
Williams
A&M Loses Two Coaches Prompting Nationwide Searches
Texas A&M announces retirement of track and field coach Ted Nelson and resignation of men’s swim coach Mel Nash. Interim swim coach Jay Holmes and interim track coach Ed Marcinkiewicz will lead teams as the university conducts nationwide replacements.
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College Station
Ted Nelson
Mel Nash
Nash
Jay Holmes
Ed Marcinkiewicz
Chicago baseball swings in dramatic fashion
Chicago fans witness fortunes flip as the White Sox surge, Cubs falter after a rough series against the Cardinals and a key move by Ken Williams. Freddy Garcia strengthens the Sox rotation while Mike Remlinger lands on the DL for the Cubs. The South Side eyes October buzz while the North Side chases a late season rebound.
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Cubs
White Sox
U.S. Cellular Field
St. Louis Cardinals
Houston
Carlos Beltran
Bartman
White
Reinsdorf
Ken Williams
Sox
Dusty Baker
Baker
Kerry Wood
Mark Prior
Williams
Magglio Ordonez
Braves
Andruw Jones
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