Starting Gate Invention by J L Johnstone in 1894 Sports History
In 1894 J L Johnstone of England invented the starting gate for horse racing. In 1961 Floyd Patterson retained the world heavyweight title by KOing Ingemar Johansson in the sixth round in Miami Beach. In 1982 Elaine Zayak won the world figure skating championship. In 1997 the America’s Cup trophy was damaged by a Maori protester with a sledgehammer in New Zealand. In 1998 Bryce Drew hit a leaning 3 at the buzzer to lift Valparaiso past Mississippi 70-69 in the NCAA Midwest Regional. In 2001 Philadelphia’s Mark Recchi reached his 1,000th NHL point in a 5-2 win over St. Louis, the 60th in league history.
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Giant Jeff Kent injury washes away washing truck
Denver Post columnist Jim Armstrong notes that Giants second baseman Jeff Kent sustained a broken wrist while washing his truck and quips that it was less dangerous than brushing his teeth. The tongue in cheek remark underscores the mishap.
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Raiders promote Callahan to head coach in Oakland
The Oakland Raiders elevated offensive coordinator Bill Callahan to head coach on Tuesday night, three weeks after Jon Gruden left for Tampa Bay. Callahan will be introduced at an Alameda news conference. Gruden departed after a 40-28 Raiders record over four seasons.
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Tyson Wins DC License for June 8 Title Bout
Washington boxing panel granted Tyson a boxing license on a 3 0 vote setting up a June 8 showdown with Lennox Lewis at the MCI Center. The panel cited the standard licensing review while noting past concerns and the decision was presented as routine. Shaquille O Neal may undergo arthritic toe surgery after the season, risking time next year if done. He indicated a likely 80 percent chance of surgery and would wait 30 days before deciding.
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Saints Sign Carter After 12-Year Suspension
Dale Carter, former four time Pro Bowl cornerback, was suspended 12 years for substance abuse and signed a seven year contract with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday. Carter, 6 foot 1, 188 pounds, was NFL Rookie of the Year in 1992 and played 127 games in the NFL after being a first round pick by the Kansas City Chiefs. He appeared in 104 Chiefs games from 1992 to 1998, starting 88, with 21 interceptions and 484 tackles.
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Jim Brown to Begin 180 Day Jail Term Today
Former football star Jim Brown will start serving a 180 day misdemeanor sentence today after Judge Dale Fischer granted a one day delay at Brown's attorney request. The surrender was postponed from Tuesday to today.
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Buser Wins Fourth Iditarod in Record Time
Martin Buser clinched his fourth Iditarod, finishing Nome in eight days 22 hours 46 minutes, a record as the first under nine days. He and lead dogs Bronson and Kira arrived at 8 46 amid low teens temperatures, welcomed by a Front Street crowd. Buser, born in Switzerland and a 23-year Alaska resident, planned a citizenship ceremony at the finish.
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Sixers Rally From 20 Down To Beat Knicks 104 96
The 76ers erased a 20 point deficit with a 9 minute third quarter surge to defeat the New York Knicks 104 96. Allen Iverson scored 35, Eric Snow 23, and Derrick Coleman sealed with two free throws with 12.1 seconds left. Mutombo ejected early in the third after entanglement with Kurt Thomas. Knicks Latrell Sprewell 27, Allan Houston 20.
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