2day in Sports History roundup 1869 to 2001
A concise sports history timeline covers key moments: 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings formed by George Ellard and Harry Wright. 1940 Colorado defeats Duquesne 51-40 to win the NIT. 1985 Larry Holmes stops David Bey in Las Vegas to retain heavyweight title. 1987 Don Pooley ace at Bay Hill earns $1 million with half donated to Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital. 1997 Dean Smith becomes career coaching leader with 877 wins after UNC beats Colorado 73-56. 2001 NCAA tournament opens with Hampton stunning Iowa State.
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Cincinnati Red Stockings
George Ellard
Harry Wright
Colorado
Bob Doll
Duquesne
Larry Holmes
David Bey
Las Vegas
Don Pooley
Orlando
Pooley
Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital
North Carolina
Dean Smith
Tar Heels
Smith
Kentucky
Adolph Rupp
Hampton
Iowa State
Braves GM Schuerholz Downplays Sheffield Injury
Braves general manager John Schuerholz quipped about Gary Sheffield's injury saying he is like an old timer and should rub some dirt on it and go. The remark reflects a humorous take on the Yankees star's condition.
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Braves
John Schuerholz
Gary Sheffield
KU Sports Editors Share Email Contacts
A list of sports editors and contact handles for KU basketball and football coverage. Names include Chuck Woodling Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore David Mitchell with corresponding IJWorld email handles. The puzzle-like fragment outlines journalism staff for Kansas athletic reporting.
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Gary Bedore
David Mitchell
Ijworld
Dmitchell
Ijworld.com
Earnhardt rallies to win Golden Corral 500 at Atlanta
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and crew chief duo mature after a tense week as he overtook Jeremy Mayfield with 15 laps left to win the Golden Corral 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Rookie Kasey Kahne finished third, while Jimmie Johnson and Ryan Newman followed.
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Hampton, Ga
Dale Earnhardt Jr
Junior
Jeremy Mayfield
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Earnhardt
Tony Eury Sr
Tony Eury Jr
Earnhardts
Tony Jr
Iditarod Leader's Dog Dies Near Unalakleet
Norway's Kjetil Backen won the lead by a minute after stopping outside Unalakleet when one of his sled dogs collapsed and died. The 90 mile leg from Kaltag to Unalakleet is the second-longest checkpoint stretch, with Unalakleet 219 miles from Nome.
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Unalakleet
Alaska
Norway
Kjetil Backen
Mitch Seavey
Backen
Kaltag
Unalakteet
Nome
Schmidt's grand slam fuels Giants win in spring action
San Francisco ace Jason Schmidt blasted a grand slam and drove in six as the Giants beat the Cubs 11-3 in Scottsdale. Schmidt added a two-run double, earned his first spring win, and fanned six in four innings. Pedro Martinez also impressed in a Boston win.
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Jason Schmidt
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Giants
Chicago Cubs
Scottsdale
Ariz
Schmidt
Arizona
Miguel Batista
Matt Clement
Renyer Pinto
Martinez
Boston Red Sox
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Fort Myers
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