Notable sports history milestones from 1938 to 1990
Highlights include Temple beating Colorado 60 36 in the first National Invitational Tournament in New York 1938. Detroit’s Billy Taylor with seven NHL assists in 1947. Bernie Geoffrion joining 50 goal club in 1961 while Maurice Richard first did so in 1945. Michael Adams sets single season three point attempts record in 1989. Philip Hutcheson becomes all time leading scorer in college basketball in 1990 NAIA tourney surpassing Travis Grant.
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Kentucky State
Denver Post quote critiques UW hoops, blames Neuheisel
Kim Armstrong comments that Washington hoops finished last in the Pac-10 and draws Denver area speculation blaming Rick Neuheisel, Colorado native and former Colorado coach, now at Washington. The remark reflects regional basketball and football program scrutiny with a sharp cross-sport jab.
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Williams sisters withdraw at Indian Wells semifinals
Venus Williams pulled out of the Masters Series semifinal with a right knee tendinitis just 10 to 15 minutes before the match, denying a planned showdown with Serena as top-ranked Kuerten and Hingis also fell. Serena will face Kim Clijsters in the final after Clijsters upset Hingis 6-2 2-6 6-1. Gambill edged Kuerten 7-6 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals.
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Wiegmann Signs Six Year Deal With Chiefs Center
Kansas City signs Casey Wiegmann an unrestricted free agent from Chicago to a six year contract. The 25 year old 6 3 285 pound lineman started 24 of 49 Bears games, having been a three year Iowa starter. Tim Grunhard may retire after 11 seasons as Chiefs Center. Mike Sellers joins Cleveland on three year contract after Redskins fail to match offer sheet. caught eight passes for 78 yards and two TDs last season.
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Redskins sign Brett Conway to three year deal
Washington adds veteran kicker Brett Conway to a three year contract worth about 2 million dollars after using five different kickers last season. Conway, 3-for-3 in field goals in two games, was injured and released midseason with Oakland and the Jets before his return to the NFL.
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Bev erly Re-signs With Lions After Center Offer
Detroit matched an offer to restricted free agent center Eric Beverly from Miami. Beverly started seven games last season. Cubs and Sammy Sosa near deal today to keep him in Chicago for rest of career.
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Sweden blanks U.S. team in Algarve Cup loss
Sweden defeated the United States 2-0 in Albufeira Portugal in the Algarve Cup final game of the opening round. The U S women dropped to 1 2 in the round robin as most top players prepare for the WUSA debut in April.
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Tech hires Bob Knight amid call for behavior clause
Commentary on Texas Tech appointing Bob Knight stresses necessity of a written behavior clause. It warns of past incidents, notes Knight's bargaining influence, and predicts immediate competitive impact, urging plan B and legal protections for the university.
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Associated Press
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Texas Tech
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Texas
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Lubbock
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Myers
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