Two Decades of Sports History Highlights
Highlights include 1958 Kentucky beating Seattle 84 72 for NCAA title with Vern Hatton and Johnny Cox combining for 54 points. 1967 Muhammad Ali retains world heavyweight title by knocking out Zora Folley in seven rounds at Madison Square Garden. 1969 Lew Alcindor leads UCLA to NCAA title with 97 72 win over Purdue and earns MVP for third straight year. 1986 Trevor Berbick defeats Pinklon Thomas by unanimous 15 round decision for WBC title. 1994 NFL adds two point conversion, first scoring change in 75 seasons. 1997 Tara Lipinski becomes youngest women’s world champion at 14. 2000 Pat Verbeek scores twice as 500th NHL goal milestone.
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Mavericks Guard Critiques Bush War Rhetoric
Nick Van Exel of the Dallas Mavericks voices strong opposition to the Iraq War, saying Bush is giving the American people a bad name. He comments during an era of mounting public debate over U S involvement and leadership.
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Els leads Bay Hill with seven under 65 in second round
Ernie Els shot a 7-under 65 to grab the 5-under 139 lead as 61 players were still on course after a five hour rain delay at the Bay Hill Invitational. Tiger Woods and Aaron Baddeley were among pursuers while Arnold Palmer finished 172 for two rounds.
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Canadiens Chief Apologizes for Booing U S Anthem
Montreal Canadiens president Pierre Boivin apologized for fans who booed the U S national anthem before a game with the New York Islanders. He said the organization respects the United States and aims to maintain a strong relationship.
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Harvard and Minnesota Duluth Reach Women’s Frozen Four Final
Harvard and Minnesota Duluth won semifinal games to reach the women’s Frozen Four title match in Duluth Minnesota. Harvard defeated Dartmouth 6 1 after a previous loss in the ECAC final while Minnesota Duluth defeated Dartmouth 5 2 in the other semifinal.
Wilson shines as Royals blank A's in spring win
Kris Wilson allowed four hits over three innings in his first spring start for Kansas City, striking out three as the Royals defeated Oakland 7-0. Wilson’s 0.64 ERA over 14 spring innings impressed, with manager and coach praising his velocity and control. Ken Harvey hit a two run homer, while Mike Sweeney continued hot spring form.
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