Masters first triumph Horton Smith claims 1934 title
Historical sports notes recall Horton Smith winning the inaugural Masters by one stroke over Craig Wood in 1934. The roundup highlights key results from 1947 Holy Cross over Oklahoma, 1958 Sugar Ray Robinson reclaiming the middleweight belt, 1961 Cincinnati ending Ohio State’s 32 game streak, 1967 UCLA over Dayton, 1972 Bill Walton leading UCLA to a 30–0 season, and 1995 Mike Tyson’s release after prison.
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Leno quips on Jones boxing with Harding in college hoops remark
Comedian Jay Leno references Tonya Harding and Paula Jones in a boxing bout analogy during coverage of a two day college basketball tournament where USC exited in the first round. He notes Jones advancing to the second round.
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KU basketball editors and staff contact list
The Kansas basketball desk outlines editorial contacts including Chuck Woodling, Andrew Hartsock as sports editors and associates, with Gary Bedore and Steve Rottinghaus as KU men’s basketball staff. The piece lists email handles and directs readers to visit the wire’s web presence for further information.
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Busch bumps way to first Bristol victory in Food City 500
Kurt Busch survived heavy racing at Bristol Motor Speedway to win the Food City 500, confirming his first Cup victory after a late bump and strategy gamble. Spencer finished second as tempers flared, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Robby Gordon in a postrace confrontation. Busch celebrated by waving the checkered flag on the victory lap.
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Hornish Wins Incredibly Close Yamaha 400 In Fontana
Sam Hornish Jr. edged Jaques Lazier by less than a car length to win the inaugural Yamaha 400 at California Speedway. The 200-lap IRL race set an Indy Racing League record with 39 lead changes among eight drivers. Hornish led after lap 180 as Lazier closed gap in a high speed duel.
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Perks earns first Players Championship with late surge
Craig Perks captured the Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach with an eagle birdie finish, finishing 8 under 280 to beat Stephen Ames by two strokes. The 35-year-old from New Zealand became the first first-time winner since 1983. He won 1,080,000 dollars. In other sports, Laura Diaz won the Welch's Circle K Classic by one stroke over Juli Inkster, with Grace Park tying for third. Diaz earned 751,466 and moved up the money list. Madeira Island Open saw Diego Borrego win by one stroke in windy Portugal, his second European Tour title. Jennifer Capriati defeated Anastasia Myskina at the Nasdaq 100 Open in Key Biscayne to reach the next round.
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Former All-Star faces past wounds and healing
Former MLB star Tom Paciorek reveals longtime abuse by a Catholic priest in Detroit. He recounts 40 years of silence, the impact on trust and self worth, and his decision to speak out to heal and help others.
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