A Yearly Look at Notable Sports Moments Across 1939–2002
Highlights include Lou Gehrig's 1939 game absence ending a 2190 game streak at Briggs Stadium. 1964 sees Northern Dancer win the Kentucky Derby by a neck in a race record 2:00. 1992 features LITE. Tee's Derby victory as Arazi falters. 2001 James Hylton bowls a perfect 900 series at age 28. 2002 Mike Cameron hits four homers guiding the Mariners past the White Sox. teammates Cameron and Bret Boone combine for two homers in one inning.
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Barkley on Alabama politics and public office
Former NBA star Charles Barkley told Tim Russert on CNBC that his decision not to run for office in Alabama was like playing four hands of blackjack. He cited his hometown politics and public service as factors in staying out of elected life.
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Call Center Notes for Field Conditions and Tickets
Fragmentary listing shows contact numbers for field conditions and tickets across multiple organizations. KC Chiefs KC Wizards Royals tickets Kansas Speed KC T-Bones and youth adult field condition lines appear with several phone numbers including 578-8748 1264-3141 832-7999 920-9300 1-800 6ROYALS 328-2255.
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Gordon claims another plate victory at Talladega
Jeff Gordon dominated the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway, leveraging pace and experience to win in overtime. He led 139 of 194 laps, held off Tony Stewart and Michael Waltrip amid a late two lap shootout, marking his 10th career win and a Chevy continued streak at the Alabama track.
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Scelzi wins first Funny Car of season at Bristol final
Gary Scelzi drove a Dodge Stratus to win the O Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals final over Jeff Arend at Bristol Dragway. Scelzi posted a 4.815 second quarter mile at 329.26 mph. Doug Kalitta and Warren Johnson also won their divisions in the $1.5 million event.
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Nalbandian Wins BMW Open Title In Munich
Top seed David Nalbandian defeated Andrei Pavel 6-4 6-1 in the BMW Open final to capture his first title since 2002 and his third career championship. In Austin, Texas, Katie Ruckert beat Daniela Covello 5-7 6-4 6-1 to win the Big 12 women's tennis title for Texas, while Baylor remained unbeaten with a 4-1 win over Oklahoma State to clinch its fourth straight conference crown. In Norman, Oklahoma, longtime coach Larry Cochell resigned after a facial slur used during ESPN interviews.
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Eki mov Injured During Training With Armstrong Team
Former Olympic champion Viatcheslav Ekimov, part of Lance Armstrong's Tour team, sustained injuries on a training ride near Austin. He will be off the bike for a few weeks while team doctors reassess, according to Capital Sports Entertainment spokesman Mark Higgins.
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U S Routs Slovenia 7-0 In World Hockey Opener
In Innsbruck Austria the United States defeated Slovenia 7-0 to open the world championships. Mike Knuble scored twice while Adam Hall Mark Parrish Jeff Halpern Yan Stastny and Brian Glonta added goals as Rick DiPietro faced 15 shots.
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Steinbrenner’s Derby favorite Bellamy Road
Louisville Kentucky George Steinbrenner aims for a first Kentucky Derby with Bellamy Road the Wood Memorial winner and early favorite for Saturday’s $2 million race. The Yankees owner has focused on major wins and now eyeing horse racing glory.
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Petrovic earns first PGA Tour win in playoff
Tim Petrovic, a former pizza deliverer, won the Zurich Classic in Avondale after a dramatic final round. He matched James Driscoll at 13 under 275, then parred the 18th to clinch on the first playoff hole. Driscoll birdied No 18, but fell short.
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