2day in Sports History 1904 to 1993 milestones
Highlights include Cy Young's perfect game for the Red Sox over Rube Waddell in 1904, the Celtics clinching the 1969 NBA title with Bill Russell retiring as a player, Secretariat winning the 1973 Derby on Turcotte’s ride en route to the Triple Crown, Pete Rose joining 3,000 hits in 1978, and Canisius's 1993 softball 34th straight win NCAA record.
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Serena Williams Ranks No 2 Behind Safina in WTA
Serena Williams asserts she is the best in the world as she trails Dinara Safina for the No 1 ranking and lands at No 2 in the women's tennis standings.
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Coaches Call In Scores For Report
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to call 832-6367 email sportsdesk ljworld.com or fax to 843-4512 for updates and standings.
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KU Sports Editor Contacts From Lawrence Journal-World
The message lists staff contacts for sports coverage at the Lawrence Journal-World including Tom Keegan Gary Bedore Andrew Hartsock Dugan Arnett and Matt Tait with their respective email handles for KU football and basketball and high schools.
Call numbers for Kansas City sports tickets and field info
Public notices list ticket offices for KC Chiefs Wizards Royals and Kansas Speedway with phone lines 1-800 GROVALS and locally 913-328-7223 or 913-326-2255. City Parks and Recreation directs callers to 832-7999 to access field condition updates including adult and youth schedules.
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Cavaliers star LeBron James named MVP in Akron
LeBron James captured the league MVP award at St. Vincent St. Mary High School in Akron. He totaled 1,172 points on 109 first place votes, besting Kobe Bryant as the youngest MVP since Moses Malone. James credited Cavaliers teammates and coach Mike Brown for the season, calling it the franchise’s best.
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Magic 95 Celtics 90 in Game 1 Eastern Semis
Orlando staved off Boston rally to win 95 90 as Dwight Howard returned for 16 points and 22 rebounds. Pierce led Celtics with 23 points while Rondo added 14 points 10 rebounds and eight assists. Series shifts to Boston for Game 2.
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Williams advances in Rome Open in three-set win
Venus Williams needed three sets to defeat Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic in the Italian Open first round. Williams took the first set 6-2, dropped the second 4-6, then closed 6-2 to advance.
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High School Sports Affected by Flu Postponements
The spread of swine flu disrupts high school sports in two states with New Mexico postponing events and Florida allowing athletes pulled from a state track championship to compete at a separate meet later.
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Rockets Edge Lakers In Physical Game One
Houston upends Los Angeles 100 to 92 at Staples Center to seize home court in the Western Conference semifinals. Yao Ming led with 28 points and 10 rebounds before a knee tweak. Kobe Bryant scored 32 for the Lakers as Houston’s offense and edge in the paint controlled the action.
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