Notable Derby and sports milestones from 1938 to 1993
Chronology notes 1938 Lawrin wins Kentucky Derby by one length with Eddie Arcaro aboard. 1952 One Count takes Belmont Stakes by two lengths over Blue Man. 1955 Swaps captures Kentucky Derby by one length over Nashua. 1972 Lakers claim first NBA title with 114 100 win over Knicks in Game 5. 1977 Seattle Slew wins Kentucky Derby by one and a half lengths over Run Dusty Run. 1982 NFL antitrust ruling over Raiders move to Los Angeles. 1993 Wayne Gretzky nets 100th and 101st playoff goals in 7 4 win over Vancouver.
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Top fight song rankings praised by Mizell in St. Petersburg Times
Hubert Mizell argues in the St. Petersburg Times that the top college fight songs rank as Michigan Notre Dame Southern California and Wisconsin in that order.
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High School Softball on TV Tonight
Sports on TV lists a high school softball game between LHS and Free State delayed to 10:30 p.m. on Sunflower Channel C6. The matchup features local teams vying for league pride and playoff implications.
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KU sports editors share email contacts
Contact details list for Kansas sports editors and contributors including Chuck Wooding Andrew Hartsock David Mitchell and Gary Bedore with emails for IJRWorld. The note combines names and editorial roles without additional event context or dates.
KC Sports Tickets and Field Conditions Contacts
Call KC ticket offices for Chiefs Wizards Royals and Kansas Speedway tickets with listed numbers. For field conditions contact City Parks and Recreation at 832 7999 extension 1123 for adult field status and 124 for adult rescheduling.
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Former Husky safety Curtis Williams remembered after death
Curtis Williams, once a UW safety who played through paralysis and a neck injury, died in Fresno at age 23. Teammates recalled his constant smile, leadership, and Thursday night calls as the Huskies mourned his loss after his spring game visit.
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Distinguishing basketball and hockey in Detroit satire
In Detroit, the columnist playfully contrasts basketball and hockey playoff quirks with sharp, period tainted humor. It riffs on chants, leads, locker room quirks, and fan reactions while name dropping celebrities and local scenes to lampoon sports cults and channel confusion.
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