Historic 2 Day Sports Milestones Across 1954 to 2001
Highlights include William Parry O'Brien's 60-57% shot put in 1954 Los Angeles, Jim Catfish Hunter's perfect game in 1968, Walt Frazier's 36 points securing the Knicks' 1970 title in seven games, Mark McGwire's 400th homer fastest to reach the mark in 1998, and Randy Johnson fanning 20 in nine as the Diamondbacks beat the Reds in 11 in 2001.
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Oakland A’s
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New York Knicks
L.A Lakers
NBA
Mark McGwire
St. Louis Cardinals
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McGwire
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Randy Johnson
Arizona Diamondbacks
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Wings goalie’s frustration after playoff exit
Detroit goalie Manny Legace vented after a 4-3 loss to Edmonton that eliminated the Red Wings. He said the year felt great until the final two weeks and expressed despair about being out and not finishing strong.
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Manny Legace
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Red Wings
Reporting Scores Encouraged via Call Email or Fax
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to call 832 6367 email sportsdesk at ljworld com or fax to 843 4512 for updates, scores, and to submit game results to the sports desk.
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Gary Bedore Email to KU Men's Basketball Coverage
Kansas basketball writer Gary Bedore invites readers to email tips and insights to the Iola World Journal newsroom, requesting information and commentary on Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball coverage and related events.
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Furyk edges Immelman to win Wachovia Championship in rain
Furyk overcome playoff memory with a par on No. 18 to beat Trevor Immelman at Quail Hollow. Immelman faltered late, firing a 50-foot regulation putt past and missing the par putt in the playoff as Furyk claimed his 11th tour victory and $11.34 million earnings.
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Furyk
Trevor Immelman
South Africa
Quail Hollow
Immelman
Hilton Head
Adam Scott
Quail Hollow Club
Charlotte
Buckle Wins Nationwide Virginia Beach Open in US debut
Australia’s Andrew Buckle closes with a 69 to win the Nationwide Tour Virginia Beach Open by five strokes, finishing 20 under at TPC Virginia Beach and setting a new tournament scoring mark. Francesco Molinari won the Italian Open, becoming the first Italian since 1980 to take the title with a 23 under. A Dallas auction sold a Joe DiMaggio Marilyn Monroe signed baseball for 191200, the only ball autographed by both with her name as Marilyn Monroe.
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Brawls halt Barons Suns game in seventh inning
A Birmingham Barons vs Jacksonville Suns minor league game ended after seven innings as benches cleared three times. Barons manager Chris Crow pulled the team in the eighth following a pitch behind Matt Kemp by Eduardo Sierra, and Jacksonville secured an 11 5 win.
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Barbaro set for Preakness with familiar Derby rivals
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro will face several familiar rivals in the Preakness on May 20. Beaten favorite Sweet Northern Saint finished seventh as the 5-1 favorite, with Brother Derek dead heat for fourth with Jazil and Lawyer Ron 12th. Jazil is possible for the 1 three eighths mile Pimlico race. New contenders include Gotham winner Like Now and Bernardini, Withers winner, plus Simon Pure from trainer D Wayne Lukas. Bob Baffert will decide on sending his Derby trio Point Determined Sinister Minister Bob and John after a few days.
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Like Now
Withers
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Simon Pure
D. Wayne Lukas
Bob Baffert
Point Determined
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Schumacher nets sixth European Grand Prix win
Michael Schumacher won the European Grand Prix for the sixth time on Sunday sealing his second consecutive Formula One victory. The seven time world champion extended his dominance with another flawless performance.
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Germany
Michael Schumacher
Wambach's hat trick leads U S past Japan in Kumamoto
Abby Wambach scored three goals to lead the United States to a 3-1 victory over Japan in Kumamoto as the Olympic champions opened a two game exhibition tour. Wambach now has 54 goals in 71 internationals, her fourth career game with three or more goals. The U S outshot Japan 12 to 8.
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Japan
Abby Wambach
United States
Wambach
Royals shake up likely this week in Kansas City
Kansas City Royals owner David Glass indicated major changes are likely but said no announcement is planned before Tuesday. The club sits at a major league worst 7-22 after a 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox, with GM Allard Baird viewed as the leading candidate for departure amid budget constraints and disappointing signings.
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