Two day sports history milestones across years
The 1915 Kentucky Derby saw Regret become the first filly to win the race by two lengths under Joe Notter. In 1954 Parry OBrien first exceeded 60 feet in the shot put with a 60-57 mark in Los Angeles. 1968 Cats Hunter pitched a perfect game for Oakland against Minnesota, first AL regular season perfect game in 46 seasons. 1998 Mark McGwire reached 400 home runs fastest, in 4,726 at bats, vs Mets.
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Jim “Catfish” Hunter
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Mark McGwire
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New York Mets
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Controversy Over BCS Fate Echoes Through Time
In a wry quote from Jeff Schuttz in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, readers are reminded that two days ago the 6 million year timeframe questions why the BCS playoff system endured. The remark frames college football’s dinosaur of a format as debate fodder for future historians.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Speedway Field Conditions Call Center Notice
City Park and Recreation outlines field conditions and scheduling options. Call 832-7999 enter 1123 for adults, 124 for youth, or reach Speedway lines at 328-7223 and 328-2255. Visit www.liworld.com for details.
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Churchill Downs fans move on after Eight Belles tragedy
Churchill Downs fans in Louisville watched Big Brown win the Kentucky Derby on a replay as Eight Belles collapsed and died after the finish. Jockey Gabriel Saez rode Eight Belles who broke both front legs and was euthanized on track. The loss sparked questions about track safety and whip use as fans appeared to move on in the crowd.
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Daniels
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Gabriel Saez
Saez
Barbara
Miami Florida International on NCAA probation
Miami Florida International was placed on four years probation by the NCAA for infractions across 2002-03 to 2006-07. Violations included misapplied enrollment and financial aid rules, transfer requirements, and eligibility. Men's basketball lost one scholarship, baseball 15, and football three.
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HBOs Hard Knocks to film Cowboys training camp this summer
HBO Sports plans to bring Hard Knocks to the Dallas Cowboys camp outside Los Angeles and predicts record ratings. The project centers on Tony Romo Jessica Simpson and Jerry Jones amid a soap opera air.
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A's move Gaudin to bullpen amid Harden return
Chad Gaudin shifts from the Oakland rotation to the bullpen to clear space for Rich Harden who is due to come off the 15 day DL and start the series finale at Texas. Meanwhile Georgetown guard Jeremiah Rivers, son of Doc Rivers, will transfer to another school and George Washington dismisses Cheyenne Moore and Miles Beatty from the men's basketball program. Dallas coach candidate Rick Carlisle nears deal with the Mavericks. Billy Knight to step down as Hawks GM. Rafael Nadal loses on clay in Rome. Paul Maurice fired as Maple Leafs coach.
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Clemens to sit out Olympic baseball roster says Watson
U S general manager Bob Watson said on Wednesday that Roger Clemens is not being considered for the Beijing Games roster describing the 45 year old right hander as a distraction and insisting the team does not need that type of distraction for the Olympics.
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U.S
Bob Watson
Watson
Dye selected for World Golf Hall of Fame
Ponte Vedra Beach Florida Pete Dye the golf course architect behind TPC Sawgrass and Kiawah Island Ocean Course has been chosen for induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
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World Golf Hall of Fame
Sexism in Baseball clubhouse sparks backlash before Mother's Day
The piece blasts MLB for a sexist incident in the Chicago White Sox clubhouse involving blow-up dolls and bats. It condemns the team and calls for fines and sensitivity training, arguing that women are half the potential baseball audience and deserve respect in the sport.
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Guillen
Sun- Times
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