Hagen Captures PGA Title In 1924 Two Up Finish
Sports history notes Walter Hagen wins the PGA Championship in 1924 with a 2 up victory over Jim Barnes. Other entries include Sam Jones of the Cubs no hitting the Pirates via bases loaded walk, Ernie Banks' 500th HR off Pat Jarvis, Celtics over Bucks in seven for the 1974 NBA crown, and Pedro Martinez's 15 strikeouts in a 9-0 win tying a near-AL record.
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Hootie Johnson Retires From Augusta National Chair
Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi notes Hootie Johnson retired as Augusta National chairman on Friday and muses that he may now focus on work that could affect social rights, humorously imagining a push to repeal women’s suffrage.
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Patterson dies two time heavyweight champion legend
Floyd Patterson, 71, noted as the first boxer to reclaim the heavyweight title after losing to Ingemar Johansson, died at his New Paltz home after battles with Alzheimer's and prostate cancer. A Brooklyn native who fought Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston, Patterson finished 55-8-1 with 40 knockouts and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991.
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Williams linked to CFL talks as Williams seeks CFL stint
Dolphins running back Ricky Williams may discuss joining the Toronto Argonauts this season as talks surface. Jimmy Smith retires after 13 NFL seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, leaving a record of 862 receptions and 11th in yards. Donald Driver signs a two year extension with the Green Bay Packers. Buddy Rice injures knees in Indy 500 practice. Bruce Arena trims US World Cup squad timing and schedule amid camp.
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Nadal extends clay win streak to 50 at Rome Masters
Rafael Nadal beat Tim Henman 6-2 6-2 to reach Rome Masters quarterfinals keeping his clay success alive as top seed Roger Federer edged Radek Stepanek 6-1 6-4 to advance.
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Lawyer Ron Withdraws From Preakness After Chip Surgery
Lawyer Ron will miss the Preakness after doctors found a small chip in his right hind ankle. Trainer Bob Holthus said the Kentucky Derby runner up will undergo surgery today to remove the chip, ending a bid to run in the second leg of the Triple Crown.
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Bonds C among Giants amid jet lag and steroids debate
Barry Bonds, resting his aching knee and elbow, sat out for the Giants as they hosted the Astros in a rescheduled game. He remains a polarizing figure in San Francisco amid steroid scandals, fan support, and questions about pursuing Aaron’s home run record. Bonds notes he will continue playing as long as his body allows, with Alou leaving lineup decisions to him and his knee.
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