2day in Sports History Highlights 1970 1979 1992 1998 2003
Hank Aaron earns his 3000th infield single off Wayne Simpson in 1970. Dave Kingman and Mike Schmidt power Cubs and Phillies to a 23 22 win in 1979 at Wrigley Field. Betsy King wins her first LPGA Championship by 11 strokes in 1992, beating JoAnne Carner Liselotte Neumann and Karen Noble. David Wells pitches the 13th modern perfect game in 1998 for the Yankees over the Twins. Funny Cide rallies to win the Preakness in 2003, two lengths ahead of the field.
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Royals owner vows changes after 6-20 start
Kansas City Royals owner David Glass said the team must figure out what to do to improve after an opening 6-20 skid. Bud Geracie noted his blunt line about the poor roster and cheap players in the San Jose Mercury News.
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Paterno Bowden tapped for shrine amid rule change
New inductees to the college football Hall of Fame include Joe Paterno and Bobby Bowden after the National Football Foundation loosened eligibility rules to allow active coaches over 75. Bowden and Paterno, aged 76 and 79, join 13 others including Rozier Ward Smith and Ellis. Induction will occur in New York in December with enshrinement in South Bend in 2007.
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ABC to televise Saturday Night College Football this fall
ABC will air a regular Saturday night college football slate this fall starting September 2 with Notre Dame at Georgia Tech. The lineup includes Ohio State at Texas the following week, Nebraska at USC on September 16, and the Big 12 championship game on December 2. Brent Musburger will call games with Bob Davie as color analyst. Florida and Georgia abandon label as World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party after years in Jacksonville rivalry.
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Huggins tabs Underwood as director of basketball operations
Manhattan Kansas State head coach Bob Huggins hires Brad Underwood as director of basketball operations to handle recruiting, camps, clinics, and travel while a third assistant coach position remains open. Underwood comes from Daytona Beach Community College after three seasons as head coach. Colon signs with Kansas State over Duquesne and UMass. joins Bennett and Young as new Wildcats. Chiefs promote Denny Thum to EVP and COO, expanding duties to sales and marketing. Seahawks release Wayne Hunter after assault charge.
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Seahawks and Holmgren sign two year extension
Seattle re signs coach Mike Holmgren to a two year contract extension, locking in the longtime coach beyond this season. Holmgren will lead the Seahawks in upcoming seasons under the new deal.
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Palmer withdraws from Senior PGA Championship
Arnold Palmer, 76, pulled out Tuesday from the Senior PGA Championship at Oak Tree due to concerns he would not be competitive. The move ends his planned return to competition next week on the Champions Tour.
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OSU Softball Coach Rebenar Steps Down After 27 Years
Margaret Rebenar resigned Tuesday as Oklahoma State softball coach, ending a 27 year tenure with the Cowgirls. She led OSU to two NCAA Tournament berths in five seasons and posted a 151-119 head coaching record.
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William and Mary Placed Under Mascot Restrictions
The NCAA added William and Mary to its restricted list for using Indian mascots and imagery in championship events. The college may keep the Tribe nickname but cannot use it in NGA A championship competitions.
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Barbaro to Arrive Friday for Preakness Prep
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro will reach Pimlico Friday, a day before the Preakness Stakes. Trainer Michael Matz plans to keep the colt at Fair Hill Training Center, just 60 miles from the track, ahead of the race.
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Rome Open: Venus Williams advances to third round
Venus Williams capitalized on a big serve to defeat Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic 6 1, 6 4 and reach the third round of the Italian Open in Rome on Tuesday.
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USC Coach Floyd Reflects on Death of Player Ryan Francis
Tim Floyd spoke from Baton Rouge about the shooting death of USC student athlete Ryan Francis, a 19 year old point guard from Glen Oaks High who helped USC post a 17-13 season. Francis was shot in the back while in a car at a stoplight. Paulette Francis, his mother, describes their close bond as she prepared to move to California to be near him.
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