Two Day Sports History Highlights From 1910 to 2007
Key milestones in this history include Cy Young earning his 500th win as Cleveland edged Washington 5 4 in 11 innings in 1910. Secretariat won the 1973 Preakness by two lengths over Sham, and Spectacular Bid captured the Preakness in 1979 by five lengths over Golden Act. Willy T. Ribbs broke color barriers in 1991 by qualifying for the Indy 500 lineup. Carlin edged Street Sense to win the 2007 Preakness by a final stride, time 1 53.46, tying the stakes record.
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Ben Turcotte
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Spectacular Bid
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Willy T. Ribbs
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Robby Alborado
Belmont Stakes rival Casino Drive challenges Big Brown
Quoted by trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. Casino Drive from Japan is described as the only horse capable of intriguing Big Brown's stride and potentially challenging for the Belmont Stakes and Triple Crown.
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Big Brown
Rick Dutrow Jr
Japan
Reporting Scores Call In Tips For Coaches
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to call 832 6367 or fax 843 4512 or email sportsdesk at ljworld com with details. The note urges submission by phone fax or email to ensure timely score updates.
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Sports editors and contributors list at KU coverage
A roster of staffers including Tom Keegan Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore Ryan Wood and Matt Talt covers Kansas University sports across basketball and football. The note lists emails and roles for editors and contributors serving KU athletics.
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Andrew Hartsock
Teegan
World.com
Ahartsock
World
Gary Bedore
Ryan Wood
Jworld.com
Call KC sports offices for field condition updates
Local contact list shows numbers for JW Sports KU ticket office KC Chiefs KC Wizards Royals Kansas Speedway and Kansas City parks recreation. Call 832-7147 or 832-7999 for field conditions and ticket rescheduling.
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City Parks and Recreation
KC Chiefs
Aduit
KC Wizards
Royals
Kansas Speedway
Imada wins AT&T Classic in playoff drama
Ryuji Imada captured his first PGA Tour victory at the AT&T Classic in a playoff with Kenny Perry after both finished 15 under. Perry hit a tree and ended in the water on the first playoff hole, allowing Imada to seal the win with a par after laying up.
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Dutut
Ryuji Imada
Tpc Sugarloaf
Imada
Kenny Perry
Perry
Adare
Ireland
Richard Finch
Hoover
Ala
Andy Bean
Bean
Hase
Loren Roberts
Predators rally past Brigade on last-second TD
Shane Stafford connected with Ron Johnson on a six-yard pass with four seconds left to lift the Orlando Predators to a 58-51 win over the Kansas City Brigade in Arena Football. D Bryant went 17 of 28 for 188 yards and a TD and added 9 rushing yards.
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Kansas City
Shane Stafford
Ron Johnson
Orlando Predators
Kansas City Brigade
D. Bryant
Brigade
Phelps tops Peirsol in Santa Clara backstroke race
Michael Phelps defeated Aaron Peirsol in the 100-meter backstroke at the Santa Clara Grand Prix marking the first time Phelps has beaten Peirsol in a backstroke. He also won the 100 free and 200 IM on the same day.
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Santa Clara
Calif
Michael Phelps
Aaron Peirsol
Peirsol
Phelps
Randolph on hot seat not Girardi, says Wallace Matthews
In New York, Willie Randolph faces pressure as Mets manager while Joe Girardi enjoys a honeymoon with the Yankees. Randolph acknowledges impatience in a market that tolerates little underachievement as Mets stumble and Yankees sit bottom of the standings after Torre leaves.
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Bronx
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Yankees
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Little
Flushing
George M. Steinbrenner
Tric
Joe Girardi
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