Indiana Leads Eastern Conference Finals Series 1 0
Indiana holds a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals as playoff action opens with Portland and Philadelphia tied 1-1 and Dallas and Colorado listed in the mix. The report notes home teams and series standings with various inconsistencies in the text.
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Hogan Wins PGA Beat Turnesa 7 and 6 in 1948 final
Sports note recalls 1948 where Ben Hogan defeated Mike Turnesa 7 and 6 to win the PGA Championship. It also notes the 1965 rematch where Muhammad Ali stopped Sonny Liston in the first round in a highly publicized heavyweight title bout, listed as a rapid knockout.
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Six inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame class of 1996
Isiah Thomas and Pat Summitt headline a six member 1996 Basketball Hall of Fame class. Also honored are Bob McAdoo Morgan Wootten C M Newton and Danny Biasone. The group reflects coaching broadcasting and executive contributions across men's and women's basketball.
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Clouser Named Twins Chief Executive Aims for Stadium and Brad Radke
Chris Clouser, a former Northwest Airlines executive, is hired as CEO of the Minnesota Twins. He outlines priorities including securing a new stadium, restoring competitiveness, and re-signing pitcher Brad Radke.
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Nebraska QB Eric Crouch Faces NCAA Scrutiny Over Campaign Trip
The Omaha World-Herald reports that Nebraska quarterback Eric Crouch joined Jay Matzke on May 6 for a campaign appearance, accepting a $13.41 plane ride across central Nebraska and a $4 ham sandwich. Crouch’s intended payment and potential violations are under NCAA review.
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Bradley lands Ontario star Faulkner in high school to college move
Jason Faulkner a 6 foot 6 forward from Ontario Canada who averaged 20 points a game as a high school senior signed a national letter of intent to attend Bradley a Missouri Valley Conference school said Wednesday
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Richmond to join Atlantic 10 conference in 2001
Richmond will leave the Colonial Athletic Association to join the Atlantic 10 Conference starting July 2001. The Spiders already compete in the Atlantic 10 in football at the Division I IAA level.
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Kruger to be loser in Atlanta Hawks coaching shift
A Chicago Tribune column derides Lon Kruger taking over the Atlanta Hawks. The piece notes Atlanta’s poor attendance, rough prior seasons, and a rebuild plan amid high expectations and low fan enthusiasm. It predicts multiple losses and laments the team’s recent moves and market challenges.
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Kansas City Sports Ticket Lines and Contacts
Kansas City area sports ticket offices listed for KU basketball Chiefs Blades Wizards Royals and Clinton State Park with contact numbers including 1 800 lines and local exchanges. Details include Degret Peeters and Gary Bedore as contacts and KC ticket office phone numbers.
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