2day in Sports History highlights early racing milestones
The 1922 Supreme Court ruling declared organized baseball a sport not a business, exempt from antitrust laws. In 1977 A J Foyt won a fourth Indy 500 and Janet Guthrie became the first woman in the race before exiting after 27 laps. The 1983 Indy 500 saw Tom Sneva triumph by 11 seconds over Al Unser. In 1990 Paris saw Edberg and Becker upset in the French Open first round, with Bruguera and Vukic advancing.
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San Antonio Leads Series 3-2 In Western Finals
In a tight NBA playoff clash, the San Antonio Spurs hold a 3-2 lead over their opponent in the Western Conference finals. The favored Dallas team featured prominent stars while the underdog storyline shaped the tension on the court and headlines.
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KU Football Schedule Highlights 1980s Era Details
KU announces a slate of football games with dates, opponents and kickoff times including Northwestern UNLV Wyoming Missouri Colorado Baylor Kansas State Texas A&M Nebraska Oklahoma State Iowa State and Kansas homecoming events. The list notes several starts at 6 p.m. and others TBA with Parents Day and Homecoming highlighted.
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Whom to Call Sports Numbers and Office Contacts
A list of contact numbers is provided for sports entities including J W Sports, KU ticket office, KC Chiefs, KC Wizards, Royals tickets, and Kansas Speedway. Also includes City Parks and Recreation field condition lines with numbers for adult field conditions and rescheduling.
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Diaz lauds Sorenstam fans after return to LPGA Tour
Golfer Laura Diaz hails Annika Sorenstam for drawing new, lifelong supporters as she returns to the LPGA Tour this week following participation in a PGA Tour event last week. Diaz notes the fans extended beyond a single week and will stay loyal.
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Fresno State adviser tied to athletics fraud probe
The Fresno Bee reports Fresno State academic adviser Katie Felten is suspected by the NCAA and the university to have aided a cheating scheme connected to basketball players in 2000. Former adviser Stephen Mintz claimed he wrote 17 pieces of coursework for three players and was paid over $1,000. Felten denies involvement. Fresno State faces potential penalties as the NCAA review proceeds, with a June 14 hearing in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Funny Cide Shines in Belmont Prep Workout
Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Funny Cide, deemed sound by trainer Barclay Tagg, drilled five eighths of a mile in 59.7 seconds at muddy Belmont Park with Robin Smullen aboard in his first workout since the Preakness. Meantime Als, a Derby fourth and Belmont foe, posted a slow mile at Churchill Downs amid a right front hoof abscess healing, with Belmont status decision expected today.
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Agassi Stages Five Set Comeback At French Open
In Paris Agassi, 33, rallied from two-set deficit to beat teenager Mario Ancic in five sets 5-7 1-6 6-4 6-2 7-5 for his 763rd career win. Teen Ashley Harkleroad upset Daniela Hantuchova 7-6 4-6 9-7 in a three hour match. Serena Williams extended her Grand Slam run with a 6-3 6-2 win over Marie-Gaiane Mikaelian as second round action continued.
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