Landmark Football Milestones From 1920 to 2000
A retrospective notes key sports moments including Landis becoming first MLB commissioner in 1920, Giants back Gene Roberts’ 218 rushing yards in 1950, Packers’ 55-7 win with 45 points in 1967, Shula’s 100th regular season win in 1972, Prairie View’s 1994 NCAA II I-AA record loss, and McCardell Smith 100-yard games in 2000 as Keenan McCardell and Jimmy Smith set NFL marks in Jacksonville at Seattle.
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Yankees Early Signing Period Highlighted in 2day 66
Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel frames this weekend as the start of the Hot Stove League and the Yankees early signing period. He calls it the first weekend of winter baseball activity with club movements and signings anticipated.
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Puzzling Watercourse Riddle Echoes by Teardrop and Jayhawk
A riddle asks who am I a water feature bounded by Teardrop Pond Jayhawk Pond and Pat's Little Pond in the northeast area of the course. The clue directs readers to page 1iC for the answer.
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Klitschko Stops Brock With Left-Right KO at MSG
Wladimir Klitschko retained the IBF heavyweight title by stopping Calvin Brock in the seventh round at Madison Square Garden. Klitschko, trailing on a card until the finish, connected with a sharp left and a decisive right, sending Brock to the canvas for a knockout at 2:10. The Ukrainian improved to 47-3 with 42 knockouts, while Brock, a 2000 Olympic silver medalist, fell to 29-1.
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Der Holyfield Wins Slim Decision Over Oquendo in 12
Evan der Holyfield endured a tough 12 round bout to defeat Fres Oquendo by unanimous decision 116-111 114-113 114-113. The crowd of 10 000 booed after no knockout as he kept heart and soul in the fight.
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Henin-Hardenne Tops Sharapova in WTA Semifinal Showdown
Justine Henin-Hardenne secured the year end No 1 ranking by defeating Maria Sharapova 6 2 7 5 in the WTA Championships semifinal. She will meet defending champion Amelie Mauresmo in the final where the winner earns 1 million dollars. Mauresmo reached the final with a 6 2 3 6 6 3 win over Kim Clijsters.
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Cowboys cut safety Marcus Coleman in DWI arrest
Irving Texas Marcus Coleman 32 year old safety with 11 year NFL tenure was cut by the Dallas Cowboys after a Saturday DWI arrest following a traffic stop at about 2 40 am He was jailed then released on bond according to Irving police indications of drinking were reported by officers
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Daly Holmes lead Merrill Lynch Shootout with 62
John Daly and J B Holmes shot a 10 under par 62 to grab a one-stroke lead at Tiburon Golf Club in the Merrill Lynch Shootout. They posted 19 under 125 after an opening 63 in the modified alternate-shot round. Jerry Kelly and Red Pampling shot 62 to reach 18 under alongside Justin Leonard and Scott Verplank after 63.
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Kenseth Surges To Win At Phoenix In Busch Race
Matt Kenseth grabbed a thrilling final restart to hold off Kevin Harvick at Phoenix International Raceway. Harvick, aiming to break Sam Ard's 1983 season record of 10 Busch Series wins, finishes second and can only tie the mark by winning the finale. Harvick criticized Kenseth's restart as a possible jump and warned of penalties if it had been his car.
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White Sox surge tops Chicago sports scene in poll
A Scarborough Research poll shows the White Sox tying with the Bears and Cubs for top Chicago sports popularity from September 2005 to August 2006. The shift follows the 2005 World Series title and a wave of success at the park, with Williams’ plan and strong pitching core cited as keys to ongoing appeal.
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