Two Day Sports History Highlights from 1964 1965 1966 1970 1998
The entries recall Gus Johnson and Wait Bellamy sharing 40 points for the Baltimore Bullets against the Lakers in 1964, Gary Cuozzo stepping in for Johnny Unitas to lead a 41-21 Colts win in 1965, Muhammad Ali stopping Cleveland Williams in 1966, Marshall University football’s fatal 1970 plane crash, and Ricky Williams surpassing 6000 rushing yards in a 1998 Red Raiders win over Texas.
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Gus Johnson
Wait Bellamy
NBA
Baltimore Bullets
Los Angeles Lakers
Johnson
Bellamy
Gary Cuozzo
Johnny Unitas
Baltimore Colts
Minnesota Vikings
Muhammad Ali
Cleveland Williams
Houston
Marshall
Kenova
W.va
Texas Tech
Ricky Willams
Texas
Ricky Williams
Red Raiders
Longhorns
Williams
Field Conditions and Contact Info at Kansas Venues
Field condition line for JW Sports oo and city parks office lists numbers for ticketing and field status at KC Chiefs and Kansas Speedway. Contact KU ticket office at 864-314 and 37-7999 for updates plus youth and adult field condition lines at 913 328-7223 and 328-2255 respectively. Visit www.lvarid.com for more information.
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JW Sports Oo
Ak Wen
Fuatege'et
City Parks and Recreation
KC Chiefs
Ntssees Ag Kansas Speedway
ESPN fills schedule with repeats of Dream Job
Tim Kawakami notes that 66 days into the two day period ESPN uses Dream Job reruns to fill programming gaps, and he laments the absence of NHL coverage in the San Jose Mercury News.
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ESPN
Tim Kawakami
The
San Jose Mercury News
Truex wraps up Busch Series crown at Darlington
Truex Jr. clinched the 2004 Busch Series title with a fourth place at Darlington Raceway, aided by Kyle Busch's misfortune. Jamie McMurray won the Bi-Lo 200, giving Rusty Wallace Inc. its first series victory. Truex, a rookie, led in wins, poles, top fives and top tens this season. Dale Earnhardt Jr. praised his driver’s steady year and talent.
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Darlington
S.C
Martin Truex Jr
Darlington Raceway
Dale Earnhardt Jr
Kyle Busch
Truex
Chance 2 Motorsports
Earnhardt
Teresa
Jamie McMurray
Rusty Wallace Inc
Earnhardt Jr
Two Teams Tie Lead At Franklin Templeton Shootout
Hank Kuehne and Jeff Sluman shot 10 under to join Justin Leonard and Steve Flesch atop the Franklin Templeton Shootout after two rounds in Naples. Greg Norman and Scott McCarron were third at 15 under, with Mark Calcavecchia and Loran Roberts at 15 under and Jay and Bill Haas at 14 under. In New York, Evander Holyfield’s decline deepened as Larry Donald won by decision, while Chris Byrd edged Jameel McCline to retain the IBF heavyweight title in a Madison Square Garden bout.
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Naples
Fla
Hank Kuehne
Jeff Sluman
Justin Leonard
Steve Flesch
Greg Norman
Scott McCarron
Mark Calcavecchia
Loran Roberts
Jay
Bill Haas
New York
Evander Holyfield
Larry Donald
Holyfield
Chris Byrd
Jameel McCline
Madison Square Garden
Byrd
McCline
Ruiz Wins Narrow Decision Over Golota in NYC Showdown
John Ruiz defeats Andrew Golota by unanimous decision in New York, retaining the WBA heavyweight title. Ruiz was knocked down twice in the second round but rallied to edge Golota in a tight six or more round bout.
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New York
World Boxing Assn
John Ruiz
Andrew Golota
Kahne wins truck race in Darlington debut
Kasey Kahne claimed victory in the Dartington 200 at Darlington in his first NASCAR truck series start. The 147-lap event saw late incidents including Josh Richeson spinning Dennis Setzer and Carl Edwards forcing a green white checkered, culminating in Kahne winning under caution as Bobby Hamilton Jr. finished second followed by Ted Musgrave, Carl Edwards, and Steve Park.
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Darlington, S.C
Kasey Kahne
Kahne
Josh Richeson
Dennis Setzer
Bobby Hamilton Jr
Carl Edwards
Todd Bodine
Bobby Hamilton
David Reutimann
Hamilton
Ted Musgrave
Edwards
Steve Park
Panthers place Stephen Davis on injured reserve
The Carolina Panthers moved Stephen Davis to injured reserve, the third running back lost for the season. Davis played only two games after Sept. 17 knee surgery to clean torn cartilage, repeatedly swelling after practices.
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Charlotte
N.C
Carolina Panthers
Stephen Davis
Davis
Daly-Donofrio Leads by Three at LPGA Tournament of Champions
Heather Daly-Donofrio fired a career-best 64 to tie the course record after three rounds and hold a three-stroke lead. Sophie Gustafson shot 65 to sit alone in second at 202, missing 3-foot birdie chances late. Candie King matched her personal low with 64 to reach 203, with Karen Stupples also at that mark.
U S Women Win Over Sweden In Four Nations Cup
Krissy Wendell hat trick helped the United States beat Sweden 6-3 in Lake Placid to reach the Four Nations Cup gold medal game. Katie King broke a 3-3 tie with a breakaway goal at 8 30 as Canada advanced with a 4-1 win over Finland.
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Lake Placio
N.Y
Krissy Wendell
United States
Sweden
Canada
Finland
Katie King
Davenport tops Williams in WTA final momentum surge
Lindsay Davenport rallied for a 3-6 7-5 6-1 victory over Serena Williams in the WTA Championships, risking her No.1 ranking as Mauresmo could reclaim the top spot with a title. Mauresmo beat Maria Sharapova 7-5 6-4 as Davenport advanced to the final potential.
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Los Angeles
Lindsay Davenport
Serena Williams
Davenport
Amelie Mauresmo
Mauresmo
Maria Sharapova
Anastasia Myskina
Elena Dementieva
Bryan brothers win opening doubles at ATP Masters Cup
Second seeded Bob and Mike Bryan of the United States defeated Gaston Ellis and Martin Rodriguez 6 3 7 6 in an opening round doubles match at the ATP Masters Cup on Saturday.
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Houston
Bob and
Mike Bryan
United States
Gaston Ellis
Martin Rodriguez
Minnesota fans push to fire Mason but Maturi backs coach
Bob Sansevere notes a vocal segment urging University of Minnesota athletic director Joel Maturi to dismiss Glen Mason. Maturi declines, saying Mason remains coach with two years left on his contract, and stresses no panic over extensions or bowl plans. The piece calls the season disappointing and urges a mental shift toward improvement and confidence for next year.
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Joel Maturi
Maturi
University of Minnesota
Glen Mason
Donald Trump
Mason
Glen
Gophers
Kansas University
Minnesota
Michigan
Michigan State
Indiana
Mariucci Arena
Iowa
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Baylor
LSU
NFL
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Cleveland
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Niton
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Donald
Ruiz
Golota
Panthers
Shelve Davis
Hockey
U.S
Bryan Brothers
By Bob Sansevere
St. Paul Pioneer Press
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