Two-Day Sports History Highlights and Key Records
The 1970 Marshall football team tragedy in Kenova, W Va involved 43 deaths in a charter plane crash. 1992 San Diego State beats Hawaii 52-28 as Marshall Faulk racks 300 yards and four TDs. 1993 Don Shula ties Halas for coaching wins with 325. 1998 Ricky Williams of Texas Tech edges Ricky Williams of Texas 148-141 to reach 6,000 career rushing yards.
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Langston Walker Daily Gridiron Player Undergoes Emergency Surgery
Langston Walker of Oakland, 26, left guard, faced a life threatening abdominal hemorrhage requiring emergency surgery on Oct. 25. Doctors described the injury as potentially fatal and warned that even young players must consider serious risks beyond war contexts.
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Reporting Scores Prompts Coaches to Contact Sports Desk
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to call 832-6367 or fax 843-4512 or email sportsdesk jworld.com with game results.
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Kyle Busch Wins Defiant Suns at Phoenix Raceway
Rookie Kyle Busch outdrove top contenders to win the Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway, defending his brother Kurt Busch amid a Friday night suspension. Greg Biffle led early, while Busch used a strategic pit to seize the lead on lap 230. Kurt Busch was suspended for the final two races after a police stop. Kenny Wallace subbed and finished 16th.
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Howell edges Woods for HSBC Champions title in Shanghai
England's David Howell held off Tiger Woods to win the HSBC Champions in Shanghai, closing 4-under 68 to finish 20-under 268 and claim $833,300 first prize in the $5 million event. Woods shot 70 to finish three behind. Howell, 30, previously won the BMW International Open in Germany in August.
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Federer starts Masters Cup bid with three-set win
Roger Federer opened the Tennis Masters Cup with a 6-3 2-6 6-4 victory over eighth seed David Nalbandian in Shanghai. Recovering from a sprained ankle, he played his first match in seven weeks and moved well. In another match, Ivan Ljubicic defeated Guillermo Coria 6-2 6-3.
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Simien Emerges as Heat Rookie with Quiet Impact
Wayne Simien, Kansas standout turned Heat rookie, shows veteran poise guarding Jermaine O Neal and Yao Ming. He delivers nine points and six rebounds in 17 minutes against Indiana, then four points in 15 minutes with solid defense. Simien credits college experience and daily practice for readiness as injuries push him into meaningful early-season minutes.
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