Two Decades of Big Sports Highlights on This Day
In 1970 Joe Frazier retained the world heavyweight title by knocking out Bob Foster in the second round in Detroit. In 1978 Vanderbilt’s Frank Mordica rushed for 321 yards and five TDs in a 41 27 win over Air Force. In 1990 Monica Seles won a five set women’s final over Gabriela Sabatini at the Virginia Slims. In 1995 Alex Van Dyke set an NCAA single season receiving yards record with 314 yards as Nevada beat San Jose State 45 28. Van Dyke raised total to 1 874 yards, breaking Howard Twilley’s 1 779 mark. In 2003 Freddy Adu, age 14, signed a six year MLS deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Frazier
Bob Foster
Detroit
Vanderbilt
Frank Mordica
Air Force
Monica Seles
Gabriela Sabatini
Alex van Dyke
Nevada
San Jose State
van Dyke
Howard Twilley
Tulsa
Freddy Adu
MLS
Courtney Bryan Finds New Path With Dolphins
Courtney Bryan signs with the Miami Dolphins special teams unit and ends his nightly Arby’s job after working the late shift. The move marks a shift from fast food work to professional football responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney Bryan
Miami Dolphins
Arby
Online sports blogs and coverage from Journal-World staff
A listing of online only blogs and content from Journal-World staff including Conference Chatter, Eric Sorrentino on the Big 12, Dugan Arnett on KU football, Keegan Ratings for KU football and basketball, Rolling Along on biking, and The Sideline Report with one-on-one athlete interviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jworld.com
Eusports.com
Journal-World
Iworld.com
Eric Sorrentino
Lworld.com
Jesse Newell
KU basketball staff e mail list and editors
Email contacts for sports staff at the Kansas basketball coverage team include Tom Keegan and Andrew Hartsock as editors, Gary Bedore for KU men’s basketball, Dungan Arnett for KU football, and Matt Talt covering high schools, with domain notes indicating ioworld.com and ljworld.com affiliations. The listing maps editors to beats and regional outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Bedore
Ljworld.com
Whom to call sports and park numbers listed for events
A fragmented phone list provides contact numbers for sports, parks, and recreation offices plus KC Chiefs and Kansas Speedway inquiries. Included are 578-8748 for Parks and Recreation, 864-3141, 832-7999, 913-328-7223, and 913-328-2255 for youth, adult fields, and KC tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JW Sports
Parks and Recreation
KC Chiefs
Kansas Speedway
Ponytons Kc Tones
Reporting Scores Encouraged by Coaches and Staff
Coaches are urged to call 832-6367 or email sportsdesk j de CaNee aa3-AE12 or ljworld com to report game scores. The notice requests prompt submissions to ensure accurate, timely standings and coverage across platforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ljworld.com
Pujols Wins NL MVP Defies Cardinals Fourth Place Finish
Albert Pujols edged Ryan Howard for the NL MVP amid the Cardinals finishing fourth, with Pujols posting a .357 average, 37 homers and 116 RBIs despite a sore elbow. Howard led majors with homers and RBIs for the World Series champions, while others moved on with trades and signings across MLB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert Pujols
St. Louis Star
Philadelphia
Ryan Howard
Pujols
Cardinals
Andre Dawson
Chicago Cubs
Howard
Phillies
Browns Rally Behind Dawson To Spoil Bills On Monday Night
Cleveland defeats Buffalo 29-27 as Phil Dawson nails a career-long 56-yard winner with 1:39 left. Browns snap a two-game skid, Bills drop fourth in a row amid Trent Edwards turnover to cap a chaotic, back-and-forth game at Orchard Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rian Lindell
Browns
Jamal Lewis
Denver
Braylon Edwards
Buffalo
Trent Edwards
Edwards
Bills
Cleveland
Brady Quinn
Romeo Crennel
Dawson
Romeo
Quinn
Jerome Harrison
Brandon McDonald
Eddie Royal
Broncos
McDonald
Lee Dawson
Cribbs
Buf
Lynch
Lin
Lindell
Cle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kansas
Lowa Nam
Haskell
McPherson
Kansas Wesleyan
Free State
Lawrence
Seabury
Veritas
Sports
Today
Penn
Drexel
ESPN
Liberty
UNC
Asheville
Centenary
Baylor
Richmond
Syracuse
ESPNU
St. John's
Iowa
Minnesota
Pittsburgh
Niagara
Villanova
UMKC
Wichita
Metro Nebraska
TCU
CBSC
FSKC
Emporia St
Dallas
Houston
Chicago
Portland
Iiworld. Com
al Viding
Matt Talt
An’ A
Man
Dugan
Dugan Arnett
Kansas University
the Keegan
Kusports, .Com
Keegan
Tom Keegan
Andrew Hartsock
Tkeegan
I Jworld
Ahartsock
Ijworld.com
KU Fat Batt Harnett
I Jworld.com
Philly
Affeldt
Giants
San Francisco
Jeremy Affeldt
San Francisco Giants
St. Petersburg
Fla
Tampa Bay Rays
Rays
Tropicana Field
Padres
SAN Disco — Padres
Kevin Kouzmanoff
Cubs
Yankee Stadium
Yankees
Tokyo
Japan
Eri Yoshida
Kabe 9 Cruise
Hasselbeck
Renton
Wash
Seahawks
Matt Hasselbeck
Arizona Cardinals
Arizona
Adrian Wilson
Seattle
Safety Lynch
Tampa
John Lynch
Tampa Bay
Williamses
Minnesota Vikings
Kevin
Pat Williams
NFL
Jayhawks
Hinrich
Kirk Hinrich
Allen Fieldhouse
Ku-Missouri
Sioux City
Associated Press
Berkeley
Calif
Pete Newell
NBA
SEC
Washington
Dallas Mavericks
Mark Cuban
Cuban
Securities and Exchange Commission
Mamma.com Inc
Ssenseerns
Cincinnati
Sereeos Houston
Kansas City
NY Jets
Tennessee
MIAMI
New England Dalla
An Francisco
Tampa Bi
Baltimore
Indelphia
ST. Louis
Jacksonville
Atlanta
Carolina
Oakland Washingto
NY Giants
Rizona
SAN Diego
Indianapolis
New Orleans
Sun
Green Bay Couge
Northern
Ilinois
Kent State
Ball State
Michigan
Georgia Tech
Tesssereress
Miami-Florida
Toledo
Miami-Ohio
Fresno State
Sanose State
Temple
Eastern Michigan
Rutgers
Issane Alrmy
Mlinois
Northwestern
Towa
Wake Forest
Indiana
Purdue Ohio
Tulane
Oklahoma
Texas Tech
Penn State
Michigan State
Virginia
Clemson
Charlotte Indian
Dlanta Orland
Oronto Washingta
Wis
Ersey Boston
New York Memphi
Acramento
Milwaukee
LA Lakers
Chicago Golden State
Florida State
SALLE
Gonzaga
Idaho
TEXAS
Maryland
Youngstown State
Mississippi
South Alabama
Kentucky
Southern Cal
Ico State
Stanford
Northridge
California
Cleveland State
Arizona State
SAN Diego State
Asrene
Tennessee Martin
Colorado
Montana State
Tribune Media Services, Inc
Harrison
Lewis
Stallworth
St Johnson
Royal
Parrish
Fine
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!