Two Decades of Historic Boxing and Football Feats
In 1906 Tommy Burns and Jack O'Brien fought a 20 round draw in a World heavyweight title bout in Los Angeles. 1929 Ernie Navers rushed for six touchdowns and kicked four PATs as the Cardinals routed the Bears 40-6. 1946 Dippy Evans of the Bears scored two touchdowns on recovered fumbles in a 48-13 win over the Redskins. 1982 United States led by John McEnroe defeated France 4-1 to win the Davis Cup. 1982 Edmonton Eskimos beat Toronto Argonauts 32-16 for fifth straight Grey Cup. 1992 Bobby Bowden became first major college coach to win 10 games in six straight seasons as Florida State beat Florida 45-24 to finish 10-1.
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Elliott Sadler Reveals Deer Hunting Hobby
Winston Cup driver Elliott Sadler says his favorite pastime when not racing is deer hunting. He plans to hunt nearly every day from November through January and will skip Thanksgiving to stay in the woods.
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Woods wins Grand Slam again with 61 at Poipu Bay
Tiger Woods reclaimed the Grand Slam of Golf title at Poipu Bay Hawaii with a tourney record 11-under 61 finishing 17-under total. He won by 14 strokes over Justin Leonard and Davis Love Ill as Rich Beem, A.J. Feeley and others posted varied results in the 36-hole event. Wood's earnings reached 7.74 million for 2002.
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Olympics Ticket Program Unveiled in Athens
Athens Greece Olympic organizers announce ticket pricing for the 2004 Games aiming to attract local fans. Most seats set at $30 or less with finals in men weightlifting priced up to $90, higher than Sydney 2000 top.
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Bygone Wichita State tragedy shapes Delaware coach
Dan Pidcock, once a Wichita State football player, narrowly avoided the 1970 charter plane crash that killed 31 aboard. Now Clearview High head coach in Mullica Hill, he honors memory of teammates and booster families while guiding the Pioneers with quiet resolve and enduring faith in football.
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