Two-Day 1970 Wichita State Plane Crash Remembrance
Highlights from sports history recount the 1970 Wichita State football team plane crash in the Rocky Mountains killing fourteen players. Also noted are 1993 California’s rally from 30-0 to beat Oregon 42-41 with Dave Barr throwing three second half TDs, a 26 yarder to Jheanyl Awaezuoke late.
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Plaxico Burress Suspension Comment Sparks Debate
In the Beaver County Times John Melino argues that failure to show up or call signals indifference, a point he ties to Plaxico Burress' suspension for missing practice. The remark stresses accountability across teams and leagues, from NFL players to everyday workers.
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Email Notice for Sports Editor Andrew Hartsock
An email address appears for Andrew Hartsock Associate Sports Editor at ahartsock iworld com. The item records contact details for newsroom use and indicates the role within sports coverage. It notes the publisher guidelines for correspondence and submission of sports content.
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Ahartsock
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Field Conditions Call Line For City Parks And Recreation
City Parks and Recreation directs callers to 832 7999 and prompts enter 1123 for adult field conditions 1124 for adult rescheduling 125 for youth field conditions.
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Boise State Rolls Past Louisiana Tech in 38-3 Win
No. 17 Boise State improved to 4-0 1-0 Western Athletic Conference routing Louisiana Tech 38-3. Kellen Moore threw two TDs completing 20 of 28 for 325 yards before leaving late. Harper added two rushing scores as Boise State tallied 464 yards and held the Bulldogs to limited offense.
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Rivera Draddy semifinalist from Kansas football
Kansas University senior linebacker Mike Rivera was named one of 57 Football Bowl Subdivision semifinalists for the 2008 Draddy Trophy by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. The award honors academics football performance and community leadership. Finalists will be announced Oct. 29.
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Williams collapses as Li Na eliminates her in Stuttgart final
Serena Williams drops to 6-6 6-1 6-4 to Li Na in Stuttgart at the Porsche Grand Prix, costing her the No 1 ranking as Jelena Jankovic nears the top spot next week. In a separate note, Lance Armstrong rejects French anti-doping requests to retest 1999 samples amid reports of a banned substance.
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Gordon accepts Bulls tender in one year deal
Chicago guard Ben Gordon agreed to a one year six point four million tender. The restricted free agent sought a longer contract while awaiting a new deal before the deadline.
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Olympic gymnasts cleared age rules in Beijing probe
The sport's governing body said China's gold medal gymnasts were old enough to compete in Beijing though it questions the 2000 team. Dong Fangxiao and Yang Yun remain under scrutiny as investigations proceed. Separately, ex Texans fullback Jameel Cook saw a marijuana possession charge dropped due to insufficient evidence.
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Santana Undergoes Knee Arthroscopic Surgery
New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana underwent arthroscopic surgery on torn cartilage in his left knee after tearing his meniscus before his final start, yet he still pitched a shutout Saturday in his last outing.
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Johan Santana
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Astros decline Brocail option as GM eyes re signing
Houston-Houston Astros pass on the contract option for Doug Brocail as general manager Ed Wade states the club will seek to re sign the 41 year old reliever for next season.
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Houston Astros
Doug Brocail
Ed Wade
Baseball Playoff Buzz Across Leagues and Teams
A fragmented 2008 Tribune feed mixes Division Series notes for Phillies Cubs Dodgers and American League teams with scattered odds and team mentions including White Sox Lions Calgary Montreal Hamilton Edmonton Winnipeg and Tampa Bay with home team emphasis and partial scores.
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Meier Eyes NFL Future As KU Receivers Shine
Kansas quarterback turned receiver Kerry Meier hints at NFL interest while Kansas State notes his reliability as top offense. Coach Mangino discusses early kickoff struggles in Ames as KU adapts to a day game with limited returns from Marcus Herford and a reshaped return game.
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