2day in Sports History highlights early World Series wins
The 1903 World Series saw the Boston Pigrims defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 games to 3 with a 3-0 win. In 1960 Bill Mazeroski opened the bottom of the ninth with a homer off Ralph Terry to give Pittsburgh a dramatic 10-9 title victory. The 1961 Oilers game featured Jacky Lee’s 457 passing yards and Charley Hennigan’s 272 receiving yards in a 31-31 tie with the Patriots. In 1963 Mickey Wright clinched her fourth LPGA title in six years by beating Faulk, Mills and Suggs by two strokes. The 1985 NFL record book noted Phil Simms throwing 513 yards and 62 attempts in a 35-30 loss to Cincinnati.
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Yankees Mets World Series Rivalry Quip
Ron Rapoport quips in the Chicago Sun Times about a Yankees versus Mets World Series, predicting a victory by one side but noting that either team would face a loss in the finale. The comment captures a playful, fan rivalry tone from the era.
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KU Sports Wire Contacts and Contributors
Email contacts list for KU sports coverage includes Chuck Woodling editor Andrew Hartsack Gary Bedtre Steve Rottinghaus and Robert Sinclair with their respective email handles for the Lawrence Journal-World newsroom, high school briefs, and associated staff.
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Iverson and Stern clash over rap lyrics fallout
NBA commissioner David Stern reprimands Allen Iverson after a meeting at league headquarters. Stern declines fines but criticizes the rapper for offensive lyrics while Iverson vows to seek changes. The stance sparks debate on artistic freedom versus conduct in professional sports.
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Hingis cruises. Capriati and Tauziat reach quarters
World No 1 Martina Hingis routed Anastasia Myskina in 47 minutes at the Swisscom Challenge. Jennifer Capriati defeated Anne-Gaelle Sidot in 58 minutes, while Nathalie Tauziat reached the quarterfinals with a straight-sets win over Magdalena Maleeva. In Vienna, Tim Henman and Cedric Pioline advanced to the CA Trophy quarters. Nevada gambling regulators proposed a $550 college game betting limit to curb federal action.
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Four tied for LPGA lead at Samsung World Championship
Annika Sorenstam holed a 35 foot birdie chip on the 15th hole as she shot a 3 under 69 to share the first round lead in the Samsung World Championship. Pat Hurst Juli Inkster and Meg Mallon also opened with 69s in the 20 player invitation event.
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Reffner Takes Truck Pole At Texas Speedway
Bryan Reffner set a Texas Motors Speedway qualifying record with a 180.373 mph lap to grab the pole for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series O'Reilly 400. Bob Knight, fired earlier by Indiana, signed an exclusive management deal with IMG for representation across broadcasting publishing speaking and endorsements.
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Sixers coach Brown burned out on road grind
Philadelphia Daily News reports Sixers coach Larry Brown faced extreme fatigue from the Olympic program tour and NBA preseason. GM Billy King suggested a partial break. Brown weighed skipping Mexico City and Chapel Hill to rest. He plans to coach today but may depart briefly for family time, then return to lead practice.
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