Notable Sports Moments From 2 Days In History
Summary of 1977 Arkansas kicker Steve Little tying a NCAA record with a 67 yard field goal in a 13-9 loss to Texas. 1983 Columbia defeats Yale 21-18 marking Yale's NCAA record 44th straight loss. 1983 Blackhawks and Maple Leafs combine for fastest five goals by two teams in 1 minute 24 seconds. 1987 NFLPA orders players to return to work ending a 24 day strike but players later sit out Sunday. 1988 Oklahoma rushes for 768 yards in a 70-24 win over Kansas State with Charles Thompson scoring thrice.
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Pennsylvania stores rename to O Elevens in tribute
In a playful nod to Penn State coach Joe Paterno, Pennsylvania convenience stores announce a temporary name change to O Elevens. The joke extends to Houston with the Take the Gas stros branding as a pun on Astros.
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KU Football Editors and Contacts Named
Sports staff at the University of Kansas lists Chuck Woodling and Andrew Hartsock as editors with email handles ewoodling and ahartsock. Robert Sinclair is noted as KU football contact with sinclair at ijworld.com.
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Whom to Call Visit Us on the Web
A brief line directs readers to visit the website www.ljworld.com for further information. The note emphasizes online access for details and services. The exact content focuses on guiding readers to the digital resource for communications and inquiries.
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Woosnam wins world title in 2 and 1 comeback victory
World Match Play final at Wentworth sees Ian Woosnam, 43, overcome Padraig Harrington 2 and 1 after a birdie run from holes 2 to 8. Woosnam, unseeded and invited after withdrawals post September 11, seals his third World Match Play title amid strong competition from Montgomerie Goosen and Westwood.
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Padraig Harrington
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Retief Goosen
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Eagle
Papis wins Honda Grand Prix at Laguna Seca from 25th start
Max Papis roars from 25th in the 26 car field to win the Honda Grand Prix at Laguna Seca. A fuel strategy and five pit stops let him leapfrog rivals as Adrian Fernandez, Memo Gidley, and Gil de Ferran chase the lead amid eight cautions and a two hour time limit.
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Papis
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Berendt wins Cannes Open by one stroke
Argentina's Jorge Berendt captured his first European tour title at Cannes Open, shooting 4-under 68 to finish 20-under 268. Jean Van de Velde finished one behind after a 65, with Thomas Levet, Santiago Luna, and Andrew Marshall tied for third at 272 on the Cannes Mougins course.
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Schumacher wins Suzuka to cap 2001 title run
Michael Schumacher claimed victory at the Japan Grand Prix in Suzuka to finish a record-tying ninth win of 2001. Starting from pole in his Ferrari he led the race from the first lap, extending to a three second cushion and crossing the line in 1 hour 27 minutes 33.298 seconds, sealing his fourth Formula One title.
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Sixers take grim detour as news shadows NBA action
Sixers visit a New York fire station before a preseason loss to the Knicks amid emotional tributes to the World Trade Center responders. The Garden crowd was sparse as New York beat Philadelphia 98 67 with many regulars sidelined. Chris Webber sprained his left ankle for Sacramento, likely sidelined 4 to 6 weeks.
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