2day in Sports History Highlights Major 1970s Moments
Recaps key moments: 1971 Eric Allen rushes for 350 yards as Michigan State shellacs Purdue 43-10. 1974 Muhammad Ali knocks out George Foreman in Zaire to regain the world heavyweight title. 1997 Violet Palmer becomes the NBA first woman referee amid Mavericks Grizzlies game. 1999 Marques Tlasosopo passes for 302 yards and rushes for 207, guiding Washington past Stanford 35-30.
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Call 832-7999 for city field conditions update
City Parks and Recreation provides a single contact line 832-7999 to check current field statuses. Dial and enter 1123 for adult field conditions 1124 for adult rescheduling or 1125 for youth field conditions.
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Letterman quips on World Series bet between cities
Comedian David Letterman jokes two day wager on the World Series, promising a Philly cheesesteak if the Yankees win and a dead mob snitch if the Phillies prevail. The remarks frame a playful but sharp city rivalry around the potential championship.
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Knight to skip IU induction in hall of fame
Former Indiana coach Bob Knight will not attend next week's induction into the Indiana University athletic department's hall of fame. Athletic director Fred Glass said Knight declined the invitation to avoid distracting from the other six inductees. Knight won 662 Indiana wins and three national titles before 2000. he retired in 2008 with 902 career victories.
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Allmendinger Arrested On Drunken Driving Charge
NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger was arrested early Thursday in Mooresville North Carolina after a failed field sobriety test. He drives the No 44 for Richard Petty Motorsports and said he had drinks with dinner and regrets the decision to drive.
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NCAA approves changes to basketball recruiting rules
In Indianapolis the NCAA approved new rules aimed at tightening limits on money funneled to third parties. The changes seek to curb access by non NCAA coaches who run camps and recruit players from outside the association.
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Rain postpones Viking Classic with Monday finish
Rain and wet conditions at Annandale Golf Club forced the Viking Classic to a Monday finish. Abby Wambach scored for the United States in a 1-0 victory over world champions Germany in Thursday's match in Augsburg, Germany.
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Agassi Open e-book shelved by Knopf
New York readers will not get an Agassi memoir Open as a digital edition when the hardcover debuts on November 9. Alfred A. Knopf has not set a date for a digital release and may consider one in the future.
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McGwire returns as Cardinals hitting coach amid credibility questions
Commentary argues McGwire must address past steroid use and public image as he rejoins baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals. It notes his career achievements and the mixed fan response to a contrite public stance, urging a clear, contextual discussion of his return.
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