On This Day In Sports History 1980 1986 1992 1993 1995
Highlights from past sports milestones across years. Chris Evert Lloyd wins her fifth U S Open crown in 1980 defeating Hana Mandlikova. Martina Navratilova takes 1986 U S Open title, Noureddine Morcell breaks 1 500m world record in 1992, Helena Sukova defeats Navratilova in 1993 U S Open quarterfinals, and Cal Ripken exceeds Lou Gehrig with his 2131st consecutive game in 1995.
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Dallas Cowboys struggle as seats sit empty among fans
Tim Cowlishaw of the Dallas Morning News notes a crossroads moment as the Cowboys fill 45,000 seats sparsely while the city’s hockey team has a season ticket waiting list, highlighting waning football popularity.
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Whom To Call Visit Us On The Web
A brief notice directs readers to the Lawrence Journal-World website for contact and information details. It mentions the web address www.ljworld.com as the primary portal for further guidance and updates.
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Dragila Golds In Goodwill pole vault at Brisbane meet
The Goodwill Games saw Stacy Dragila win the women's pole vault clearing 14-11 remaining the world record holder at 15-9 as Kenyon Martin led the US to a 111-70 win over Cuba in a dunking showcase.
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Rockets forward Maurice Taylor out for season with Achilles tear
Rockets forward Maurice Taylor, who signed a six year 48 million contract, underwent right Achilles tendon surgery Wednesday after injuring it in a Detroit pickup game. The procedure by Dr. Walter Lowe ends his 2002 03 season before it starts. Sparks celebrate city title after beating Charlotte Sting 82 54 to sweep the WNBA finals. Lisa Leslie tallied 24 points 13 rebounds six assists and seven blocks in the clincher as Los Angeles toured City Hall with an estimated 700 fans. Kathy Jager has two year reinstatement after methyl testosterone positive test at 1999 World Veterans Championships.
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Illinois State adds Illinois transfer Jim Ferguson at guard
Redbirds coach Denver Johnson announced that Illinois lineman Jim Ferguson has transferred to Illinois State and will play offensive guard for the team. Ferguson previously spent time with Illinois and joins a roster aiming to bolster its line depth this season.
Tiger Woods with Chretien at Bell Canadian Open Pro Am
In Quebec Tiger Woods walks off the 18th with Prime Minister Jean Chretien after a Pro Am round. In Istanbul, Hidayet Turkoglu lifts Turkey past Croatia 87 85 in OT and Dirk Nowitzki fuels Germany to an 81 77 comeback win over France.
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Dallas Mavericks
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Colorado official disciplines sports information director
The Colorado athletics department disciplined its sports information director Dave Plati over remarks about running back Marcus Houston who is recovering from a partial thigh tear. Athletic director Dick Tharpe declined to discuss actions taken. Plati apologized and said the comment was not meant to impugn Houston. Tharp met with Houston's parents last week.
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Why Snyder paused nonconference plans for USC game
Kansas State coach Bill Snyder calls scheduling USC a moment of weakness amid a history of easy nonconference foes like Northern Illinois Indiana State Akron and Northeast Louisiana He defends the approach arguing it builds depth for conference play while acknowledging money and exposure influence decisions The USC game is an exception to the rule and outcomes could spark debate about the strategy if they win or lose through the season finale at midnight Saturday
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