Notable sports milestones this day span records and records
On this date in 1970 Jockey Willie Shoemaker surpassed Johnny Longden with his 6033rd career win at Del Mar. In 1993 Mark Whiten hit four homers and drove in 12 in a 15-2 win over Cincinnati, the only game to feature both feats by a single player. 1996 Mike Tyson stopped Bruce Seldon in 109 seconds for the WBA title. 2001 Venus and Serena Williams reached the US Open final, the first sisters to contest a Grand Slam final in over a century.
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Chad Ocho Cinco to wear new name with Bengals this season
Greg Cote of the Miami Herald quotes Chad Johnson, who will don the name Chad Ocho Cinco on his Bengals uniform this season. A lighter jab suggests Chad Imanidiot as a descriptive alternative.
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Whom to Call JW Sports for Field Conditions
A fragmented notice lists numbers for field condition inquiries at City Parks and Recreation and local sports organizations. It references adult and youth field condition lines, facility rescheduling, and Kansas Speedway contact options. The legible entries include 832-7999 for general inquiries, 920-3300 for Taig, 1-913 328-7223 for Kansas Speedway, and 1-913 328-2255 for KC Tones.
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Federer Reaches U S Open Final in Rematch With Djokovic
Roger Federer defeated Novak Djokovic 6-3 5-7 7-5 6-2 in a semifinal at Flushing Meadows to move within one win of a fifth straight U S Open title and 43rd Grand Slam. Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Hanna suspended Nadal-Murray and postponed the final to Monday.
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Cavaliers sign Kansas forward Darnell Jackson to three-year deal
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced the three-year contract for former Kansas University power forward Darnell Jackson, with terms undisclosed. Jackson was acquired from the Miami Heat in a 2009 draft pick swap and played for KU, then for the Cavaliers in the Summer League in Las Vegas.
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Royals eye Gordon Maier return after injury
Kansas City players Alex Gordon and Mitch Maier practiced indoors and could return from the disabled list as soon as the Royals travel to Cleveland next weekend. Gordon has a right hip flexor tear, Maier suffered three facial fractures from a pitch on August 20 in Cleveland.
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Kansas City Royals
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Rutgers suspends Griffin and Inman for breaking team rules
Rutgers University announces indefinite suspension of senior guard Jaron Griffin and senior forward JR Inman on Friday for violating team rules. Coach Fred Hill said both players will still take part in team activities and practices as the situation is resolved.
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Commentary on official scoring and its unglamorous burden
In a reflective piece Mark Whicker profiles baseball scorer Bob Webb and official scorer Ed Munson, detailing a controversial call in a CC Sabathia one hitter that sparked Brewers backlash. The column explores the pressures, careers, and historical precedents of scorers who shape games without public spotlight.
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Brewers
Ned Yost
Munson
Tim Driscoll
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
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