2day in Sports History Highlights From 1926 to 1996
Key sports milestones span 1926 Louis Cochet ending Tilden’s lawn tennis reign in the U S championships quarterfinals to 1996 Paul Molitor first to hit 3 000 career hits with a triple. Also 1927 Lacoste defeats Tilden, 1951 Betsy Rawls edges Louise Suggs for U S Women’s Open, 1973 Simpson rushes for 250 yards in Bills win, 1993 Dave Winfield joins 3 000-hit club.
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Chiefs coach Gunther Cunningham in Titans loss remark
Former NFL coach Marv Levy now a Fox commentator notes Cunningham’s intensity and the Chiefs 17-14 overtime defeat to the Titans, saying the loss hurts but Gunther’s grim look rivals the Firestone CEO’s. Levy’s critique frames the game as a hard fought, morale-testing matchup.
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KU sports and high school notes from Woodling and Bedore
Sports editor contact lines for Chuck Woodling Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore and Steve Rottinghaus appear with email handles and school references. Field conditions tips direct readers to City Parks and Recreation call 832 7999 and enter N23 and 1124 for rescheduling with a Web link at www lworld com.
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Vedral Acquitted of Rape Charge in Lincoln Case
Nebraska football player Mark Vedral was acquitted Friday of raping a woman in his Lincoln home after a four day trial. The jury verdict came as coach Frank Solich reinstated Vedral to the team, with possible penalties behind him if convicted.
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Daydream Team fails to excite in Olympic buzz
Chronicle commentary notes the 1992 Dream Team drew mob scenes and protests as the current NBA stars train in Melbourne. It contrasts past excitement with lukewarm reception, praising players for manners and sincerity while lamenting fading Olympic hype amid broader sports interest.
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