2day in Sports History 1952 to 2000 highlights
A compact recap of significant sports moments: Rocky Marciano retains the heavyweight title by KO in round 13 against Jersey Joe Walcott. Lou Brock mutiplies steals to 938, breaking Billy Hamilton’s mark as St. Louis beats New York 7-4. Gerry Coetzee KO’s Michael Dokes in the 10th to win the WBA title in Richfield. Keyshawn Johnson posts 13 receptions for 171 yards as USC defeats Arizona State 31-0. Ben Matthews ties NCAA interception record with five picks in Bethel’s 14-13 win over Gustavus.
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Joe Walcott
St. Louis
Lou Brock
Billy Hamilton
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New York Mets
Gerry Coetzee
Michael Dokes
Richfield
Ohio
Keyshawn Johnson
Southern California
Arizona State
Ben Matthews
Bethel
Gustavus
Matthews
Michael Jordan Hall of Fame speech jab inspires bumper sticker
Greg Cote of the Miami Herald quips that a proposed bumper sticker would read Honk If Michael Jordan Slimed You In His Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech. The line reflects playful sports satire tied to Jordan’s fame and fame ceremony theatrics.
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Michael Jordan
Greg Cote
The
Miami Herald
Online Blogs Covering Kansas Athletics and Local Sports
A collection of blogs and columns on KU sports and high school athletics. Eric Sorrentino discusses the Big 12 in Conference Chatter. Matt Tait reviews high school sports in The Dividing Line. Dugan Arnett blogs KU football. KeeganRatings posts KU postgame rankings. Andrew Hartsock writes The Rolling Along on biking. Jesse Newell hosts The Sideline Report with athlete interviews.
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Jesse Newell
KU Newsroom Staff and Sports Editors List
A roster of Kansas journalism staff and sports editors including Tom Keegan Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore Dugan Arnett and Matt Tait with roles at Ijworld.com and related outlets. The list identifies bylines and email handles across KU football and basketball coverage.
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Tom Keegan
Andrew Hartsock
Ikeegan
Ijworld.com
Ahartsock
Gary Bedore
Coaches Urged to Report Scores by Phone or Email
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to call 832-6367 or fax 843-4512 or e mail sportsdesk at ljworld com to ensure timely score updates for games and standings.
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Ljworld.com
Call List For KC Sports And Parks Inquiries
Whom to call for JW Sports and KU ticket office numbers are provided along with KC Chiefs KC Wizards Royals Kansas Speedway KC T-Bones and Parks and Recreation contact 832-7999 with codes 123 adult field conditions 1124 adult rescheduling 1125 youth field conditions.
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Parks and Recreation
NCAA names James Isch interim president after Brand’s death
James Isch was named interim head of the NCAA after James Brand died of pancreatic cancer at 67. Isch, previously vice president for administration and CFO, will oversee academic reform, fiscal stability, and student-athlete emphasis while the committee seeks a full-time successor. He has been with the NCAA since 1998 and chaired by Michael Adams.
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James Isch
Myles Brand
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Arkansas
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Bernard Franklin
Greg Shaheen
Wally Renfro
Kansas
Thorpe pleads guilty to tax evasion charges
Orlando golfer Jim Thorpe, 60, pleaded guilty to failing to pay over $2 million in income taxes on two counts. He faces up to two years in prison and a $4.1 million fine at sentencing.
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Jim Thorpe
Central Florida
Bradley sheds Cubs as he fades from Chicago scene
Milton Bradley vents in a voicemail to his Carson pastor amid a season of frustrations. The Cubs suspend him for the rest of the year, with experts saying emotional toughness was missing and the split with Chicago looks irreconcilable.
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Lou Piniella
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Tom Ricketts
Ken Munger
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Munger
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