History of major racing and sports milestones through 2000
A compact timeline of historical sports moments and notable races from 1876 through 2000, highlighting Hambletonian Stakes victories, International Trot records, major golf and boxing title bouts, and a wide schedule of MLB, NBA, NFL, golf, tennis, auto racing, and Indy events. It notes drivers like Ben White and Peter Haughton, athletes such as Ernie Els and Evander Holyfield, and key dates and venues including Roosevelt Raceway and Las Vegas.
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Harry Harvey
Peter Haughton
Roosevelt Raceway
Haughton
Baseball final stat leaders and awards listed
Baseball leaders include LGonzalez Arizona with 107 RBI and 152 hits, Bonds San Francisco 50 home runs, Rollins Philadelphia 37 stolen bases, and Clemens New York a 15-1 pitching record. Other top figures span numerous teams including Houston, Colorado, Chicago, Seattle, and Toronto. The list also shows batting averages for several players and highlights season totals across runs, doubles, triples, and saves. The summary notes multiple players across leagues achieving record numbers.
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Ssosa
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Bagwell
Abreu
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Bgiles
Pittsburgh
Biggie Houston
Bonds
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Nevin
San Diego
L Gonzalez
Aurilia
Pierre
Biggio
Boiles
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Montreal
Kent
Sgreen
Los Angeles
Crones
Atlanta
Walker
NASCAR Global Crossing lineups and Watkins Glen results
Friday qualifying at Watkins Glen International lists Dale Jarrett leading in GM Ford with 122.698 mph, followed by Ricky Rudd and Jerry Nadeau among top finishers. subsequent sections cover Mid-Ohio, Kentucky Speedway, and other racing and sports items with multiple provisional qualifiers and race details.
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Watkins Glen International Watkins Glen, N.Y
Dale Jarrett
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Ricky Rudd
Jerry Nadeau
Chevrolet
Robby Gordon
Sports Tip Line for Readers to Share Local Scores
The Southern Illinoisan invites readers to report local scores and sports items by calling 1-800-228-0429 after 4 PM, using extensions 5084 to 5088. Community sports updates and ideas are welcomed for publication in upcoming editions.
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Cougars reach ASA national final after steady wins
The Carbondale Cougars stay unbeaten at the ASA National Women's Fast-Pitch Softball Tournament in Auburn Alabama. They beat the Pennsylvania Spirit 7-2 with Jamie Schuttick earning the win. A 4-2 victory over Auburn featured Carissa Winters allowing no earned runs and eight strikeouts. Shelly Webb went 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBI. The Cougars then beat the Atlanta Cobas 4-2 as Schuttick fanned nine. They advance to the championship game.
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Murphysboro Volleyball Tryouts Set For August
Murphysboro High School invites players to attend volleyball tryouts at the Murphysboro Gym from August 13 to 15 between 4 and 7 30 p m. A current physical is required to participate and interested athletes may contact Coach Mike Payne at 684 4619 for more information.
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Mike Payne
Carterville Cross Country Starts August Practice Week
Carterville High School announces cross country practice begins Monday August 13 at 7:30 a.m. at the John A. Logan tennis courts with morning sessions and an evening session at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact Coach Fisher at 985 4268.
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John A. Logan
Fisher
Sting Rally Tops Liberty For Sixth Straight Win
The Charlotte Sting defeated the New York Liberty 80-60 in Charlotte, tying their franchise record with a sixth consecutive victory and extending their home win streak to seven. The win lifts Charlotte to 17-14, the WNBA best turnaround this season, and they are the No. 4 playoff seed facing Cleveland in the first round.
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