Trivia answer
From 1D: The men's tennis player who has the most Grand Slam tournament wins the open era (1968-present) is Jimmy Connors. The left-handed American won 233 times in the four big tournaments. He played from 1970-92 in the Grand Slam tournaments.
Playback
10 years ago (1999): Wishek swept Washburn in an American Legion baseball doubleheader, winning the first game 17-14 and the second game 18-5.
For Wishek in the first game, Kipp Kambeitz went 4-for-4 with two home runs and four runs batted in, while David Salwei was 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs. Brooks Laber was the winning pitcher.
For Washburn, Ben Arbach finished 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBIs, while Brandon Arbach went 2-for-4 with two homers and four RBIs.
For Wishek in the second game, Salwei was 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs, while Ross Kramer finished 3-for-4 with a homer. Eric Tuchscher had three hits and was the winning pitcher.
For Washburn, Cody Wagner went 2-for-3 with a double, triple and two runs scored.
20 years ago (1989): University of North Dakota head coach Roger Thomas always takes his football seriously. But this week he's going to lighten up a bit.
Thomas, along with assistant coach Rob Bollinger and Bismarck High coach Bob Feeney, are orchestrating a three-day football camp.
Bismarck natives Steve Feeney, Marc Schmaltz and Mike Schmaltz will be helping with the camp, along with Fighting Sioux quarterback Todd Kovash.
50 years ago (1959): The Bismarck Capitols, one of two teams Bismarck will field in the new B.G.M. Amateur League, will travel to Dickinson to play their first game.
In other league action, Carson will take on Flasher.
Making the trip, according to E.J. Anderson, manager of the team, will be Bill Hockenbury, Dave Hummel, Duane Hummel, Jim Simle, Bill Leifur, Jim Larson, Ron Volk, Ed Volk, Art Winter, Ken Hilligoss, Larry Gaschk, Jerry Harter, Fran Laurence, Jim Clark, Ed Shinnum and Rod Tjaden.
TV today
AUTO RACING
7 a.m.
SPEED - Formula One, qualifying for Grand Prix of Germany, at Nuerburg, Germany
7 p.m.
TNT - NASCAR, Sprint Cup, LifeLock.com 400, at Joliet, Ill.
9 p.m.
ESPN2 - NHRA, qualifying for Mile-High Nationals, at Morrison, Colo. (same-day tape)
CYCLING
6:30 a.m.
VERSUS - Tour de France, stage 8, Andorra la Vella, Andorra to Saint-Girons, France
11 a.m.
VERSUS - Tour de France, stage 8, Andorra la Vella, Andorra to Saint-Girons, France (same-day tape)
7 p.m.
VERSUS - Tour de France, stage 8, Andorra la Vella, Andorra to Saint-Girons, France (same-day tape)
GOLF
8:15 a.m.
TGC - European PGA Tour, Scottish Open, third round, at Glasgow, Scotland
Noon
TGC - Nationwide Tour, Wayne Gretzky Charity Classic, third round, at Clarksburg, Ontario
2 p.m.
CBS - PGA Tour, John Deere Classic, third round, at Silvis, Ill.
NBC - USGA, U.S. Women's Open Championship, third round, at Bethlehem, Pa.
5:30 p.m.
TGC - Champions Tour, 3M Championship, second round, at Blaine, Minn. (same-day tape)
MLB
3 p.m.
FOX -N.Y. Yankees at L.A. Angels
6 p.m.
FSN and WGN - Chicago White Sox at Minnesota
SOCCER
7 p.m.
ESPN2 - MLS, Columbus at Chicago
Radio today
MLB
6 p.m.
KXMR (710 AM) - Chicago White Sox at Minnesota
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
UFC 100: Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir in Las Vegas
American Legion baseball: Reps at Williston Tournament; Senators at Linton, 5 p.m.
Senior Babe Ruth baseball: Ellendale at Mandan, 2 p.m.
Golf: NDGA Match Play Tournament in Fargo
Athletics: Prairie Rose State Games in Grand Forks
SUNDAY
American Legion baseball: Reps at Williston Tournament; Hettinger at A's, 1 p.m.; Beulah at Senators
Golf: NDGA Match Play Tournament in Fargo
Athletics: Prairie Rose State Games
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Posted in Sports on Saturday, July 11, 2009 12:00 am
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