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Has it really only been 100 years? To commemorate their first century, the Bombers are celebrating with a season-long pat of their own backs. So Page 2 devotes today's issue to our favorite franchise because . . . well, we're always happy to help. But unlike the sanitized version you'll hear elsewhere, we have the real story.
CAPLE: TRUE HISTORY




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Page 2's Ballpark Tour stops in at Monument Park and Yankee Stadium, where Jeff Merron communes with the ghosts of the Yankees' past and the garbage trucks of the Yankees' present. The House That Ruth Built is always a memorable experience, thanks in part to the rudest ushers on the planet.

Tale of the Tape Yankee Quiz
The Yankees aren't the only American institution celebrating its first century this year. Page 2's Nick Bakay has the ultimate Tale of the Tape shoutdown between the Pinstripes and Harley Davidson.
How well do you know your Yankees history? Page 2 tests your trivia savvy with a Quiz of the Century. Plus, thanks to you readers, we re-live the thrills, chills and greatest moments in Yankee-hating history.

THE DAILY QUICKIE
With his first pick in the NBA's Facial-Hair Fantasy Draft, the Daily Quickie chooses new Pacer Scot Pollard. Plus, Kobe gets another ring and Athens rolls out the red-light carpet.


Every year in baseball there are a few guys seem to have that one career year, then fade away. So in their honor we present Page 2'sbiggest one-hit wonders:
10]  John Paciorek
Every day John Paciorek of the Houston Colt 45s played in the Majors, he was named Associated Press Player of the Day. That day was Sept. 29, 1963 when he went 3-for-3 against the Mets.
9]  Chuck Lindstrom
Lindstrom played only one game in the Majors, but he tripled and walked in his two plate appearances, for a 1.000 batting average, a 1.000 OBP, and a major league record 3.000 slugging percentage.
8]  Cesar Gutierrez
In a 12-inning game against the Indians in Cleveland in 1970, the shortstop set a major league record by going 7-for-7. He was out of baseball after the 1971 season
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VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN 2003 WORLD SERIES
Yankees 5-1   A's 10-1
Braves 6-1   Cubs 12-1
Mariners 7-1   Twins 12-1
Giants 8-1   Cardinals 15-1
Red Sox 8-1   Astros 15-1
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Got a comment about something you've seen on Page 2? Here's your chance to sound off to the editors and columnists. Plus, if you'd like to send an e-mail to The Sports Guy, here's your direct link to Bill Simmons.


PRIME TIME PLAYERS
With Gary Payton and Karl Malone settled in Tinseltown, Page 2's Jim Caple has a myriad of sitcom possibilities

WANNA BET?
From the NFL to the NCAA to the NBA summer league, the Sports Guy will lay down some action.

HEY, RUBE
With the American nation crumbling, the Good Doctor can't be bothered to talk about things like Kobe Bryant.

BALLPARK TOUR
Page 2's tour of the major-league ballparks hits Cleveland's Jacobs Field, home of the beloved stadium mustard.

PARADISE LOST
Page 2's Eric Neel says we needed Kobe as our athletic ideal. Now, we need another to fill that void.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


Eagle County (Colo.) District Attorney Mark Hurlbert, left and actor Woody Harrleson. Page 2 has received 73 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Golf: U.S. Junior Championship
2 p.m. ET, ESPN
These kids can hit 'em.
 
Golf: Greater Hartford Open
4 p.m. ET, USA
Second round from River Highlands.
 
Braves at Expos
7 p.m. ET, TBS
Catch Vlad in Montreal while you can.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Wed., July 23: What the Heck?
• Tue., July 22: Prime-time Players
• Mon., July 21: Paradise Lost
• Fri., July 18: Stalking LeBron

Other featured content:
• Ultimate Scorecard: 101 best uniform numbers
• Being Pete Rose
• The most overrated athletes of all time
Thursday, July 24, 2003
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