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The Washington Wizards began a new era when

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May 30-June 1, 1997: Washington wins the first Division I Women’s Rowing Championship.

June 1, 1997 7

Ryne Sandberg ties Joe Morgan homerun record

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Tiger Woods Wins Masters in Style

April 13, 1997 7

1997: Marymount basketball student-athlete Corinne Carson becomes one of the first known collegiate athletes to return to the sport after a liver transplant. She is named the WBCA National Player of the Year in Division III for 1997.

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Adolph Rupp Wins

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Jan. 13, 1997: Membership restructuring is approved. The new governance structure, which is implemented in August, provides a more federated means of governance, along with a greater leadership role for presidents and chancellors.

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New York became the fourth NBA franchise to

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By pulling down 12 rebounds in Utah’s 100-94

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As part of the NBA’s 50th anniversary season

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