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On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1903, Ed Delahanty, American baseball player (born 1867) passed away. In 1917, Leonard J. Arrington, American author and academic, founded the Mormon History Association (died 1999) was born. In 1964, Ozzie Canseco, Cuban-American baseball player, coach, and manager was born. In 1972, Joseph Fielding Smith, American religious leader, 10th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (born 1876) passed away. In 1986, Brett Cecil, American baseball player was born. In 1986, Peanuts Lowrey, American baseball player and manager (born 1917) passed away. In 1994, Andrés Escobar, Colombian footballer (born 1967) passed away. In 2003, Briggs Cunningham, American race car driver and businessman (born 1907) passed away. In 2015, Jacobo Zabludovsky, Mexican journalist (born 1928) passed away. In 2017, Smith Hart, American-born Canadian professional wrestler (born 1948) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Dodgers' Will Smith won't return before the All-Star break

L.A. Times - Sports

July 2, 2026

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that it's improbable that catcher Will Smith returns before the All-Star break.

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