American Team Wins Little League World Series
Trumbull Conn defeated Baohsiung Taiwan 5-2 to end a American drought, with Chris Drury tossing a five hitter and driving in two runs via a key Texas leaguer. Ken Martin added a solo homer, and Taiwan pitcher Lee Chien-Chih yielded five runs in five innings as the U S team clinched the title.
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Taiwan
Williamsport
Trumbull
Connecticut
Windsor Locks
Conn
Stoney Creek
Ontario
Drury
Texas
Ken Martin
Kaohsiung
Chien-Chih Lee
Yeh Chen-Lung
Dan ‘McGrath
Martin
Ci and Drury
Lee Chien-Chih
Dan McGrath
Huang Chin-Chih
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Lee
Henderson’s 5000th strikeout marks key A’s shift in power
Nolan Ryan’s 5000th strikeout victim, Rickey Henderson, reflects Oakland’s offensive turn under Tony La Russa. Henderson’s milestone sits amid injuries to Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire, and shifting A’s scoring as Oakland trails last season’s totals while focusing on Henderson’s evolving role and impact.
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Idallas
Rickey Henderson
Kansas City
Henderson
Nolan Ryan
Texas Rangers
Oakland
Lou Brock
Carney Lansford
A's
A’s
Seattle
Jose Canseco
Mark McGwire
Canseco
McGwire
Imtcgwire
Minnesota
Roy Smith
Jose
Mark
Tony la Russa
Derby Champ Winning Colors Wins Comeback at Saratoga
1968 Kentucky Derby winner Winning Colors returned to racing at Saratoga with a 44 length victory in a six furlong allowance for fillies and mares, beating Lake Valley by a head under Pat Day. The horse clocked 1 10.1 for six furlongs on a fast track, earning 24 600 of a 41 000 purse. Trainer D Wayne Lukas noted the breathing surgery she had three months earlier appeared successful and the filly showed no adverse post operative signs.
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Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Winning Colors
Saratoga
Lake Valley
Pat Day
D. Wayne Lukas
Pete Rose Banned For Life Over Gambling Scandal
Editorials react to Pete Rose ban from baseball noting disgrace and tragedy. Some say Rose is pond scum. others lament the loss to the game while considering a possible reinstatement after a year. Public figures compare Rose’s fall to Shoeless Joe Jackson’s scandal and question baseball’s conscience.
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Pete Rose
Rose
Folsom Prison Nine
Indianapolis News
Cincinnati Reds
Bill Conlin
Philadelphia Daily News
Washington Township
N.J
Omaha World-Herald
Joe Jackson
Black Sox
A. Bartlett Giamatti
Giamatti
Jim Reeves
The
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Glamatt
Garrett
Billy the Kid
Deaf Rose
Snell Wins Fourth Straight Late Model Feature in Georgia
Beech Island's Tommy Snell claimed his fourth 20-lap Late Model Sportsman Feature at Gordon Park Speedway with Daryl Key of New Ellenton finishing second. Herbie Yates won the 15-lap Super Street race in McCormick. The Aiken Swim association named Brad Lustig and Jill Carson top swimmers, with multiple age-group award-winners listed. Whiskey Road Race set for Sept 9 at Odell Weeks. entry details and contact info included.
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Snell
Grovetown
Beech Island
Tommy Snell
Gordon Park Speedway
Daryl Key
New Ellenton
McCormick
Herbie Yates
Aiken Swim Association
Brad Lustig
Jill Carson
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Tam Pnoto
Ginny Soutawo
USC Aiken
Kevin Ratcliffe
Midland Valley Country Club
Ratclife
Roger Tant
Associated Press
Knight-Ridder News Service
Lukas
Leverett
Sick
Stee
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CVE WL
Wrangler
Richi
By the Assoc
ASA
Elizabeth Burch
Michael Guilherme
Lauren Moody
Chris Marsh
Dana Ballentine
Kevin Lamb
Jennifer Townes
David Heffner
Jennifer ‘Wyman
Jimmy Hill
Tirsah LaVeer
Kyle Ryberg
Bates Cagle
Scott Roberts
Cheryl White
Laura Thompson
Pam Teran
Tose
Sara Rush
Kevin Malizia
Marcus Williamson
Carey Burch
Neal Hanlin
Joanna Jansen
Jenny Malizia
Eric Thome
Robin Hochel
Tim Huston
Brian Smith
Joel Yanek
Paul Musick
Aiken
Uxen Ree-Wee
H. Odell Weeks
Whiskey Road
City of Aiken Parks and Recreation Department
HCA
Aiken Medical Center
Aiken Track Club
H. Odell Weeks Activities Center
Aiken Parks and Recreation Department
Aiken Works and Recreation Department
Lisa J. Hall
Aikens Standard Sports Department
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