Pendleton and Sheffield Vie for NL MVP in Close Run
In a tight NL MVP race, Terry Pendleton of the Braves and Gary Sheffield of the Padres duel for the honor as the season nears its end. Sheffield leads in several categories but Pendleton, key to Atlanta, could prevail if Sheffield’s Triple Crown bid falters.
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Ducky) Medwick
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Braves Hold On To Edge Phillies 7 6
Braves pitcher Phil Leibrandt notches his 1 000th career strikeout in eight strong innings against Philadelphia as Atlanta wins 7 6 Darren Daulton Ricky Jordan and Dave Hollins provide the offense with Hollins homering twice Leibrandt suffers a mental error after the milestone strikeout but steadies to earn the win Jim Fregosi comments on the game and Atlanta bullpen lifts the Braves
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Homecoming Honors Simpkins At Aiken Mall
Char lie Simpkins, Olympic triple jump silver medalist, drew hundreds in Aiken as he signed autographs at the Mall. He urged youth to aim high, stay drug free, and remember where they came from while encouraging community support and personal best efforts. He promised to return with gold someday, aiming for Atlanta in four years.
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Waltrip Captures Bud 500 at Bristol Despite Late Charge
Darrell Waltrip won the Bud 500 Winston Cup race at Bristol International Raceway, leading the final 133 laps to secure his 12th Bristol victory and 83rd career win. He finished 9.8 seconds ahead of Dale Earnhardt with Ken Schrader third, Kyle Petty fourth, and Alan Kulwicki sixth in a Chevrolet one two three. Waltrip started ninth, retook the lead on lap 205 during a caution, and stretched the margin after passing Ricky Rudd on lap 367 and maintaining the lead through the final laps.
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Budweiser 500 Top 10 Men Race Report
In a Budweiser 500 event highlights list, Dale Earmnart of Coote NC leads a top ten with Chevreit Lona S00 placing amid mixed figures. Entries include Kan Seemansear NC, Crewe tana 80, Fade, Cheeagons Aren 49, with various dollar amounts noted such as 5988 and 0875. Also listed are SG Bram Beane Habisburg NC and Bury Walace Concor NC, with Persias Grand Ps showing 488 and 18575.
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U S Open Draw Promises Intriguing Matchups
U S Open draw hints at key clashes among leading players in both sexes. Seles could meet Capriati in a potential quarterfinal, with Graf versus Sanchez Vicario also looming as a major women’s clash. On the men’s side, Courier may face McEnroe in the fourth round while Connors, unseeded, eyes Lendl if he advances, as qualifying continues at the National Tennis Center.
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