Astros Dierker collapses with grand mal seizure in game
Astros manager Larry Dierker collapsed in the dugout during the eighth inning of the game against the Padres. He was stabilized in an ambulance and hospitalized for tests, with bench coach Matt Galante named interim manager. The game was suspended with Houston leading 4-1 and will resume July 23.
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College World Series and NBA Games on ESPN Networks
Sports on TV lists Florida State versus Stanford in the College World Series on ESPN at 3 30 pm and Texas A M against Cal State Fullerton at 7 30 pm on ESPN. Also ESPN broadcasts Washington at New York in basketball at 7 30 pm and ESPN2 coverage follows.
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Ripken, Orioles crush Braves 22 1 for club scoring mark
Cal Ripken tied a career high with six hits two homers and six RBIs as the Orioles routed the Braves 22 to 1. Will Clark added five RBIs two homers and three doubles while every Baltimore starter had a hit. Mussina contributed two hits and three RBIs and Rocky Coppinger delivered a ninth inning single in his first at bat.
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Connors dominates at Southeastern Rowing Regatta
Mike Connors of Lookout Rowing Club captured four golds and one bronze across five events at the US Rowing Southeastern Rowing Regatta at Langley Pond. He teamed with Mark Kinsman and Christine Bushbacher for multiple victories as Bushbacher also earned four golds. Connors eyes the masters national at Lake Lanier in Gainesville, Georgia, in August.
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Knicks seek secret to stopping Spurs
Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy scours film for a nugget to beat San Antonio as New York battles missing Patrick Ewing and Larry Johnson and a Spurs squad led by 7 footers David Robinson and Tim Duncan. Johnson plans to play despite a knee sprain as San Antonio rests after sweeping Portland and Lakers en route to the NBA Finals.
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Jarrett Dominates Kmart 400 for Second Win of Year
Dale Jarrett cruises to victory in the Kmart 400 at Michigan Speedway leading 150 of 200 laps as Jeff Gordon places second. The race, run without a caution for the first time since 1997, sets a track record with 173.997 mph. Jarrett attributes the win to a refined car and a late-night setup session with Todd Parrott.
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Palmetto club sends 27 to state meet
Twenty seven members of the Palmetto Track and Field Club advanced to the state meet after a USA Track and Field qualifier over the weekend. Coach Ken Cole said 38 kids were entered with 27 qualifying in the top four of each event. Willie Butler swept three events and multiple athletes won two events each, plus several won relay titles. The state meet is June 26 at Weems Baskin Track in Columbia.
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