In The Spotlight hits two-out grand slam in ninth
A dramatic two-out grand slam in the ninth powered the Brewers to a win over Toronto. It was their second career slam and part of a stretch where Milwaukee won six of seven on the road. See story on page 10.
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Mantle Faces Mild Liver Rejection After Transplant
Baseball Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle shows mild liver rejection following a transplant earlier this month at Baylor University Medical Center. A hospital spokeswoman noted such rejection is common and occurs in about 65 percent of liver transplant cases. Mantle had a liver biopsy Wednesday to probe unusual test results.
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Bulls Fined 100000 for MJ Jersey Change in Playoffs
New York AP reports the Chicago Bulls face a 100000 fine from the NBA after allowing Michael Jordan to wear number 23 in the playoffs instead of 45. Bulls officials stated they supported Jordan and that he felt more comfortable with the change.
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Calendar entry for Thursday June 22 at 7:30 pm
St George hosts Ramon Post 28 in a local calendar item dated Thursday June 22 at 7 30 pm with event listing and venue cue.
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Sports On TV Thursday and Friday Listings
Television guide notes schedule for Thursday June 22 and Friday June 23 with sports and hearings. Events include the Greater Hartford Open on ESPN at 2 pm on Thursday and 1 pm Friday. an ESPN airing of Hearings at Lewis related to the Stanley Cup at 8 pm on Thursday.
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Tournaments Gear Up For Long Run
Dixie Youth baseball begins for 10 year olds with two district tournaments at Gregg Park and Edgefield. Gregg Park opens with four 2 p.m. games featuring North Augusta American versus WBA Blue and North Augusta National against Belvedere, followed by VRA Gold vs Aiken American and Aiken National vs Gregg Park. New Ellenton has a first round bye and meets Sunday. Edgefield hosts a seven team district with opening games at 4 p.m. Johnston vs Saluda leads, Batesburg-Leesville vs Mid Carolina, Edgefield vs Newberry American, and Newberry National advances after a bye. The 9 year olds race wraps up tonight or Friday, with undefeated North Augusta American and other contenders still alive as of Wednesday. Future tours include 11-12s starting July 8 across five sites, 13-year-olds Dixie Boys starting July 5 and 14-year-olds July 12 at Citizens Park, marking the first year for a standalone 13-year-old tournament.
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Reds turn to relievers to seal 3-1 win over Braves
Cincinnati Reds manager Davey Johnson bypassed John Smiley after seven innings to secure a 3-1 victory over Atlanta. Hector Carrasco and Jeff Brantley finished the win, with Brantley earning his 10th save as Smiley left after seven quality innings and the bullpen held the Braves to three hits.
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Raiders Move Not Finalized Return to Oakland Talk
Oakland outcry rises as radio reports claim the Los Angeles Raiders may relocate back to Oakland after 13 years away. Madden says a move is coming, but NFL spokesman calls any “done deal” premature while the league weighs keeping a foothold in Los Angeles and possibly adding a second Southern California franchise.
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Jarrett-Yates union falters as season unfolds
After joining Robert Yates Racing in 1995 Jarrett has failed to live up to early expectations. He boasts one pole and three top tens but no finish better than 19th in six races, leaving him 14th in points. Irvan improves as Jarrett navigates a two-driver dynamic amid fan mix.
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