Local Sports Events Sponsor Three Softball Tournaments
Barnwell Drugs hosts an invitational softball tourney July 17-19 for Class C D E and church teams with a $100 fee and trophies for top four. Gloverville First Baptist hosts a two day softball event July 10-11 at Harrison Caver Field with three divisions and prizes for top three plus a home run contest. Carolina Dragway in Barnwell presents a bracket race on June 27 with a $5000 purse and up to 150 cars. gates open 4 30 p m eliminations start 8 30 p m.
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Gooden Speaks Out On His Drug Troubles
Dwight Gooden, 22, says he is not a junkie after a 28 day rehab in April for cocaine use. He admits off season use since high school and stresses he regrets letting fans and family down after his positive test and return to debut at Shea Stadium.
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Tyson to Fight Tucker in August for Unification Title
Mike Tyson will defend his WBC WBA titles against Tony Tucker on August 1 in Las Vegas in a heavyweight unification bout. Promoter Don King pressed to focus on Tyson and Tucker, noting other questions about Michael Spinks. Spinks defeated Gerry Cooney on June 15, while Tyson’s team confirms commitments through June.
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Mulliniks lifts Blue Jays with two home runs in win over Detroit
Jeff Mulliniks hit two homers guiding the Toronto Blue Jays past Detroit as Ben Benzinger drove in the deciding run. Boggs homered for Milwaukee while Don Sutton earned a 4-1 win for California over Texas in hot conditions. Schofield produced the game winning RBI.
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Reds edge Giants as Pendleton, Schmidt homer in loss
Philadelphia and St Louis split as Pendleton delivers the game winning RBI in a 5 to 3 St Louis win. The Astros rally past San Diego 12 to 7 after trailing 5-0, Cruz driving in the go ahead run in the seventh.
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Wimbledon Opens With Wide Field of Upbeat Men and Women
Results from the Wimbledon Championships show numerous first round matches led by Mel Purcell and Tim Mayotte advancing in men’s singles while Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf headline the women’s bracket. Various players from the United States, Europe and beyond secured early wins as play continued under bright conditions at the All England Club.
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Lutherville
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Palos Verdes
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Los Angeles
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Boca Raton
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Atlanta
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Anne Hobbs
Wilfrud Probst
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Lexington
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Fairfield
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Vicki Dun
Baseball and NFL rosters move with signings and calls
MLB teams announce contract purchases options and activations across the Orioles Yankees Athletics Rangers Giants with patients sent to minor leagues and rehab. NFL Buccaneers add Castillo Garcia and Keys while NHL Wings Devils sign several players and college notes cite Wyoming quarterback Burnett with one year left.
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Fine Dining wins at Churchill Downs in Pretty Delight
At Churchill Downs Fine Dining ridden by Larry Melancon overtook early leader Marshesseaux at the sixteenth pole for a two and a half length win in the Pretty Delight allowance worth 20360 dollars. Vinnie The Viper ridden by Angel Cordero Jr. captured the Northern Dancer Purse at Belmont Park by three to four lengths for 40000 dollars. Captain Arthur ridden by an unnamed jockey led late to win the Monmouth Park allowance feature by two lengths totaling 19000 dollars.
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