Final Game at Comiskey Park Draws Notables and Emotions
Former Sox GM Roland Hemond recalled a onfield moment as Ed Farmer fought Al Cowens in a prelude to the farewell. Celebrities Ron Howard Kurt Russell Goldie Hawn Chicago figures Madigan Simon Martin and Andy the Clown attended. Carlton Fisk and Ozzie Guillen gave fans memorable moments as the park closed amid nostalgia and curtain calls.
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Pirates Clinch NL East With 2-0 Win Over Cardinals
Pittsburgh earns its seventh NL East title and first since 1979 after a 2-0 victory at St. Louis. Doug Drabek pitched a three-hitter as Andy Van Slyke and teammates celebrate on Leyland’s field, marking a five-year climb from last to first in the division.
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Georgia Hammers S Carolina in Cadillac Cup golf
In Augusta the Georgia golf team dominated South Carolina 30 to 15 in the Cadillac Cup. Georgia led after mornings four-ball matches and clinched the victory as players from Augusta and Aiken praised their teammates.
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Martin Rolls Dice Wins Big at Holly Farms 400
Dale Earnhardt dominated the Holly Farms 400 until a key chassis adjustment by Mark Martin’s crew paid off. Martin surged from lap 363 to win by 3.7 seconds, extending his Winston Cup lead over Earnhardt to 16 points in the $1 million title race. The race drew about 39,000 fans at North Wilkesboro Speedway as Martin claimed his third win of the season.
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Hatfield says sluggish start not mental lapse in Clemson win
Clemson coach Ken Hatfield praised his team after a 26-7 Homecoming victory over Duke, noting no mental lapse and highlighting improving option game execution, strong blocking on the edges, and a 410 yard total offense as Clemson moved to 4-1. Georgia looms next.
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Gamecocks Learn From Loss To Georgia Tech
South Carolina fell 27-6 at Georgia Tech before 46 011 fans as USC’s offense stalled. Bobby Puller struggled against the Yellow Jackets defense, while Tech’s Marco Coleman Jerrelle Williams and Calvin Tiggle shut down the run. Swilling had two of three interceptions, and USC finished with five turnovers and 40 rushing yards. The Gamecocks face East Carolina next in Williams-Brice Stadium. Carl Platt provided a brief silver lining with a late fumble return setup.
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