Reds Find Another Brock in Rookie Griffey Faithful Hopes
Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson praised rookie Ken Griffey after his 3 for 3 night in a 5-3 win over Pittsburgh. Griffey, 23, has nine hits in 17 at bats over four games and could bring speed and power to the Reds as they close in on the Dodgers. Jack Billingham earned his 17th win, holding the Pirates hitless for five innings in oppressive heat.
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OU seeks to fund artificial turf at Peden Stadium
Ohio University faces hurdles in funding and access for an artificial turf and all weather track at Peden Stadium. University groups fear clashing drives, while community groups complain facilities aren’t available for Legion baseball and track teams.
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Peden Stadium
National Slowpitch Softball Championship Opens in Cleveland
The National Slowpitch tournament begins at Rose Field in Cleveland with 30 teams. Cleveland clubs play opening games against Louisville Scotts County and others. Notable matchups include Lounge of Parma vs Scott County, Jiffy Club vs KCOR Radio, Non Ferrous Metals vs Hopkins, and Champion Sports vs Empire County Sports.
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Long Island
N.Y
Trades Heat Up in NFL Roaster Shuffle
The Associated Press reports rapid NFL trades Wednesday as teams seek to shore up rosters before the season. Baltimore's Joe Thomas makes his 20th trade this season, Ed Mooney sent from Detroit for an undisclosed pick to bolster linebackers after Ray May injury. New Orleans under John North adds Jeff White and Henry Matthews for Long and two picks. Marlin McKeever retires with Rams. Steve Jones traded to St. Louis for a future pick. Patriots add Charlie Richards and Jerry List for picks. Vikings pick Keith Best. Steelers acquire Glen Ray Hines to shore up line.
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National Football League
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Ed Mooney
Detroit
Mooney
Colt
Ray May
John North
New Orleans
North
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Jeff White
Miami
Henry Matthews
Patriots
Los Angeles Rams
Marlin McKeever
Rams
Steve Jones
Duke
St. Louis
Charlie Richards
Washington
Jerry List
Oakland
Minnesota Vikings
Keith Best
Kansas City
Pittsburgh Steelers
Glen Ray Hines
Hines
NFL Walkouts Highlight Preseason Tensions Across Teams
Mike Siani returned to Oakland training camp after a dispute over a renegotiated contract and a $5,000 raise. John Riggins was placed on the Jets' reserve list amid walkout tension, while Dallas moved Walt Garrison and Mike Keller to the inactive injured list. Miami coach Don Shula warned injuries will sideline key players for Friday's exhibition against Minnesota with Paul Warfield and Bill Stanfill listed as doubtful.
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Oakland
Mike Siani
Minnesota
John Riggins
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Walt Garrison
Mike Keller
Miami
Don Shula
Vikings
Paul Warfield
Bill Stanfill
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