Steroids in Baseball Era Revisited and Asterisk Debate
A columnist argues steroids tainted the 1998 home run chase led by McGwire and Sosa, notes Roger Maris’ record, cites Bonds’ alleged use and later policy changes, and questions steroid bans versus preserving athlete health and hallmark Sports eras including Steelers’ 1970s titles.
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Mark McGwire
Sammy Sosa
McGwire
Andre
MLB
Sosa
Roger Maris
Major League Baseball
Maris
Big Mac
Sammy
Bonds
Baseball legends divided over Bonds steroid scandal
The writer argues for an asterisk on Barry Bonds records and even removal from the books if proven guilty. Ruth and Aaron figures are invoked as contrasts with Bonds, who is accused of steroid use and mocked for the era’s ethics. The piece laments MLB leadership and questions Hall of Fame eligibility.
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Ken Caminiti
Pittsburgh Steelers
Mike Webster
Steve Furness
Bronco
Raider
Lyle Alzado
Steelers
Ruth
Maris
Bonds
Major League Baseball
Bud Selig
Judge Kenesaw Mountain
Landis
Hank Aaron
Babe Ruth
Balo
Pete Rose
Softball stars lead wins over Rhodes and Nicholls State
Lee University and UTSA produced multiple standout performances as Tallent went 4-for-5 with four RBIs and a save in a 18-4 win over Rhodes. R. Rackley added two hits and four RBIs in UTSA sweep of Nicholls State. Carmona, Haney, Estrada contributed key hits as their teams posted wins in the week. Henderson State and Lamar also notched victories, while ETBU suffered a three-game sweep at Mississippi College.
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Rhodes College
Tallent
Rhodes
Cara Tallent
Bilt Rhodes
Hendrix
University of Texas-San Antonio
Nicholls State University
Southland
Lee
Rachel Rackley
UTSA
Nicholls State
Rackley
Texas- San Antonio
Henderson State University
Jose Carmona
HSU
Ouachita Baptist University
Twinbill
Barbers Hill
Prairie View A&m
Haney
Lamar
Texas A&m University
Iowa State University
Ronda Smith
Aggies
Cyclones
A&m
East Texas Baptist University
Mississippi College
Sterling
Chris Estrada
ETBU
Nelson and Picard elected to Golf Hall of Fame
Larry Nelson, a Vietnam War veteran and three major winner, was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame on the PGA Tour ballot with 65 percent. He will be inducted October 30 at World Golf Village in St Augustine along with Henry Picard and Vijay Singh.
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Larry Nelson
World Golf Hall of Fame
Nelson
PGA Tour
World Golf Village
St. Augustine
Fla
Henry Picard
Vijay Singh
Hall of Fame
Oakmont
U.S
PGA of America
Tom Lehman
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UT Heritage Society
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