Baseball Scores Across Leagues Today
In the American League Cleveland defeated Detroit 7 to 2 while Minnesota routed Toronto 8 to 2 and New York Yankees beat Kansas City 5 to 0. Boston and Texas tied 4 to 4 with Milwaukee at Anaheim late. In the National League Florida beat Houston 4 to 1 and Philadelphia won 7 to 3 over Colorado amid rain delays. Atlanta defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 0 while San Francisco won 9 to 1 against Cincinnati and the Mets edged St Louis 4 to 2 with rain delays noted.
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Braves blank Pirates as Smoltz shines on shutout night
Atlanta ace John Smoltz threw a four hitter for his second shutout of the season. ParneW Jones belted a two run homer after a day off, giving the Braves a 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Chipper Jones also contributed with a first inning RBI double.
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Tony Brooks
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P Rays rout Phils to tie for first in league
In Martinsville Va Princeton surged past the Phillies 14-4 to move into a first place tie with Bluefield. Sandy Garcia led with three hits including two doubles and four RBIs while Eric Benavidez and Robert Berns added two hits and two RBIs apiece.
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Switzer arrested after loaded revolver found at airport
Dallas Cowboys coach Barry Switzer was detained at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport when a loaded .38-caliber revolver was found in his carry-on bag. He was released on his own recognizance about two hours later after authorities confiscated the weapon and noted no criminal intent.
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Kordell Stewart solidifies spot as Steelers starter
AT ROBE Pa AP Kordell Stewart has won his coach's confidence and an apparent starting role. Three weeks into preseason he shows leadership, accuracy 15 of 21 for 239 yards and four scores in drives, with receivers contributing as they prepare for the season.
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Pittsburgh
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Chiefs
Kordell
Yancey Thigpen
Tomczak
Steelers
Terry Bradshaw
WVU football freshmen begin practice as veterans join on Wednesday
West Virginia University opens practice with 18 freshmen showing size advantage over upperclassmen. By Wednesday the veterans arrive and most freshmen move to the background, with rookies John Yura and Josh McMillen already mixing with the squad. Richard Bryant and Antwan Lake did not qualify academically, and the Mountaineers host Marshall on August 30 in their season debut.
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