Morgan's class left a mark on baseball
Gaylen Duskey recounts a Reds game moment when Joe Morgan faced boos during a slump and chose to focus on his duties. The piece links that restraint to Morgan’s Hall of Fame induction, arguing his contributions went beyond flashy plays to a lasting, constructive impact on the game.
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Jim Palmer
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Tony Perez
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Johnn Bench
George Foster
Dave Concepcion
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John McNamara
Sparky Anderson
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Joe Nuxhall
Harold ‘Pee Wee’ Reese
Hillerich and Bradsby Bat Company
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Nuxhall
Pee Wee Reese
Willie Mays
Joe
Graham G-Men focus on new season after title run
Graham High School opened practice for 58 hopefuls led by returning players Marcus Latimer and Ricky Brown from the 1989 Group AA state champions. Assistants Gary Williams and Doug Marrs praised fitness and size while stressing daily grind.
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Glynn Carlock
Graham High School
Marcus Latimer
Ricky Brown
Glen Grid
Gary Williams
Carlock
Southampton
Williams
Gmen
Doug Marrs
Martinsville Phillies defeat Princeton Patriots 4-2 at Hunnicutt Field
Martinsville ace Bob Badacour worked eight innings while Rick Meyer drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the Patriots 4-2 in Appalachian League action at Hunnicutt Field. Jorge Pascual had two hits and two runs for Martinsville, while Francisco Tejada and Aurelio Llanos homered for Princeton’s seven-hit night.
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Jorge Pascual
Mike Farmer
Francisco Tejada
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Princeton Patriots vs Martinsville Phillies tilt at Hun Nicutt Field
The Princeton Patriots host the Martinsville Phillies at 7 30 pm as Elizabethton leaders visit Wednesday and Martinsville returns Friday and Saturday. Llanos subbed by Mark Steffens for a ninth inning single rally. Ray Domecq earned the save. Tejada had opened with a one run edge for Princeton before a Phillies four run fourth. Snyder and then Manicchia held Martinsville until the eighth. Hollins scored on Lockett bloop with Martinsville answering in the eighth and Pascual stealing second setting Meyer's second RBI of the game.
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Llanos
Mark Steffens
Ray Domecq
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Tejada
Jeff Gunn
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Meyer
Snyder
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Pascual
Jeff Borgese
Lamar Foster
Foster
Borgese
Phils
Darren Hedley
Brian Manicchia
Pats
Steve Hollins
Ron Lockett
Princeton
Rainy Cooperstown ceremony reshapes Hall of Fame speeches
Jim Palmer and Joe Morgan delivered induction talks from Cooperstown high school auditorium as rain canceled the outdoor ceremony. Ted Williams Bob Feller Stan Musial Willie Stargell attended. the Hall of Fame game between Baltimore and Montreal was scrapped. Palmer and Morgan spoke of beginnings and perseverance amid rain disrupted festivities.
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Jim Palmer
Joe Morgan
Mets Top Orioles 6 3 In Kingsport Clash
Mason Rudolph blasted two two run homers and Butch Huskey added a solo shot in the third as the Kingsport Mets defeated the Bluefield Orioles 6-3 in Kingsport Tennessee. Tom Wegman earned the complete game win allowing seven hits. Brent Miller hit a two run homer for Bluefield in the sixth to reach 10 on the season.
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Butch Huskey
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Tom Wegman
Brent Miller
Dan Ramirez
Bob Chouinard
Oregon
John O'Donoghue
Howe Sportsdata
O'Donoghue
Louisiana State
Freshman Mayfield eyeing safety role at WVU
Morgantown Mayfield, 5-11 189-pound defender, aims to contribute as a true freshman for West Virginia. He’s willing to redshirt if needed, favors defense and learning the secondary, and could help depth in the secondary or on special teams. Mayfield earned All-America prep honors at Morgantown High as a tailback and safety.
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David Mayfield
West Virginia
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Kennedy
WVU
Mayfield
Don Nehlen
Morgantown High
Dickerson Fails Physical With Hamstring Strain
Indianapolis star Eric Dickerson failed a physical on Monday due to a strained left hamstring. The Rams holdout was to be reexamined amid a lengthy dispute with the Colts, with reports citing knee issues and conflicting statements from his agent.
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