College World Series field labeled strongest in history
Omaha based coaches declare the NCAA Division I baseball championship field the strongest ever as parity increases and regional seedings weed out weak teams. Arizona State’s Jim Brock notes elite status expanded to about 40 programs, with LSU, Florida State, Miami and Georgia Tech among newcomers and veterans in contention for the title.
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Oklahoma
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Cincinnati Reds owner given 90 days to study Riverfront Stadium
Mayor Roxanne Qualls announced Cincinnati signed an agreement granting Marge Schott a 90 day period to examine Riverfront Stadium and its records with possible 60 day extension if talks proceed. The deal covers inspection rights. officials note parking garage needs up to 25 million in repairs and values range from 20 to 64 million.
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Johnson to retire as Suns after 1996-97 season
Kevin Johnson confirms he will play three more seasons in Phoenix then retire at age 31. A one year extension was announced after meetings with Suns president Jerry Colangelo, with terms undisclosed. Johnson, Suns career assist leader, averaged 20.0 points and 9.5 assists in 1993-94 and pledged a championship in his final years.
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Dan Majerle
Nance
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Houston Rockets
Knicks in shock after Game 5 loss in Indiana
Reggie Miller scored 25 points in the fourth quarter propelling the Indiana Pacers to a 93 86 win over the New York Knicks giving Indiana a 3 2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Knicks players called it a wake up call as they prepare for Friday’s game in Indianapolis.
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Harness driver Howard Snyder dies after Northfield Park accident
Howard Snyder, 64, a veteran harness driver and trainer from Canfield, died after surgery for injuries from a racing mishap at Northfield Park. He was flown to MetroHealth Medical Center with a ruptured aorta, head injury, and multiple injuries, after his sulky collided with a filly on the first turn. Bill Irvine was unhurt. both horses were not injured. The coroner was to rule on the cause of death. This marked the park's second race related fatality in 37 years.
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