Garber earns 200th save as Braves top Reds
Gene Garber pitched two scoreless innings to preserve a 6-4 Atlanta win over the Cincinnati Reds and reach 200 career saves, becoming the sixth pitcher in majors to reach the milestone. Ken Oberkfell's ninth inning play helped set up the save for reliever Charlie Puleo.
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Mets Place Backman on 15 Day DL After Hamstring Strain
New York Mets second baseman Wally Backman was placed on the 15 day disabled list retroactive to June 9 due to a pulled left hamstring. He suffered the injury while beating out an infield single in the first inning of Monday's 4-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Backman is batting .260 with no home runs and 8 RBIs. The club optioned pitcher Tom Edens to Tidewater, Class AAA International League. Edens went 0-0 with a 6.75 ERA.
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Tazewell trio signs college football scholarships
Farewell from Tazewell features guard Robert Viney defensive tackle John Blankenship and quarterback Davis signing with Chowan Ferrum and move of Gary Matney. Davis set state title run with 1,300 yards passing and 30 TDs in career. Litz notes multiple signees, praising quality athletes from one team.
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