Baseball score roundup from Monday games
Major League Baseball results show Easton defeating Cincinnati 10 to 3 and Toronto beating St. Louis 4 to 1. Tampa Bay won 5 to 3 against Milwaukee. Other games note Houston at Baltimore and Atlanta at Texas, both listed late with Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs and Washington at Los Angeles Angels also late.
Pistons struggle after 2-0 deficit in NBA Finals
Detroit complains about officiating after a 97-76 loss to San Antonio in Game 2. Coach Brown cites a statistic on officiating recapping 1-7 with two specific referees and 11-1 otherwise. Spurs' Duncan and Ginobili lead, while Parker Bowen and Horry provide pivotal plays as San Antonio spreads the floor and executes on both ends.
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Beavers and G-Men add second 2005 meeting
Bluefield Beavers and Graham G-Men will play a second game this season due to scheduling needs. The Aug 26 opener at Mitchell Stadium will be followed by a Sept 30 rematch at Graham’s home venue. Both coaches see financial and competitive value in the extra matchup.
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Ramirez, Clement Star as Red Sox Trample Reds 10-3
Manny Ramirez hit a three run homer and Matt Clement pitched eight strong innings to pace Boston past Cincinnati 10-3 in Fenway’s first meeting since the 1975 World Series. Clement improved to 7-1 while Eric Milton took the loss for the Reds who yielded 16 Boston hits.
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Golfers Know Perils of Pinehurst Greens
Pinehurst No 2, designed by Donald Ross, features crowned greens and subtle bumps that challenge the field of 156 entering the U S Open. Veteran Lee Janzen, a two time Open winner, has worked the course ahead of Thursday’s start.
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Summers Begin for Princeton Tigers Amid Youthful Roster
Princeton's 2005 summer practice starts with 17 sophomores and a few seniors, as coach Ted Spadaro emphasizes improved alignment and conditioning after a 2-8 2004 season. Running backs Marcus Hayes Jason Bowles and William Gardner anchor the backfield as workouts average 42 athletes per day.
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Baseball memories clash with modern schedules in veteran observer notes
Larry Hypes laments shifts from classic World Series matchups to night games and DH rules, arguing that storied rivalries like Red Sox and Cubs should stay separate from interleague play. He recalls Babe Ruth era choices, 1960s Busch Stadium moments, and Torre’s St Louis seasons as part of a fading tradition.
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