Fisk lifts 307th as White Sox beat Yankees
Carlton Fisk hits his 307th homer in the second inning to move past Yogi Berra on the all time catcher home run list as the White Sox face the Yankees. Reds activate Daniels and Winningham while Skeeter Barnes returns to triple A Nashville. Carl Lewis to run 800 relay with Santa Monica Track Club at Paris meet.
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Former SC defensive coordinator acquitted on steroid charges
In court on Wednesday former South Carolina defensive coordinator Tom Gadd was acquitted of two misdemeanor charges tied to alleged steroid use and distribution within the university’s athletic department.
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Lakers center bid grows as Cooper stalls trade talk
Reserve guard Michael Cooper said he would not be surprised if traded by the Los Angeles Lakers as the team seeks a center to replace Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He noted the Lakers want to keep the starting unit intact and would support such a move.
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Rivalry grows as Orioles and Pirates win fan support in Appalachia
In Princeton and Bluefield the Bluefield Orioles and Princeton Pirates see strong but wavering crowds for Appalachian League play. Managers Mike Young and Julio Garcia praise growing fan turnout averaging about 1,354 per game in a two game split at Hunnicutt Field, while officials caution the Birds Pirates rivalry may not reach the intensity of local gridiron battles.
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Bucs gain confidence in first win over Bluefield
Princeton Pirates snap 0-for-7 skid of Bill Holmes and Austin Manahan with a two run homer in the eighth inning, lifting to a 10-5 win over the Baby Birds and a split with Bluefield in the Appalachian League Northern Division. Holmes said he went up aiming for contact and power wasn’t his goal.
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Misplays hand Pulaski 7 2 win over Orioles in opener
The Pulaski Braves capitalized on Bluefield mistakes to score five unearned a final two innings and beat the Orioles 7-2 in the home opener. Pulaski starter Mark Wohlers struck out 11 over seven, while Orioles balks and misplays spurred the decisive eighth inning.
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Henderson Traded Back to Oakland in Shake-Up
Rickey Henderson returns to Oakland after 4% stormy years with New York. The Bay Area star is sent back with Eric Plunk Greg Cadaret and Luis Polonia for a relief core, hoping to spark the Athletics as Canseco era injuries bite. Henderson, 29, seeks another World Series run and a big contract, while Oakland hopes his speed revives a lineup short on power.
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Evert risks Wimbledon entry due to ear infection
Wimbledon preparations hit snag as Chris Evert withdraws from Eastbourne with an ear infection that left her dizzy and nauseous. A doctor warned recovery could take two days to a week, clouding plans for her first round at Wimbledon where she hoped to extend her semifinal streak.
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Rose's betting slips tie Pete Rose to gambling case
Handwriting analysis and fingerprints on betting slips link Pete Rose to gambling on Reds games. The Times and AP report FBI possession and ongoing legal action as Rose fights a potential lifetime ban and seeks to block a New York hearing. Court action and witness lists proceed amid heavy media attention in Cincinnati and Atlanta.
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