Rose guilt debate echoes in sports column
Leskie Pinson argues the Pete Rose case hinges on evidence and due process. He questions the fairness of one sided rulings, contrasts betting rules with cocaine use, and urges consistent accountability across baseball's leadership and players. Pinson notes Rose’s stature and media scrutiny shaping public opinion.
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Lendl and Chang Shine at Wimbledon Opening
At Wimbledon Centre Court Ivan Lendl fought three hours to defeat Nicolas Pereira of Venezuela 7-6 4-6 6-3 in a display of grit while 17 year old Michael Chang topped Bill Scanlon 6-4 6-3 2-6 6-3. Stefan Edberg defended his title with a straight set win over Chris Pridham as crowds cheered including the Duchess of York. Becker and Connors opened with wins, illustrating a dynamic start to the tournament.
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Jimmy Condors
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Dowd report details Rose $2000 per game bets 87 season
The Dowd report alleges Pete Rose bet $2000 per game on Reds and other teams during 1987, part of a three year gambling scheme run with aides to place bets and handle losses. It quotes Rose admitting betting since 1975 and describes bookmaker links, with evidence he bet on Cincinnati games in 1985 1986 and 1987.
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Lights Out Ends Orioles Indians Game in Bluefield
A power outage at Bowen Field halted a Burlington Orioles game in the sixth inning after a blown breaker left the lights out. The game will resume July 30 at 5 p m. in a two game series, with Bluefield and Burlington continuing to chase a win as injuries and weather concerns loom. Nolan Lane and Keith Kessinger provided key hits, but the outage forced a suspension after a four run fourth.
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Pirates pull out wild win in ninth over Bristol 11-10
Alberto De Los Santos scored on Eddie Rodriguez's second wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth as Princeton Pirates rallied from 10-5 with six runs to edge Bristol 11-10 for a two game sweep. Tim Curley and Ramon Rodriguez sparked the rally with timely hits, Manahan delivered key two runs, and Rudy Pemberton drove in three. Bristol had taken a 10-5 lead after a five-hit sixth inning.
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Dooley stumbles in bid for first complete game shutout
Princeton Pirates right hander Marvin Dooley carried a 4-0 lead into the ninth against Bristol before fatigue and control issues surfaced. He was lifted after 8 2 3 innings, having struck out six and allowed only one walk, as Ramon Martinez finished Bristol off and Dooley earned his first win of the year.
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Unpredictable NBA draft fuels swirling pick chatter
New York AP reports Danny Ferry and peers vie for No. 1 choice as draft day nears. Ferry, Duke 6 10 forward, says outcomes remain uncertain with teams trading stars like Turpin and Charles Smith after drafts. Names in the mix include Elliott Ellison King Rice and Ferry, while the exact destination remains a mystery.
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