Boles Fired as Marlins Manager. Perez Takes Interim Charge
John Boles is fired as Florida Marlins manager and replaced on an interim basis by Hall of Famer Tony Perez. The move follows criticism from pitcher Dan Miceli of the coaching staff and comes before a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Perez, previously on Dombrowski’s staff, briefly managed Cincinnati in 1993.
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Arizona Wildcats win sixth softball title at WCWS
Lindsey Collins lined a solo homer and Jennie Finch pitched a four hitter as Arizona defeated UCLA 1-0 to capture the Women's College World Series crown. Finch improved to 32-0 with seven strikeouts, while UCLA pitcher Freed went the distance.
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Baseball results and eliminations from late May college matchups
A string of college baseball results shows Arizona beating Oklahoma 5 4 in two innings and UCLA rolling past Stanford 5 0. Other games include California 5 Michigan 2 and Iowa 1 with Iowa eliminated, Stanford 1 California 0 with California eliminated, Oklahoma 13 innings to beat LSU 2 and advance, and Arizona 1 Stanford 0 with Stanford eliminated. UCLA 6 LSU 0 with LSU eliminated. final note Arizona 1 UCLA 0.
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Iverson Steals Fourth Quarter to Tie Eastern Finals
Allen Iverson surges with 11 of his team's final 13 points including seven in a row after a mouth hit as the 76ers beat the Bucks 89-83 to knot the series at 2-2. Mutombo and Hill provide key production as Philadelphia clamps down late. Iverson finishes 28 with eight assists and four rebounds. Bucks struggle late.
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G-Men host regional showdown with Magna Vista tonight
Graham meets Magna Vista at East River Soccer Complex after beating Tazewell 8-3 to claim SWC title. Greg DeGray with four goals and two assists, Jay Mercke adds three goals, Nathan Belcher one goal. GHL coach Mercke notes lost defenders and offense key. The regional games begin 5:30 p.m. with Tazewell at Virginia High at 7 p.m.
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Giambi? No Giies Leads Cards Past Brewers In Home Return
St Louis, after Mark Giies homered in his first game since April 15, beat Milwaukee 6-2 as McGwire, activated before the game, added a two run shot in the sixth. Albert Pujols also homered twice while Matt Morris pitched six shutout innings.
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Mountain Festival wraps with lanes doubles and tennis
The final day features Gordon Bailey racing the lane at Mountaineer Lanes in the doubles tourney. Brother William watches as the doubles duo competes while a tennis tournament and softball event also take place.
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