Hank Steinbrenner Poised To Take Active Yankees Role
New York AP reports Hank Steinbrenner is expected to take an active role in Yankees baseball affairs like his father George. GM Pete Peterson says Hank will consult on moves and player acquisitions, with George Steinbrenner resigning as general partner by August 20. WABC GM Fred Weintraub welcomes the change, noting a more favorable climate.
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Legion Blue ousted Western Dubuque in district title game
Western Dubuque beat Cedar Rapids Blue 10-9 at Prairie High School to win the Legion district baseball tournament and advance to the state tournament August 10 to 12 in Ames. Brad Pins scored the decisive run in the ninth after a single by Brian Leibfried and an error.
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Cedar Rapids Knights sweep two in CABA World Series
The Cedar Rapids Knights won two consolation bracket games in the 10-and-under CABA World Series defeating Missouri 8-0 and Illinois 12-4 in five innings. Pitchers Snyder and Black struck out eight while Weber and Sanderson allowed five hits. Klooster had four hits and two RBIs, and Kissner went 3-for-3 with three RBIs.
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Reds Prospect Haney Shines as Turek Delivers in Rockford Loss
Reds pitcher Joe Turek improved to 10-5 with a 2.19 ERA in a strong complete-game effort against Rockford, while Haney earns a future box score mention as a Reds prospect. Turek credits pitching coach Terry Abbott for improved focus, and outfielders Sanders and Kremblas make key plays to limit Rockford.
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Fitzpatrick's win seals PTL title over Hills Bank
Fitzpatrick's rallies from a 16-point deficit to beat Hills Bank 113 108 in the PTL final at City High. Nurse scored 30, Skinner 29, Kraayenbrink 17, while Moe added 30 for Hills Bank. Larson named Lohaus league MVP for his unselfish, passing style and leadership.
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Boggs powers Red Sox to three game sweep of White Sox
Wade Boggs collected his second straight three hit game as Boston beat Chicago 9-5. Tom Bolton earned his fifth win in six decisions, rebounding from recent shaky starts, while Rob Murphy finished. The White Sox suffered their fourth straight loss.
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Nolan Ryan weighs future after 300th victory
Milwaukee AP Nolan Ryan, 43, with 300 wins and 5,000 strikeouts, contemplates retirement after this season. He backs pain but says rest may help, while stressing his Texas Rangers future depends on team sentiment and his back healing. The Hall of Fame ace remains a top draw with Rangers home sellouts and leading strikeout ratio on the staff.
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Hawaii and SCI join forces for 16U World Series run
Eight SCI players join eight Hawaii teammates to form a combined team opening against a Chicago squad in the seven day event in Laredo Texas. Coach Don Rajtora notes regional conflicts delayed SCI qualification and says the dual roster strengthens their bid. Names include Colin Mattiace Dan Rajtora John Fulton Chad Wiese Dave Packingham Matt Hatcher Kevin Sedlak Reggie Ripple.
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Arkansas leaves SWC for SEC reshaping college football
Arkansas voters approved transition to the SEC in 1991 for all sports except football, which stays in the SWC until 1991 then goes independent before joining the SEC in 1992. The move makes Arkansas the 11th SEC member amid talks of new league expansions and divisions.
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Nine Gazette area players named to all state baseball teams
Nine Gazette area players earned first team honors in the Iowa Newspaper Association all state baseball selections. Cedar Rapids Jefferson and Norway dominate with two players each on the 4A 3A and 2A 1A squads. Second team picks include Tim Johnson Rich Stout Shannon Bucknell and Jamie Arendt.
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CABA 15 and under World Series bracket play advances
California defeats Davenport 4-0 and Maryland beats Oelwein 10-2 to win in winners bracket. Missouri wins 8-3 over Arizona and Ohio edges New York 6-5. In losers bracket Illinois Michigan Kansas and Georgia win with Michigan 6-4 over Cedar Rapids Titans and Illinois 3-0 over Linn-Mar. Winners action resumes at 10 a.m. at Hayes and Jefferson. Losers bracket games at Kennedy and Daniels Park.
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Hanson Holds Third After Second Round At Oklahoma Junior Classic
Mark Hanson of Cedar Rapids sits 1 under par 141 after rounds of 72 and 69 at The Greens in Oklahoma City. He trails the two leaders by one stroke in the American Junior Golf Association event.
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