Knoxville Nationals Sprint Car Race Draws Global Fans
The Knoxville Nationals at Marion County Fairgrounds drew about 20 000 fans for the four day sprint car event. 106 drivers from 18 states plus Canada and Australia competed for a $270 000 purse led by Bobby Allen with a first place $35 000.
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Orioles rookie Telford wins debut against Athletics
Anthony Telford, called up from Class AA Hagerstown, pitched seven innings of one hit ball to beat Oakland 3-2 at Memorial Stadium. Cal Ripken and Joe Orsulak homered as Baltimore snapped a four-game skid, Telford earning his first win.
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Tony LaRussa
Miley Welcomes First Child as Reds, Giants Rainout
Dave Miley flies to Tampa to greet his newborn son Cody Alan Miley born Sunday at Women's Hospital. Miley leaves Cedar Rapids to return after his first child, while the Reds game against Clinton is rained out with a 2-0 Giants lead wiped as umpires call it after a 45 minute delay. The Midwest League playoffs begin August 31 and stat-keepers list the game as a rainout with all stats erased for now.
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Steinbrenner remains in doubt over Yankees future
A federal judge set a hearing on whether George Steinbrenner can stay as Yankees general partner. The suit, brought by two limited partners from Cleveland, seeks to keep him in control, arguing Dowd's findings against Steinbrenner were distorted. Steinbrenner has said he intends to resign, but others doubt his departure if a restraining order blocks the July 30 agreement.
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Love wins International with two players scoring double eagles
Davis Love III captures the event under the modified Stableford scoring system as Jim Gallagher and Steve Pate each card double eagles. Pate and Gallagher hit two eagles during a dramatic final round, while Love posted nine birdies and four bogeys to finish with 18 points.
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Yugoslavia Captures World Championship In 92 75 Victory
Yugoslavia defeated the Soviet Union 92 to 75 to win its third World Championship tying the Soviet Union for most titles. Toni Kukoc anchored the defense against Valeri Tikhonenko as Yugoslavia built a 26 10 first quarter lead and never relinquished control.
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