Burleigh Grimes Reflects on Baseball and 90th Birthday
Hall of Fame pitcher Burleigh Grimes, 90, says baseball hasn’t changed, only the players. He recalls a long career from 1916 to 1934 with multiple NL clubs and the Yankees, later coaching, managing, and scouting. He comments on current topics including Harvey Kuenn, pine tar, and the sport’s tougher inside pitching.
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Stewart pays off for Rangers as Stewart shines in win
Texas Rangers pitcher Dave Stewart delivered six strong innings against the Chicago White Sox to avenge the Honeycutt trade. Tom Henke sealed the win with a four-hit, three-inning save as George Wright drove in four with a homer and double.
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Braves nip Cubs as rookie Perry fuels four-run seventh
Atlanta catcher and rookie Gerald Perry delivered a two-run pinch single in a four-run seventh, lifting the Braves to a 9-2 win over Chicago. Terry Forster closed with his 11th save as New York, Pittsburgh, St Louis and Los Angeles also posted wins. Perry, traveling from Richmond, looks to stay when Chambliss returns.
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Kittle quotes highlight quirky season for White Sox rookie
Chicago rookie Ron Kittle, a witty left fielder, provides a string of memorable quips from his 1983 season. He ribs his New York omelette, recalls minor league days in Edmonton, explains wearing glasses, and even blames a gopher for a fielding miscue during a Detroit game.
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Strange Leads By One As Zoeller Closes Gap In Hartford
In Hartford at the 54 hole mark Strange holds a slim lead at 13 under after a finish that included Murphy and Zoeller tying him briefly. Zoeller birdied early to surge toward 12 under while Murphy moved ahead with a key 9 iron approach and birdie at 15.
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