Rockets extend offers and acquire Kite from Magic
Houston extends qualifying offers to Matt Bullard Carl Herrera Avery Johnson and David Wood while not offering Buck Johnson. The Rockets also acquire center Greg Kite from Orlando for two second round picks.
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Alvarez Dominates Clemens as White Sox Top Red Sox 8 3
Wilson Alvarez allowed two hits in seven innings to steer Chicago past Boston 8 3. Frank Thomas had three hits and two RBIs while Lance Johnson added a two run triple. Clemens took the loss as Boston dropped his third straight decision.
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Puerto Rico advances to Barcelona Games in Olympic berth
Puerto Rico earned a spot in the Barcelona Olympics by beating Argentina 92 to 85 in the AmeriCas Tournament quarterfinals. Mario Morales sank six free throws in the final 57 seconds as Jose Ortiz and Ramon Rivas led with 19 and 15 points respectively. Puerto Rico will face the United States in the semifinals.
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Babe Ruth’s sister Mary Ruth Moberly dies at 91
Mary Ruth Moberly, sister of Babe Ruth, dies at 91 in Hagerstown Maryland at Colton Villa Nursing Center. She was born in Baltimore and grew up above her father’s Ruth’s Cafe near Camden Yards. She sometimes signed autographs as Babe Ruth’s sister and said she never witnessed his drinking or rowdy behavior when she was nearby.
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Regis sweeps Prairie in nonconference softball doubleheader
Stastny and Tucker pace Regis as Stastny fires a one hitter and Tucker drives in two runs in a 10-0 6-4 sweep at St. Pius. Regis improves to 12-19 while Prairie falls to 17-18.
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Abbott keeps pitching well as Angels lose again
San Anaheim California. The Angels lefty Jim Abbott threw a complete game with seven strikeouts and one walk, but Minnesota Twins won 2 1. Abbott fell to 10 losses despite a 2.93 ERA and 113 innings this season. Teammates’ lack of run support again doomed the effort. Abbott, born with one hand, stays stoic and focused on the next start. Twins manager Tom Kelly praised Abbott’s performance.
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City High standout McGinness claims world junior crown
Iowa City High senior Jeff McGinnes won the 127.5 pound title at the Junior World Freestyle Championships in Cali Colombia and was named outstanding wrestler. He advanced from a 10 man pool with multiple wins including a pin before topping a Turkish opponent 7-4 in the final. He aims for Junior National 127.5 crown in St Paul and to win a fourth state title for City High next season.
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Vincent calls Howe testimony-tampering charges ridiculous
New York Commissioner Fay Vincent denied trying to pressure three Yankees executives to alter their testimony at the Steve Howe hearing. He summoned Gene Michael Buck Showalter and Jack Lawn to discuss their prior statements amid a drug policy dispute and possible penalties.
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