Reinsdorf Sees Possible Strike Threaten Season
Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf warned a players strike could end the 1995 season and extend into 1996 if negotiations fail. He spoke before the game with the Milwaukee Brewers as the players association prepared a counter proposal to labor negotiator Richard Ravitch.
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Griffey Grabs All Star Start as Break Nears
Ken Griffey Jr. tops fan voting with 6.08 million to lead the American League starters for the All Star Game. He notes a home run record boost interest in baseball as he eyes Roger Maris 61 in a season trending toward the midway point. Ozzie Smith leads NL voting with Cal Ripken Jr. heading AL shortstop. The game is set for July 12 in Pittsburgh.
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Cone shuts down Jays as Royals win big in All-Star bid
Kansas City ace David Cone improves to 12-4 after seven solid innings, aided by Mike Macfarlane and Greg Gagne homers, boosting his All-Star case and lowering his AL ERA to 2.68. Toronto suffers its 13th loss in 15 games as Cito Gaston calls Cone the lone Royals rep.
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Benes fires 1 hit gem as Padres top Mets 7-0
Andy Benes pitched his first career one hitter and struck out 13 in a 7-0 San Diego win over New York. He added a three run double and Eddie Williams homered to back the effort, with Rico Brogna breaking up the no hit bid in the eighth.
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Carpet Country Wins Softball Title With Late Surge
Carpet Country beat Kraus 15-12 in the championship to finish 7-2 against Kraus this season. Bryant Kee ney earned tournament MVP after a 12-for-21, seven homer five game run as Carpet Country built a 15-4 lead and withstood a Kraus rally. Bergen Insurance and Toads Electric also earned strong showings with Bergen’s Bruce Bergen and Sandy Jensen pivotal in their five game runs.
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Fifth Season 8K entries set record for race day
A record field of over 2,300 participants entered the Fifth Season events including 990 in the 8K, 525 in the 5K, and about 800 children in the fun run. Races start 8 a.m. on Third Avenue and First Street SE, finish at Greene Square Park, with packet pickup from 6:30 a.m. at the YWCA and race-day registration. Adults pay $20, children $6.
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Martin Brothers dominate at national AAU tournament
Iowa Martin Brothers 18-and-under girls basketball team won two pool games at the national tournament beating South Carolina 118-69 and Texas 91-85. Janelle Grimm scored 37 points for Des Moines area, with Amy Herrig and Stacy Frese contributing key points.
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