U S Cagers Rout Italy In World Championship Opener
The United States beat Italy 86-64 in Malaga to finish 5-0 in Group C and reach the World Championship semifinal rounds in Oviedo. Key guards Smith Amaker Bogues Kerr fueled the win as David Robinson piled 14 points and 10 rebounds. USA leads 22-12 early and 36-16 before halftime. The team has two days off before meeting Argentina.
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Reds win as rain halts double header opener
Chris Jones hit a leadoff homer in the fourth to decide the game for Cedar Rapids, 7-3 over Quad-City. Mike Campbell allowed two first inning homers but shut out the Angels the rest of the way. Cedar Rapids built a 6-3 lead after a late double steal and timely hits before the rain halted play before the second game.
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Teleconnect dominates Storm II in early league clash
Teleconnect improved to 11-0 overall and 4-0 second half with an 8-1 win over Storm II at Ellis Park. Michael White improved to 7-0 with five hits and 11 strikeouts. Hartwig Wegmann and Anderson had multiple hits, while Storm II’s Carson went 2-for-3. Fleck's Miller High Life forfeited to Marion Chiro practic on an illegal substitution. Storm II sits 3-3 in the second half and 5-9 overall. Marion 2-2, 6-6. Fleck's 2-3, 6-7.
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Rose Says Reds Contend For NL West Title
Cincinnati manager Pete Rose states the Reds have turned around and now contest for the NL West crown after a 5-22 start. Pitching, hitting, and rising form fuel a 33-21 stretch, with Tom Browning improving to 7-7. The team aims to carry momentum into a series with the Expos.
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Oil Can Boyd Bypassed Sparks Ire at Red Sox Park
Boston pitcher Dennis Boyd stormed from the ballpark after learning he was not chosen as an AL All-Star. Manager Dick Howser bypassed him among eight AL hurlers, triggering a clubhouse disruption and prompting team executives to plan a meeting to decide next steps. Boyd had an 11-6 record and 3.71 ERA at the time.
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Brenly Crowns Giants With Three-Run Shot In Win
San Francisco veteran Bob Brenly hit a three run homer a single and drew a walk helping the Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3. Brenly stayed dangerous at the plate while teammate Jeffrey Leonard fought through a sore wrist as San Diego Padres and other league results followed.
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