Strike Threat Casts Shadow Over Orioles Season
A veteran fan weighs the impact of a possible baseball strike on the season and pennant races. The piece critiques owner claims of economic distress, argues against a salary cap, and questions the fairness of payroll talks while noting past collusion and the lure of big-money sales.
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Raveling near Seton Hall move after USC offer
Southern Cal basketball coach George Raveling was turned down for a higher salary and two-year extension and is expected to take Seton Hall's head coaching job, sources say. The Star-Ledger cites close associates and USC officials in Newark.
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Bulgaria shocks Germany to reach World Cup semifinals
Bulgaria stunned defending champion Germany 2 1 at Giants Stadium as Hristo Stoitchkov equalized with a 76th minute free kick and Iordan Letchkov headed home three minutes later. The Bulgarians advance to face Italy while Germany exits in the quarterfinals.
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Tipoff and schedule chaos blotches day sports agenda
Television listings crown ESPN telecasts from bicycle racing to baseball. Ken Griffey Jr. draws praise from Lou Piniella while prep softball and high school baseball games fill the afternoon. Auto racing and stock car news headline Inside sections with Indy car and Daytona questions.
White Sox ride McDowell to seventh straight win over Brewers
Chicago, led by Jack McDowell's return to top form, won 7-2 in Milwaukee to stretch their streak to six and remain two games behind Cleveland in the AL Central. Lance Johnson drove in three and stole home as McDowell improved to 7-7 with eight innings of strong pitching.
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Irvine does it again on Ellis' 18th hole
Irvine captures the Men's City Senior Amateur title at Ellis Park with a final round 2-under 70 to edge Gene Owens by one stroke. He wrapped up the tourney with a 2-over 145 after a back nine surge that included birdies on 17 and 18. Ted Rodgers defended the Super Seniors crown with 75s, Ed Bernacki won the Silver Seniors playoff with 164.
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Rudd Gains First Victory As Owner Driver In Slick 50 300
Ricky Rudd won the Slick 50 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway for his first victory as an owner driver. Dale Earnhardt led late after Ernie Irvan crashed, grabbing the Winston Cup points lead by four over Irvan with 2,511 to 2,507.
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