McGwire Powers All Star Home Run Derby Beatdown
Mark McGwire belted 12 homers at Jack Murphy Stadium to pace the AL in the All-Star Home Run Derby, with Ken Griffey Jr adding seven as the AL routed the NL 27 13. Ripken and Griffey provided long drives, while McGwire claimed the spotlight with dominant power.
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Larry Walker
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Gary Sheffield
Jose Canseco
Oakland
Canseco
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Rick Turner
Cal Ripken Jr
Baltimore Orioles
Wide All Star Field Shifts to New Faces and Moments
Baseball faces a changing All-Star stage with first timers like Carlos Baerga Ivan Rodriguez and Edgar Martinez joining Gary Sheffield Larry Walker and Darren Daulton in the NL and AL rosters. Reggie Jackson awaits his 1972 showcase as memories meet the new generation in the game’s coming-out party.
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Koufax
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Ivan Rodriguez
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Jackson
Bob Gibson
Reggie
Gibson
Steve Carlton
Phil Jackman on politics in U S Gymnastics and sports
Phil Jackman critiques the U S Gymnastics Federation for political influence in women's Olympic selection, noting injuries and coach influence. he highlights Dan O'Brien, Tom Gugliotta, and Dennis Erickson, plus the College Football Hall of Fame fate and Notre Dame, all amid broader sports and governance concerns.
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Barcelona
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Dennis Erickson
University of Miami
Sony
Fred Couples
College Football Hall of Fame
Kings Mill
Ohio
South Bend
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Notre Dame
Glavine and Brown to Start All Star Game Showdown
The All Star starting rosters include Glavine for the National League and Kevin Brown for the American League. Bobby Cox lists Ozzie Smith leading off for the NL with Gwynn Bonds McGriff Pendleton Van Slyke Sandberg Santiago and Glavine in the lineup. Tom Kelly sets Alomar Boggs Puckett Carter McGwire Ripken Griffey Alomar and Brown for the AL.
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Atlanta
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Toronto
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Minnesota
Kirby Puckett
Joe Carter
Oakland
Mark McGwire
Baltimore
Cal Ripken
Seattle
Ken Griffey Jr
Cleveland
Sandy Alomar
Cedar Rapids Reds rally after skipper's address in Kane County
The Cedar Rapids Reds rebounded from a 6-7 start to win the first half and clinch a playoff berth by one game over Quad City. Manager Mark Berry challenged the team after a rough stretch, leading to an 8-3 run following a July 3 doubleheader sweep at Kane County.
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Burlington
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