Bonds breaks Bauman's minor league home run record
Barry Bonds surpasses Joe Bauman's 1954 minor league mark of 72 homers set in the Longhorn League while playing for Roswell in 1954. Bauman, now 79, recalls watching Bonds on TV as the new record stands, with Bonds hitting his 73rd in the final 1954 season game.
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Ruth Still Holds Major Batting Records Despite 1920s Breaks
Babe Ruth remains the holder or co holder of over 40 batting records even after rivals broke several marks this season. He led majors in home runs for 11 seasons and in runs eight times, RBIs five times, and walks 11 times, with standout feats including 379 on-base years in 1923 and 13 consecutive scoreless World Series innings in 1916.
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Glavine Dominates Astros in 1-0 Braves Win to Take 2-0 Lead
Tom Glavine pitched eight sharp innings as Atlanta beat Houston 1-0 to take a 2-0 lead in the NL first round. Julio Lugo misplayed a key grounder to fuel the Braves’ victory, with John Smoltz earning the save and Burkett set to start Game 3 against Shane Reynolds.
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Division Series Baseball Playoff Pitchers and Outcomes
In the American League playoffs Oakland hosts New York while Seattle visits Cleveland as both series feature top starters and late-inning drama. The National League sees Atlanta lead Houston 2 0, with St Louis tied 1 1 against Arizona after a seven run Tuesday.
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Mulder Stymies Yankees In A's Game One Victory
Oakland pitcher Mark Mulder, in his first postseason start, held the Yankees to one run over six and two thirds innings as Terrence Long and Jason Giambi homered for the A's in a 5-3 win. Damon went 4-for-4 with a steal, and New York faced a tougher playoff path.
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Bears begin 2-1 stirs memories of historic glory
The Chicago Bears, 2-1 for the season, reflect on past division titles and world championships as Halas Hall banners honor the franchise. Players cite defense and young linebackers Urlacher Colvin Holdman in shaping a hungry, improving team after a 31-3 win over the Falcons.
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Boxing great Eddie Futch dies at 90 in Las Vegas
Eddie Futch, famed boxing trainer who prepared 20 world champions including Larry Holmes Joe Frazier Riddick Bowe Michael Spinks and Trevor Berbick, died at age 90 in Las Vegas after a long distinguished career. The Clark County coroner reported his death Wednesday morning.
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