Glasses spared as Bid misses Belmont after Coastals win
Providence inn owner Jack Messick recalls saving priceless Triple Crown heirloom glasses when Spectacular Bid faded to third behind Coastal and Golden Act in the Belmont Stakes. He notes how a costly bid on Bid would have cost him about $1,500 for new glasses and props, while Coastal’s victory spared the fragile mementos.
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Marple Newtown tops Oregon Goods in 5-hitter win streak
Steve Toler pitched a five hitter as Marple Newtown defeated Oregon Goods 5-3 for its fourth straight win. Joss allowed five hits over six innings for Itri. Briarcliffe won 5-2 at Haak's Sunoco to take first in Barrett Division. Penfield stretched unbeaten run to six with a 3-1 victory over Clifton Heights.
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Williams Game Notches Third No-Hitter Of Season
Dean Williams pitched his third no hitter of the season at age 5 in the Lagi League division, fanning all opponents as his team Movers beat Chester Youth 8 to 1. Dave drove in four runs with two doubles, Williams and Eddie LeDonne each had two hits for Logan.
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Swarthmore College names interim men’s basketball coach
Swarthmore Swarthmore College appoints John DiGregorio Jr as interim coach for men’s basketball while Ernie Prudente takes a leave of absence. DiGregorio, a Temple University graduate, has coached at Ridley North Junior High and Malvern Prep, with prior assistant roles at Delaware County Community College and various independent teams. He also serves as physical education instructor at Ridley North and is linked to women’s program leadership.
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Plasha caps football career with final defensive stand
Defensive back Plasha shines in his last game as his team edges Swarthmore 8-6. He intercepted North quarterback Doug Guyer twice and delivered a key hit on a fourth and goal near the end. Plasha, a sophomore on base and junior, says he’ll miss football and baseball next year. Guyer escaped injury, and the final play capped a memorable finish.
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Tigers hire Moss as manager and sign Anderson to five-year pact
Tigers offer Moss a managerial contract while giving Anderson a five-year deal. Campbell cites Anderson as the best available option and compares him to Charlie Dressen, saying he knows the young players well and wants a full-year chance. The move follows Moss’s departure from the Detroit farm system and Houk’s retirement.
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Espinosa shaves Astros as Phillies hit milestone crowd
Espinosa pitched shutout innings to beat Houston 6-5 in his first start since May 30 after a tonsilitis layoff. He walked none and fired a sneaky fastball past hitters. The Phillies drew 34,177 for a record attendance surpassing 1 million for the first time in club history as Joe Niekro prepared to start for the Astros.
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