Mitchell’s 40th homer puts Giants ahead in NL West
Kevin Mitchell belted his 40th of the season to push the Giants’ NL West lead to 22 games as San Francisco blanked the Mets 5-0 behind Bob Knepper’s four-hitter. Mitchell, one of the decade’s four 40-homer hitters, downplayed the milestone while teammate Roger Craig praised Knepper’s pitching in heat of pennant race.
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Sosa shines in Sox debut in 10-2 win over Twins
Sam Sosa led Chicago with three hits including a two run homer in his White Sox debut at the Metrodome. Eric King earned the win over Minnesota as Sosa and teammates boosted the offense, ending Chicago's three game skid while dropping the Twins to three straight losses.
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Petrovic Joins Trail Blazers After Buyout Deal
Yugoslav basketball star Drazen Petrovic agreed to join the Portland Trail Blazers after an NBA approved buyout with Real Madrid. The 6-5 forward will play for Portland next season, pending league clearance, after leaving Real Madrid with three years still on his contract.
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Western Illinois coach battles cancer while coaching on mission
Bruce Craddock, 45, Western Illinois University football coach, battles a intestinal tumor and undergoes chemotherapy after surgery revealed multiple tumors. He reflects on purpose, family, and coaching now as he awaits test results to gauge remission. He notes possible Agent Orange exposure from Vietnam era.
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