Duerson Signs New Bears Deal Ends Holdout
Chicago Bears star Dave Duerson ended his holdout by signing a new contract, with terms undisclosed. Veteran defensive tackle Steve McMichael remained a holdout, while Ditka commented on the importance of keeping key players and ruled out fines.
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Dunston's incredible catch saves Cubs in tense finale
In a tight NL East race showdown at Wrigley, Shawon Dunston made an over the shoulder catch in left field then fired a one hop to double up Juan Samuel at first, preserving a 6-5 Chicago win over the Mets. Cubs closer Mitch Williams earned the save.
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Power Stars as Cardinals Blank Expos 2-0 on Road Win
Ted Power fires seven strong for St. Louis as they beat Montreal 2-0. Vince Coleman drives in a run and makes a stunning defensive play, ending his MLB record 50 straight successful stolen base attempts. Jeff Huson boots an error that lets Ozzie Smith score in the seventh. Coleman also later scores in the ninth after a single and steals.
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Mayotte and Gilbert Reach Sovran Bank Classic Semis
Top seeds Tim Mayotte and Brad Gilbert advanced to the semifinals of the Sovran Bank Classic. Mayotte defeated Simon Youl 6-3 6-3, while Gilbert outlasted Paul Chamberlin 6-7 6-4 6-4 in 2 hours 45 minutes. Mayotte faces Todd Witsken. Gilbert meets Richey Reneberg. Chamberlin, back after Wimbledon, saw a late first-set lead slip. Mayotte dominated Youl with a strong net game on the fast hard court.
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West Coast sticks to downtown streets in first San Diego stickball tourney
A West Coast stickball craze began in downtown San Diego with 24 teams in a three game tournament backed by the Central City Association. The K-9 of North Park won the 1957 Chevy hubcap trophy over Lights Out of San Diego Gas & Electric. Players adapted with traffic free streets, rubber balls, and gloves while licensing and police barriers kept play safe.
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