Dihigo’s 1938 walk-off pennant in Mexican League history
In 1938 Martin Dihigo, known as El Maestro, starred for Veracruz while managing, hitting .387 and leading in wins, strikeouts, and ERA. On September 5 he faced Satchel Paige in a pennant showdown, hit a walk-off home run in the ninth to win the title, pitching and managing in one moment. This rare feat, achieved before integration, helped cement his legend as a transcendent, underappreciated figure in baseball history.
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Vikings Capture Kirk Cousins To Lead 2018 Title Run
Captain Kirk Cousins returns as a team leader after a fully guaranteed 84 million dollar contract through 2020. Minnesota also locks in Kendricks, Hunter, and Diggs as core pieces. Training camp highlights include recovery of Calvin Cook from ACL surgery and Latavius Murray stepping in as a seasoned backup.
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Keys to face Osaka in U S Open semifinals
Madison Keys advances to the U S Open semifinals by defeating Carla Suarez Navarro 6 4 6 3, saving two break points and winning all 10 service games. She will meet Naomi Osaka in the Thursday night semifinal, while Serena Williams faces Anastasija Sevastova.
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Lakers gain 188 rushing yards in opener led by Moss
Grand Valley State coach Allen Mitchell compares upcoming Delta State visit to past playoff urgency after a 30 7 win at Lubbers Stadium. Freshman transfer Chawntez Moss rushed 15 times for 135 yards and a touchdown after joining from Pittsburgh while Jack Provencher contributed as Moss adapts to his new home in Cleveland Ohio.
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