Willie Mays Retires From Baseball After this Season
Age caps Willie Mays as he announces end of playing career at season's end. The 42 year old star, once a fleet center fielder with Giants, Mets, and Negro Leagues origins, reflects on a career defined by speed, fielding, and power before a packed Shea Stadium press conference.
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Seven Star Sports: Los Angeles 5, Atlanta 3 in 12 innings
In a 12 inning affair the Los Angeles team defeated Atlanta 5 to 3. Friday’s schedule features Montreal at Chicago with Rogers 9-3 facing Hooton 13-14, Pittsburgh at New York with Blass 3-8 facing Seaver 17-1, St Louis at Philadelphia with Wise 13-12 facing Ruthven 6-9, San Francisco at San Diego with D AQuisto 0-0 and Barr 11-15, Greif 9-16 and Jones 3-5.
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Hope Parks to sponsor men's 7 man flag football league
The Hope Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a men's 7 man flag football league if at least 40 men show interest. A meeting is set for Thursday September 20 at 5 30 in the Parks and Recreation Office at Fair Park City Shop to discuss program details. Adults out of high school are invited to attend or call the Parks and Recreation office at 6511 to express support.
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Cats Hunt Second Win in Camden Fairview Clash
Bobcats seek a second win as they face Camden Fairview Cardinals at Hammons Stadium at 7 30 p m. Hope was 2 0 last year but returns 20 starters and aims to leverage a stronger offense and defense. A win would boost their bid for top standings while Fairview lparents a potent passing game and strong middle play, totaling 79 points this season. The Bobcats vow disciplined drives and minimized mistakes to secure victory.
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Tigers Struck Hard As Orioles Dominate In Blowout
The Detroit Tigers endured a brutal night as Baltimore swept them 9-0 while the Orioles stole five bases including a home steal in the first three innings. Detroit managed only five hits off Jim Palmer, and pinch hitter Frank Howard hit into a triple play in the fifth.
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Mets smash Pirates in 2-game sweep
The New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 in 13 innings to sweep the series and move into second place in the NL East with three teams within a game. The win tightens the division race as Montreal Expos, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Cubs stay within striking distance.
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