Forgery rash sign of times for collectors
Jeff Miller examines autograph fever that has turned sports memorabilia into a business and a disease. He notes fake signatures on McGwire items, FBI sting efforts, and fans chasing stars like Derek Jeter while autographs blur the line between admiration and greed.
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Washington advances at du Maurier Open in tight win
MaliVai Washington defeated No 13 seed Jan Siemerink of the Netherlands 7 6 7 2 6 3 to reach the second round of the du Maurier Open. He next plays Bobby Kokavec after Kokavec beat Steve Campbell 6 1 6 2 in his first ATP tour win.
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Preseason Football Odds and Marked Games Highlight Jets and Others
A crowded betting table lists NFL teams and odds for preseason matchups with New York Jets noted alongside other clubs. The fragment mentions Joel Youngblood’s historic MLB feat of two teams in one day, including a Mets win then an Expos trade and late Philadelphia game.
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Raiders Coach Hails Brown as Go-To Heartbeat
Raiders coach Jon Gruden calls wide receiver Tim Brown the team’s heartbeat and go-to player, stating the club will lean on him more than ever this season to drive performance and leadership.
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Saints receiver Poole arrested after golf club attack
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Poole, 24, was charged with attacking La Crosse man Timothy Whitewater with a golf club. Poole posted a $150 cash bond, ordered to appear Aug 13, after an incident early Sunday near University of Wisconsin La Crosse training camp.
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Grove Eyes Mickey Mantle Museum In Oklahoma
Grove city leaders and state officials discussed establishing a Mantle museum in Grove. The late Hall of Fame Yankee grew up in Commerce and died of liver cancer in 1995. Mantle’s son Danny met with officials along with Oklahoma Historical Society deputy director Bob Blackburn.
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Senior PGA Tour adds 16-player match at Bighorn Club
A 16-player single elimination match play event was added to the 1998 Senior PGA Tour. It will be held November 13 through 15 at the Bighorn Golf Club in Palm Desert California.
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Harris domestic assault case dismissed in Tennessee
Knoxville court dismissed a domestic assault charge against Tennessee guard Tony Harris after the alleged victim did not appear for a second court date. Shayla D. Green, named as a longtime acquaintance of Harris, also failed to appear for a June date.
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Spencer released from hospital after Brickyard 400 crash
Winston Cup driver Jimmy Spencer left Methodist Hospital two days after a Brickyard 400 crash concussion. Attending physician Dr. Kenneth Renkens said he was in good condition and in good spirits upon release.
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Sports Schedule Highlights Across Baseball Boxing Tennis and More
Today's lineup features Cincinnati versus Atlanta at 6:35, Ankamah and Johnson versus Kiwanuka in boxing, and du Maurier Open tennis at noon. Other events include PWBA Holiday Bowl bowling, Australia vs. S. in men’s basketball delay, Cubs at Arizona, Giants at Mets, Yankees at Oakland, Boston vs. Texas, Miami vs. Tampa Bay, Phillips vs. Quiroz, and the Senior British Open at 9 a.m. Check local listings for venue details.
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