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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1999

Page

11

Cuban defector Betancourt Herrera seeks new life after Orioles game

Rigoberto Betancourt Herrera, 54, Cuban national team pitching coach, defected after the 12-6 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. He fled Camden Yards with his bag, then spent hours hiding before seeking asylum in Baltimore police headquarters. Now living with relatives in Hialeah, he says he feels welcomed and is seeking a baseball job through agent Joe Cubas.

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Ex Negro leaguer Owens dies at 98 in Indianapolis

William Owens a grade school dropout who played for twelve Negro league teams in the 1920s and 30s and earned his high school diploma three years before his death from diabetes complications at 98 grew up in Haughville Indianapolis. He started with the Washington Potomacs in 1923 and finished with the Detroit Stars in 1933 before a varied career including Memphis Red Sox transfer and a noted triple play. He later ran a pool hall and tavern, toured as a pool player, and volunteered with Little League baseball.

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Young Rose lands in Jersey with Jackals bid

Pete Rose Jr., six months from 30, seeks to rebuild his pro career with the New Jersey Jackals after a brief Dodgers minor league stint. The son of the career hits leader aims to put up numbers in the Northern League to catch scouts and prove 1997 was more than a fluke.

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