Hamilton wins Dura-Lable 500 at Phoenix in Petty comeback
Bobby Hamilton won the Dura-Labe 500 at Phoenix International Raceway, giving Richard Petty his first win in 13 years as Hamilton led final 30 laps in the No. 43 Pontiac. Terry Labonte finished third while closing in on the Winston Cup title, needing only an eighth place to clinch at Atlanta.
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Yankees Clinch 1996 World Series Title in Dramatic Comeback
The New York Yankees defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in game six to capture their 23rd title and end a 18-year wait. Pitching by Wetteland Pettitte Cone and Key dominated, while offensive depth from Leyritz Williams Boggs and O Neill powered the comeback after dropping two at home. Torre praised all players, noting personal hardships in the season and the team’s collective effort as the key to victory.
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Abarca eyes Region V finals in Wichita action
Enrique Abarca of Wichita State Kansas faces Colorado’s Marc Bauer in the Rolex Region V singles final after beating Artur Rusiecki of Colorado 6-3 6-2 and Gareth Williams 6-4 2-6 6-3. Abarca and Xavier Avila also chase the doubles title against KU teammates Luis Uribe and Fernando Sierra following earlier wins.
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Braves Still Having World Series Woes
The Atlanta Braves face their sixth losing World Series in recent years after a 3-2 Game 6 defeat to the Yankees. Veterans like Greg Maddux and Fred McGriff assess missed chances, while Andruw Jones and Jermaine Dye offer future optimism. Free agent whispers surround John Smoltz as he weighs his options.
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