McGwire hits 62nd homer to break Maris record
Mark McGwire, nicknamed the Sultan of Swat in jest by fans, hit his 62nd home run of the 1998 season off Chicago pitcher Steve Trachsel at Busch Stadium. The shot, a line-drive that cleared the corner, surpassed Roger Maris's 37-year-old record and drew a nationwide roar as McGwire circled the bases with teammates and fans celebrating.
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Home run blizzard may not last, says historian
Baseball analyst Bill James of Lawrence predicts the current surge of home runs will reverse within five years. He notes the game's natural rhythm changes and recalls Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa and Ken Griffey Jr. feats as extraordinary in a year of rising long balls.
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Markets bullish on rate rumors
New York stocks surged on Tuesday with the Dow up 380.53 points to 8020.78 as investors bet on a potential Fed rate cut after Greenspan signaled easing to offset Asia and Russia turmoil. Nasdaq rose 6 percent to 1660.86 amid a global rally and a return from a prior steep selloff.
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Clinton lawyer blocked from reviewing Starr report early
Washington AP report says independent counsel Starr will deliver the Clinton report to Congress within a week or two as Senate leaders discuss access with Kendall. Starr rejects Kendall's request to see the report early, directing concerns to the House. Political leaders trade sharp criticism while awaiting the sealed document.
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Tonsil surgery linked to better grades in sleep apnea kids
Chicago report on Dr. David Gozal's study shows obstructive sleep apnea in children improves after tonsil and adenoids removal. Among 300 first graders, 54 had apnea. 24 had surgery and showed about a half letter grade improvement after one year, while untreated peers did not.
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