Griffey Faces Media Hype as Home Run Chase Near 52
In Arlington Ken Griffey Jr. endures repetitive questions about chasing 52 homers and, potentially, a Maris-like record. Rangers manager Johnny Oates compares past pressure on Hank Aaron. Griffey emphasizes team goals, deflects talk of McGwire and Maris, and highlights his power, speed, and defensive skill.
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Jose Canseco
Seattle Star
Davis Cup Semifinal Stars Shine Amid Rematch Sparks
Patrick Rafter leads Australia against the United States in the Davis Cup semifinal at FitzGerald Tennis Center Arlington VA. The tie features top players Sampras Chang and Woodbridge Woodforde with a finals path against Italy or Sweden. A separate report notes Marv Albert's sodomy indictment motion denied and other sports and legal updates.
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Italy
Sweden
Martin
Kansas Board narrows out-of-season soccer rule at KSHSAA meeting
The Kansas State High School Activities Association board rejected Manhattan's bid to repeal an out-of-season soccer rule but liberalized it. It delayed action on a Sunflower League proposal to allow summer coaching by school staff. The board approved 50 to 18 allowing senior girls to play fall soccer with underclassmen without the six-player limit.
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Sports on TV and upcoming games highlights
Weekend grid lists televised college football, pro football, baseball, boxing, golf, auto racing, tennis, horse racing, and soccer events. Includes specific matchups like Penn State versus Louisville, Baylor versus Michigan, and Oklahoma versus California, with times and channels noted. Also notes Davis Cup USA versus Australia replay and various NASCAR, Grand Prix, and horse racing events.
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