Royals Roy Thomas shines in Carolina League win
Roy Thomas pitched seven innings for Rocky Mount Phillies, allowing three hits and fanning nine in a 5-1 victory over the Lynchburg Twins. He leads the league with 148 strikeouts and a 2.18 ERA and may be called up to the Philadelphia Phillies in September. Thomas also contributed at the plate with a homer this season and earned an All-Star selection. Roy Howell had a big night for Pittsfield with two homers, a triple, a double and four RBIs in a 15-4 win over West Haven. Monte Bolinger continued strong for Modesto with multi hit games and RBIs late in July.
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Beard arrives as Warriors trade for Rahman
The Warriors released 6-foot-5 Bob Portman the former No 1 draft pick from Creighton after 32 games last season and acquired 6-3 Butch Beard from Seattle in a trade for Mahdi Abdul Rahman. Coach Al Attles plans to use Beard extensively.
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Seattle
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Carlton Sparks Groove with 1-0 shutout over Pirates
Expos rookie Steve Rogers followed by a second straight shutout against the Mets in the first game of a doubleheader, lifting Montreal to a 1-0 win while Expos also won 5-2 in 10 innings. Carlton finally found his groove with the Phillies in a 1-0 win over Pittsburgh.
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Glover Impresses Giants After First Camp Workout
Rich Glover, star Nebraska middle guard, begins Giants camp and earns praise. Despite Heisman caliber college credentials, he was deemed small for the line and not agile enough for linebacker. After one session, coach Alex Webster aims to use him against the Chargers in the pre season opener.
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San Diego Chargers
Bibby Throws Rangers First No Hitter in 6-0 Win
Jim Bibby, a 28-year-old right hander from Marion Virginia, pitched the Texas Rangers first ever no hitter in a 6-0 victory over the Oakland A’s. He struck out 13, walked six, and benefited from stellar defense as Texas surged with five first inning runs including a Jeff Burroughs grand slam. Bibby’s no hitter comes after a rapid rise since joining Texas six weeks prior.
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Marion
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Burroughs
Texas
Santa Barbara Bike Tourists Complete 1200 Mile Trek
A group of 23 riders from the Santa Barbara Touring Club reached Lompoc after a 1200 mile ride from Portland. Only four finished the full distance. one rider was injured and sent home. They camped most nights, carried food by sag wagon, ages ranged 15 to 46. The Lompoc club plans rides to Jalama Beach and through Sweeney Road with a 6:30 p.m. departure from Winston's Valley Pedaler and an 8 a.m. meet at the library.
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Lompoc Public Library
Baseball’s shifting identity through parks and ownership
A reflection on how baseball culture evolves as ballparks move, owners change, and players become corporate facades. The piece contrasts the old neighborhood clubs like the Dodgers and Cubs with modern weighted teams, noting how tradition and collective personality endure while teams modernize.
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Gehrig
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Podhoretz
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