Reds inched toward pennant hopes after midseason slump
The Cincinnati Reds stand 47-41 seven games behind the St. Louis Cardinals as they return from the All-Star break to face NL Central foes. Key players Griffey Jr and Kearns miss time, while Larkin Dunn and Casey anchor the lineup. pitching led by Wilson Lidle Harang supported Graves in closing out saves. The club’s fate hinges on the next stretch against division rivals and the July 31 trade window.
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Johnson Plays Through Tears in Middletown Round
Defending Middletown junior match play champion Randy Johnson, recovering from a car crash that killed Chase Knecht, entered Monday’s first round with his body shaken and mind on Chase. He played with tears and muscle relief meds, saying he hoped to defend the title in Chase’s honor despite pain and distraction.
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Chase Knecht Memorial golf outing draws 30 teams
The inaugural Chase Knecht Memorial Scholarship golf outing at Wildwood Golf Club drew 30 four-man teams to honor Chase Knecht, who died in an April auto accident. Organizers noted the event was a remarkable success with full participation and strong support for the scholarship fund.
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Middletown junior golfer Crist top seed in match play
Aaron Crist of Middletown High School earned the top seed in the Middletown junior match play tournament with a 1 under par 71 at Weatherwax Golf Course Meadows and Woodside courses, outpacing Mike Sorrows who shot 76. Crist avoids today’s opening round while he eyes a Wednesday return.
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County can pursue suit against Bengals over stadium lease
A federal judge allowed Hamilton County to replace a taxpayer as plaintiff in a suit challenging the Cincinnati Bengals lease for Paul Brown Stadium. The action, tied to antitrust claims, accuses the Bengals and NFL of leveraging a move threat to force favorable terms. The $458 million, county-built stadium opened in 2000 with sales tax funds.
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Tejada Sets Home Run Derby Record In Houston Final
Miguel Tejada hit a record 15 homers in the second round at the All-Star Home Run Derby, topping 497 feet and clearing the left-field wall toward Crawford Street. He defeated Lance Berkman 5-4 in the final as Bonds also homered, with Bush watching from the crowd of 41,754.
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