Baseball strike debate and what it could mean
Jeff Kirik, a sportswriter at The News, weighs the potential effects of a Major League Baseball strike on fans and players. He lists scenarios for teams, players, and the season, noting both potential positives and negatives and urging readers to form an opinion.
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Paul O’neill
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Dodgers
Fernando Valenzuela
Mitch Williams
George Steinbrenner
Marge Schott
Andy van Slyke
Felix Fermin
Giants
Will Clark
Jeff Kirik
the News
Simpson memorabilia boom as fans rush stores
In Bridgeport region hobby shops see a flood of requests for O J Simpson trading cards and autographs after his arrest for murder. Dealers report rising prices with a 1970 Topps Rookie selling for 125 dollars and potential bids near 200 dollars as collectors race to own items tied to the Hall of Famer.
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Bridgeport
Conn
O.J. Simpson
Simpson
Joann Talarico
Ray Stott
Milford
Jordan poised to return to Bulls next season
Chicago reports indicate Michael Jordan plans to return to the Bulls for the upcoming NBA season after leaving the Class AA Birmingham Barons. An unidentified Sun-Times source says he has “just about decided” to rejoin the Bulls in October following his retirement last year.
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Chicago Bulls
Michael Jordan
Chicago Sun-Times
Jordan
Birmingham Barons
Bulls
Jordan declines all star game invite in baseball report
Overtime posting all star numbers in his new sport. He hits .197 with 26 RBIs 29 walks and 73 strikeouts in 269 at-bats this season. Jordan considered announcing his intentions at the Class AA All Star Game in Binghamton New York on July 11 but declined the invitation from Southern League President Jimmy Bragan.
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Binghamton
N.Y
Sun-Times
Southern League
Jimmy Bragan
Pirates still negotiating lease to stay in Pittsburgh
AP report says after City Council approved an $8 million loan to the Pittsburgh Pirates the team’s future in Pittsburgh remains uncertain. Pirates President Mark Sauer indicated a new improved lease for Three Rivers Stadium must be agreed before committing to remaining in the city.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Louisville
Pirates
Mark Sauer
Three Rivers Stadium
O J Simpson Football Cards Create Bustle for Local Dealers
Local dealers report mixed responses to O J Simpson memorabilia after his arrest. Mike Monstwil sold out quickly, while John Yergan had calls but no stock. Phil Cole shows cards at a Beaver County show with no buyers as price guidance remains absent and forecast shaky.
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M&m Sports Cards
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Card deal controversy continues with O J Simpson cards
Signature Rookies plans to issue 20 000 trading cards with 1 000 autographed by O J Simpson this summer despite his legal woes and the June 12 slayings. The firm said Simpson will fulfill his contract and that his status as a great NFL player remains.
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O.J. Simpson
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U.S
Purdue’s Glenn Robinson Goes No 1 in NBA Draft
Purdue star Glenn Robinson, named national player of the year, becomes the first overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks. The draft highlights a high underclassmen presence with six of the first seven selections non seniors, including Jason Kidd to Dallas and Grant Hill to Detroit.
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Duke
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Florida State
Charlie Ward
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NBA Draft Sourced Player Moves and Collected Prospects
A consolidated list of players by city and college with teams and positions, detailing trades and draft movements. Notable names include Glenn Robinson Purdue guard to Milwaukee, Jason Kidd California guard to Dallas, Grant Hill Duke forward to Detroit, Juwan Howard Michigan forward to Washington, and several other college stars linked to NBA teams and trade/ownership corridors.
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Minnesota Timberwolves
Donyell Marshall
Connecticut
Washington Bullets
Michigan
Juwan Howard
Philadelphia 76Ers
Clemson
Sharone Wright
Los Angeles Clippers
Lamond Murray
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Jalen Rose
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Yinka Dare
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Eric Piatkowski
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Orlando
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B.J. Tyler
Texas
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San Antonio
Bill Curley
Boston College
Phoenix
Wesley Person
Auburn
New York
Monty Williams
Notre Dame
LA Clippers
Atlanta
Greg Minor
Houston
Charlie Ward
Florida State
Brooks Thompson
Oklahoma State
Cubs rally to spoil Youngs tough start in loss rebound
Anthony Young buckled after six strong innings and left with elbow stiffness as the Cubs erased a four run lead on Glenallen Hill s bases loaded double in the ninth for a 6 5 victory over Pittsburgh. Young who had a 27 game losing streak with the Mets earlier in the decade watched his luck continue as Chicago clinched their first win after trailing eight innings all season.
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Anthony Young
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Young
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Cubs
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Orlando Merced
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Plesac
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Shawon Dunston
Mark Grace
Mark Dewey
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Hill
Sanchez
Dunston
Dewey
Chuck Crim
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