Orioles Start Season With Injured McDonald But Confidence High
The Orioles open against the White Sox with Ben McDonald on the disabled list for a second straight year. Jeff Ballard starts, with Glenn Davis and Dwight Evans added to the lineup to boost the attack. Chicago counters with Jack McDowell as Ballard seeks a strong opener.
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Washington attendance test boosts bid for 1993 expansion
The Expos? No, Washington touts big crowds at RFK as the Red Sox beat the Orioles 6-5 in a spring exhibition. Attendees reached 43,264 Sunday with 37,458 on Saturday, while organizers stress strong turnout supports the bid for a National League expansion team in 1993. John Akridge leads the drive and cites ticket prices and fan support as key factors.
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Ruth Altrogate Born in a Tour Exhibit Scene
Visitors from Seattle and Philadelphia toured a museum display featuring baseball legends. They described a souvenir stand and parlor as they viewed replicas and memorabilia, including Babe Ruth and other famed careers.
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Umpires Reach Tentative Pact. Opening Day Set
Umpires and Major League Baseball confirmed a tentative contract settlement after a two day lockout. Denise Murphy said opening games would be officiated by veteran umpires where possible. Details were not immediately released as talks continued in New York.
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Rangers blank Capitals 6 0 in third game surge
Mike Richter posted 37 saves for his first NHL playoff shutout as Bernie Nicholls fueled a 6-0 Rangers win over the Washington Capitals to seize a 2-1 series lead. The Capitals were shut out in a postseason game for the second time in 71.
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Lions edge Cadets in Walkersville Easter Classic title game
Walkersville Lions win 9-8 in eight innings thanks to Brad Friedman inside-the-park homer in the bottom of the eighth. Jefferson captures the overall tournament with a 5-1 victory over Waynesboro in the championship, with Ryan Creek limiting opponents to one run and six hits.
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