Brunswick captures state II title in dramatic comeback
Brunswick Little League defeated Hagerstown American 5-4 in Waldorf to win its sixth state championship and first since 1986. Kevin Goode delivered the game winning run with two outs in the seventh after Alan Webber and Willie McLane set up the rally. Brunswick advances to the Eastern Regionals in Bristol, Conn, facing the New York state champion in the first round under the double elimination format.
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Eight-run fourth carries Brewers past Orioles 12-4
Dave Nilsson hit a second career grand slam as Milwaukee erupted for eight runs in the fourth, sending eight batters to the plate and building an 11-2 lead. John Jahn went 4 for 4 with a homer, and Jeff Cirillo and Greg Taughn also homered as the Brewers won for just the second time in eight games. Orioles starter Scott Erickson struggled, leaving after loading the bases, and Darryl Hamilton added two hits for Milwaukee.
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Derek Bell
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Storm halts Friday game as Keys at Lynchburg suspended
Thunderstorm forced the Frederick Keys and Lynchburg Hillcats to pause in the bottom of the fifth with Frederick trailing 2 0. The contest will resume at 6 05 p m followed by a seven inning finale. Sunday's game set for 4 05 p m. Details include pitchers Anderson Rogers Dillinger Crills.
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Rippled calm as Ripken nears iron man mark
Cal Ripken has shifted from resisting the streak to embracing it. He holds press conferences in every city and signs autographs after games as he prepares to tie Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games record at 2,130 on September 5.
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Touching all the bases by Stan Goldberg at home against California
Stan Goldberg drives in runs at home versus California and hints at a record chase. He notes the season feels normal, despite questions about the long streak and possible scrutiny as he closes in on the milestone.
NBA charges agents with interference in labor talks
The NBA filed an unfair labor practice complaint with the National Labor Relations Board against 14 player agents and members of the agents advisory council. The action targets efforts to dissolve the players union and decertify the agreement, as voices like Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing advocate against the rejected deal. The league says agents are improperly trying to control union negotiations, harming federal labor law principles.
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Bruce grabs early Bassmaster Classic lead at High Rock Lake
Mickey Bruce of Buford Ga led after day one in the 1995 Bassmaster Classic on North Carolina’s High Rock Lake. He weighed five bass totaling 17 pounds 14 ounces at Greensboro Coliseum. Mark Hardin of Canton Ga was second with 17 pounds 6 ounces, including a 6 pound 11 ounce lunker. Kevin VanDam finished third with 17 pounds 1 ounce as the field of 40 anglers moved toward today’s final weigh-in.
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Hot Springs
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BoSox Rally Past Blue Jays In Eight Ninth Inning Burst
Boston tempts Toronto with a late rally, scoring two in the eighth and four in the ninth to win 7-1. John Valentin and Mo Vaughn drew walks to spark the rally, Greenwell delivered a three run homer in the ninth, and Eric Hanson earned the win.
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Heartbreakers 3-1 in PONY nationals
The Frederick Heartbreakers Red girls 14-under softball team has won three of four games at the PONY National Tournament in West Frankfort Illinois. Amanda Rhoderick earned the win with eight hits allowed, Lisa Abbamonte doubled twice in three hits, Andrea Wesp also had three hits, and Shelby Kirby hit a triple. Amy Burdette pitched in the loss to Carmi with Jennifer Vantucci and Burdette delivering key hits. The team faces Decatur next at 9:45 am today.
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Lisa Abbamonte
Andrea Wesp
Amy Burdette
Jennifer Vantucci
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