Keys on brink of elimination by five-game road test
The Frederick Keys trail the Carolina League’s first place Wilmington Blue Rocks by 3 1/2 games and must win five straight at Wilmington to force a playoff chances scenario. Manager Julio Garcia stressed the urgency as Frederick fights to extend its season after a 2-1 loss to Winston-Salem and a looming final road stretch.
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Attendance dips for Frederick Keys since 1989 season
Frederick Keys attendance tied a low not seen since 1989 with 258 427 fans in 1996 down from 300 968 last year. The season averaged 4 102 per game as weather and rainouts reduced turnout and the team failed to reach 300 000 for the first time since 1990.
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Mariners rally from deficit on Whiten grand slam
Mark Whiten's ninth inning grand slam capped a dramatic comeback for the Seattle Mariners who trailed 6-5 before beating the Baltimore Orioles 9 6. Whiten, in his 12th game with Seattle, delivered for Lou Piniella as Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey Jr. contributed in a key late rally to keep Seattle within reach of Texas in the AL West and defend the wild card race.
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Orioles add Zeile and Incaviglia to strengthen roster
The Baltimore Orioles acquired Todd Zeile and Pete Incaviglia from the Philadelphia Phillies to bolster their AL East challenge against the Yankees. The move includes two players to be named and designates Garrett Stephenson and Keith Shepherd for assignment to free roster spots.
Molesworth recalls early Baltimore Colts days at Western Maryland
Jack Molesworth, former Frederick and Thomas Johnson coach, recounts joining the Colts in 1949 when green and silver marked the team. He describes training camps at Western Maryland College, small rosters, low pay, limited facilities, and the shift to blue and white after 1953 as the franchise returned.
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Terps face unknown Huskies in season opener at Byrd Stadium
Maryland seeks answers as Northern Illinois, now independent in 1996, brings a new head coach Joe Novak and unfamiliar game plans. Huskies return talisman tailback Charles Talley and solid defenders while Terps focus on executing fundamentals and establishing a balanced running attack under a new formation.
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Woods shoots 67 in pro debut at Milwaukee Open
Tiger Woods posts a workmanlike 4 under par 67 in his first professional round in the Greater Milwaukee Open. He has an eagle and three birdies against one bogey, trails leader Nolan Henke by five, and says the debut was draining amid heavy media attention and fan interest.
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Frerotte to Lead Redskins Offense Against Eagles
Ashburn Virginia AP Gus Frerotte will start and lead the Washington Redskins offense solo in his first regular season starting role. He vows to keep calm under pressure and guide the team to a win as teammates laude his composure and leadership.
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NFLs Return to Baltimore Faces Mixed Emotions
Baltimore welcomes the Ravens with enthusiasm yet a sense of guilt lingers over the Colts’ 1984 move and Cleveland Browns departure. Fans cite parallels and reflect on swift loot of cities by lucrative deals while leaders recall prior attempts to keep teams locally.
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