Redskins cut Patton and Blanchard in roster trim
Ashburn Virginia AP Joe Patton and kicker Cary Blanchard were released among 14 players as the Washington Redskins reduced their roster to 70. Patton, a versatile 54 start lineman, criticized the move while coach Norv Turner cited commitment and attitude issues. Brett Conway won the kicking job. other cut players included Kevin Alexander Leroy Collins Travis Colquitt and Nate Stimson among others.
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Double trouble as Keys drop two to Pelicans
The Frederick Keys fell farther from the Northern Division title with a 5-1 loss in game one and a 2-1 defeat in game two to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Frederick is 30-33 in the second half and 67-66 overall, five behind Wilmington with five straight losses, while Myrtle Beach sits atop the Southern Division at 40-24 in the second half and 75-58 overall. Pelicans broke a 1-1 tie in game one on a sequence starting with Rafael Fercal, a Marcus Giles ground rule double, and a Jason Ross RBI double, followed by Jim Scharrer RBI single. In game two Junior Brignac hit a solo homer in the fifth to put Myrtle Beach ahead. Frederick's Coffie had two hits in the second game. Ed Eddy Garabito drove in a run in the third for Frederick. The Keys also acquired center fielder Steve Salargo from Bluefield. he batted .316 in 49 games with 44 RBIs and five homers.
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Hingis learns at US Open after Wimbledon lesson
Martina Hingis, 18, defeated Kveta Hrdlickova 6 1 7 5 in the first round as she reunites with her mother on court. Venus Williams overwhelmed Tatiana Poutchek 6 1 6 2 to begin her bid for a major title, citing lessons learned from the French Open. Kafelnikov, Moya and Krajicek advanced in men’s action.
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Ravens Pro Bowl end McCrary misses practice over contract standstill
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Michael McCrary, in the final year of his deal, skipped a weightlifting session and is deemed absent as he seeks a five to six year deal averaging around seven million per season plus a large signing bonus. Ravens coach Billick ruled out negotiating until he returns to camp, while McCrary’s agent says talks stalled after a six year, 36 million offer with a 11.3 million signing bonus was rejected as below market value. Schnippy reshuffles include cuts of Broussard Derncott Nord Preston Robertson and Poindexter added to PUP list.
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Babe Ruth dominates Baltimore News-Post front page 1948 tribute
The Aug 17 1948 Baltimore News-Post front page centers on Babe Ruth death covering 12 stories, six pages, two poems and an editorial. Tributes come from President Truman Joe DiMaggio and St Marys Industrial School. Ruth hailed as king of baseball who saved the sport.
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