Thomas sits out All-Star Game due to rib soreness
Chicago White Sox first baseman Frank Thomas declines the All-Star rove citing not 100 percent and rest needs. Thomas, 29, was AL reserve and set for his fifth straight all star appearance after missing last year with a foot stress fracture. He Friday played his 1000th game, ranking high in batting and on base. Albert Belle to be Chicago’s only all star representative amid fan controversy.
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Leonard Leads Western Open at Cog Hill in Frigid Conditions
Justin Leonard shot an 8-under 64 to take a two stroke lead after two rounds at the Western Open in Lemont, Illinois. Tiger Woods struggled to even par, four back, with Billy Andrade, Mike Hulbert and Michael Bradley close behind. Jeff Sluman and Jay Delsing trailed one more stroke, while first round leader Mark O'Meara and others stood at 5-under. In Ohio, Bob Eastwood and David Ojala led the Kroger Senior Classic after a 6-under 66 opening round.
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Robbins Takes Two Stroke Lead At Jamie Farr Classic
Kelly Robbins tied the course record with a 7 under 64 at Highland Meadows Golf Club and held a two stroke lead at 11 under par 131 through two rounds. Karie Webb stands second at 133, with Nancy Lopez at 134 after a 66. Webb notes Lopez remains a threat while Lopez racks up three straight birdies after a bogey.
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Fritchie Classic adds 883 race won by Darling
Chance Darling won the 883 race at the Fritchie Classic edging Robert Gette and taking the final by a clear margin over Tom McGrane. Michael McKee of Westchester Pa won both the 600 Pro Am and 250 Pro Am finals with Joe Eades and Tim Eades placing in the 600. Jeff Landrum placed in the 250 Pro Am. Five year old Bryan DeMuro from Sherman’s Dale Pa won the Pee Wee race after one year racing.
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Ruth area Babe Ruth action highlights district play
District Babe Ruth play continues across five age groups with MARVA and Mason-Dixon winning in the 14-year bracket. Frederick Keller, Frederick Ambrose, and Smithsburg produce key hitters while Mason-Dixon pieces hold off Frederick Ambrose late rally. Keller faces Mason-Dixon at 8 p.m. tonight.
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Orioles Rally Inning Sends Tight opener To Fans
The Orioles come from behind as Johnson walks the bases and Hunter hits a two out grand slam to tie. Baltimore adds three in the third on RBI singles from Surhoff and Alomar plus Reboulet’s groundout. Rhodes allows two runs in 11 games, Myers nails down the save. Keagle starts, gives up four runs in 4 2/3 innings in the doubleheader opener.
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Yankees land Vaughn in Padres trade for Rogers Duncan
The San Diego Padres traded slugger Greg Vaughn to the New York Yankees for Kenny Rogers and Mariano Duncan on Friday night in the second multi player deal between the clubs in 2 1/2 months.
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Hatcher fixture at Fritchie marks 75th Barbara Fritchie Classic
82 year old Carl Hatcher of Broomes Island Md has attended every Barbara Fritchie Classic at the Great Frederick Fairgrounds including the 75th running. His son Wayne travels from New Orleans since 1988 to accompany him. cousin Yommy Collins recalls attending since 1948. Albert Meisky of York Pa attends his 70th event and praises the era of riders like Steve Morehead. The Delphey family founded the event in 1923 with Julien Delphey delivering a commemorative speech.
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