All Star Game Highlights Point Toward Baseball's Second Half
Dan Wilson's flyout capped the All Star game as talk turns to the second half. Smoltz hopes his two innings help the Braves ace rebound, while Piazza backs Lasorda and Hargrove pursues Belle’s breakout. Ripken extends his streak. Thomas’ foot worries rise. Padres and Mariners cope with injuries as Pettitte’s elbow concerns linger. Belle and Carter draw boos at Veterans Stadium amid trade deadline chatter.
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Orioles hit pause on excuses as pitching woes bite season
Baltimore's 46 39 record at the All Star break stems from inconsistent starting pitching led by Mussina Wells and Erickson, despite Brady Anderson leading majors with 30 homers and Palmeiro driving in 77 RBIs. The club opens the second half against the Yankees with hopes of steadier rotation and continued hitting.
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Keys Nip Blue Rocks 1-0 in Shutout by Nerio Rodriguez
Nerio Rodriguez pitched seven scoreless innings and struck out 10 as the Frederick Keys defeated Wilmington 1-0 on the road. Harry Berrios lined a clutch eighth inning double and Mike Wolff followed with the run scoring single.
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DeMatha Coach Wootten Receives Liver Transplant
Morgan Wootten, famed DeMatha High School basketball coach, underwent a liver transplant at Johns Hopkins Hospital after collapsing at a Mount St Marys camp. Surgeons led by Dr. Paul Thuluvath reported a 60 to 70 percent survival chance given his prior illness. he remained in intensive care but could be released in a week and might coach again next season.
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Senior Players Championship follows Open in Michigan
In Dearborn, AP notes the Senior Players Championship begins Thursday at the TPC of Michigan just one week after the US Senior Open. J C Snead, fresh off a 1995 win over Jack Nicklaus in a playoff, downplays the quick turnaround as veterans like Hale Irwin and Dave Stockton prepare to chase another major in a field of familiar challengers.
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MARVA to face Frederick in 13-15 finals
MARVA advanced to the 13-15 finals by beating Mason-Dixon Gray 3-1 in the District I Babe Ruth Tournament losers bracket at Heritage Farm Park. Buck Brandenburg hurled a complete game with seven strikeouts and four walks, giving up one unearned run while leaving seven Mason-Dixon runners stranded. The win earns MARVA a Saturday 5 pm title game against unbeaten Frederick, with the district crown on the line depending on the winner.
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Bulls and Jordan face high price for superstar
Chicago weighs the price of keeping Michael Jordan as a free agent with reports citing demands near 18 to 25 million per season. Falk, Reinsdorf, and Krause prep for a pivotal negotiation while Stern notes NBA’s global boost from Jordan’s stardom. Jordan’s market value surpasses on court trophies and off court endorsements.
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