Olympics 100 years of dreams amid marketing era
ATLANTA AP The centennial Olympics reflect Baron de Coubertin’s ideals enduring amid modern commerce politics and fame. From Athens 1896 to Atlanta 1996 sponsors flood the games with marketing billions while thousands of athletes compete shaping a global brotherhood beyond past wars boycotts and drug issues.
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Jeffrey 0. Segrave
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N.Y
General Motors
Stan Goldberg Reappointed Editor At Frederick News-Post
Frederick Maryland July 19 1996 longtime editor Stan Goldberg remains at the helm of the News-Post with continued leadership in local reporting and editorial direction reflecting the paper's community focus and steady newsroom presence.
Orioles Rally Past Red Sox Behind Hoiles and Surhoff Homers
Baltimore defeats Boston 6-3 as B J Surhoff and Chris Hoiles homer, Wells wins road start for just the second time this season. Randy Myers earns his 19th save. Aaron Sele takes the loss after yielding five runs in six innings. Hoiles adds another sacrifice fly later. Manto hits a two run shot for Baltimore.
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Red Sox
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Aaron Sele
Hoiles
John Valentin
Cal Ripken
Jeff Huson
Jeff Manto
Orioles
Rich Garces
Keys Cannnons game postponed by rain at Pfitzner Stadium
Rain washed out the Frederick Keys vs Prince William Cannnons game at Pfitzner Stadium Woodbridge. The contest will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday August 10. The Keys return home for a three game weekend series with the Lynchburg Hillcats at 7 05 pm at Harry Grove Stadium. Mickey Morandini broke a no hitter in the sixth with two outs off a sharp single to right. Braves 43 Astros 2 Fred McGriff tied the game with a homer in the eighth off Jones and John Smoltz earned his 16th win matching the major league lead as Atlanta beat Houston bringing the Braves six straight wins. Smoltz allowed seven hits struck out seven and walked two nearing his fifth complete game.
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John Smoltz
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Todd Jones
Smoltz
Green still enthusiastic in 14th year with Redskins
Frostburg AP Darrel Green opens his 14th NFL training camp with the Washington Redskins amid steady rain. The 36-year-old defensive back remains upbeat, joking he plays like a 22-year-old and treats each play as a fresh challenge, insisting the game is still fun for him.
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Darrel Green
NFL
Washington Redskins
Redskins
Green
Frostburg State University
Darrell
Norv Turner
Ravens sign UM's Lewis
Jermaine Lewis, a two sport athlete who could have joined the US Olympic track team, signs with the Baltimore Ravens after starring at the University of Maryland and Western Maryland College. He was indoor athlete of the year in 1992 and set a Maryland state meet record in the 200 meter dash with a 10.3 clocking, ranking as the nation’s second fastest 100 meter sprinter.
Shaq Signs with Lakers in Seven-Year $120 Million Deal
NBA free agency reshapes the league as Shaquille ONeal leaves Orlando Magic for the Los Angeles Lakers on a seven-year 120 million contract. He cites change as for the better and vows to bring his inside game and rising stardom to Hollywood as the market hits unprecedented salaries.
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Orlando Magic
Los Angeles Lakers
NBA
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Gary Payton
Alonzo Mourning
O'Neal
Jordan
O’neal
Orlando
Magic
Unbeaten MARVA Leads State Babe Ruth Playoffs
MARVA resumes its title quest today at 4 pm in the 13 year old State Babe Ruth Baseball Tournament at Lasseer Field Upper Marlboro. MARVA unbeaten and needing one win for the state championship faces a yet to be determined winners bracket opponent.
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Campers at St John's camp meet Wake Forest stars
Campers at Stu Vetter Basketball Camp at Prospect Hall in St Johns watched Randolph Childress and Tim Duncan, both Wake Forest standouts, answer questions and sign autographs for over 100 youths aged 7 to 17. The session highlighted college players staying for full eligibility.
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St John’s
Prospect Hall
Randolph Childress
America
Wake Forest
Portland Trailblazers
Tim Duncan
Frederick Open tennis expected to attract top Mid-Atlantic players
The Frederick Open begins Monday at 5 pm with Carl Clark and Gil Schuerholz headline a field of top Mid-Atlantic players. Finals set for July 28 at Fleming Avenue Courts. Harding notes fast courts suit Schuerholz while Clark emphasizes spin and all around game.
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Gil Schuerholz
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Clark and Schuerholz
Mid-Atlantic
2Nd Street
Frederick
Chris Harding
Clark
Schuerholz
Robert Phillips
Harding
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