Lewis captures long jump gold at Atlanta Olympics
Olympic Monday brought drama as Carl Lewis won long jump gold with 27 feet 16 34 inches, tying American record with his ninth title. Michael Johnson set an Olympic 400 meter record 48.49, dedicating it after Centennial Park bombing. Seles ousted in tennis. U S softball reaches finals with a 1 0 victory over China. United States leads medals as Johnson, Lewis, and Allen Johnson highlight track success.
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MARVA Teams Split Wins in Regional Baseball Tournaments
MARVA's 12 Under and 13-year-old squads notched victories in regional play. The 13s beat Metro New York 11-4 in Corning to move within one win of the regional final, while the 12s defeated Piedmont Delaware 10-5 in Phoenixville to stay unbeaten. MARVA's 15s rallied for seven runs in the second inning, with Tyler Wingerd delivering a complete game as MARWA upset Piedmont to drop them into the losers bracket.
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Ravens Turn Up Heat For Preseason Game
Westminster AP notes the Baltimore Ravens sharpened their work rate ahead of Saturday's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Memorial Stadium. Coach Ted Marchibroda praised the focus and intensity as the team nears its unofficial debut since moving from Cleveland.
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Meagher Named Assistant Women’s Hoops Coach at Mount St Mary’s
EMITSBURG AP Maggie Meagher a 1904 Mount St Mary’s College graduate, promoted from part time assistant to assistant women’s basketball coach by head coach Bill Sheahan. Meagher replaces Candy Cage who left for Georgia Tech. A Honesdale PA native, Meagher played four years at Mount, earning NEC titles and captaining the senior squad during its first NCAA appearance.
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Dodgers legend Lasorda retires after 20 seasons as manager
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda announced his retirement citing health concerns and a wish to spend time with family. The longtime Dodger, who led the team to the 1981 and 1988 World Series titles, said he would become a team vice president and stepped down after two decades at the helm.
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Bowie could be answer to Redskins' search
AP report tracks Norv Turner evaluating undrafted Georgia fullback Larry Bowie as a physical, tackling runner in camp. Bowie competes with Marc Logan for depth behind veterans while Frerotte rehabs and Gesek faces possible retirement. Dion Foxx’s knee injury awaits further tests as Cory Raymer backs up.
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