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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1995
Page
14
John J. Rigas, a cable TV executive backed by about $18 million in city support, reached a preliminary agreement to purchase the Pittsburgh Pirates. He plans $25.15 million cash and assumption of $60 million debt, plus the team’s projected $13 million 1995 season debt and a $20 million city backed loan from 1985.
Roger Clemens pitched without pain and is set to debut for Boston on June 2 against Seattle at Fenway. After an extended spring in Fort Myers due to a right shoulder muscle strain, he threw 70 pitches at about 80 percent in a simulated game. He will rehab with Sarasota and Pawtucket before rejoining the majors.
Mike Tyson will announce next week the date and opponent for his first bout since prison on a rape conviction. Don King will join at the MGM Grand and a report cites Peter McNeeley as a possible Aug. 19 opponent, with Michael Dokes mentioned as another option.
Evander Holyfield weighed 209 3/4 pounds and Ray Mercer 224 for their comeback ten round fight at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Both see the bout as a turning point while Holyfield notes his health and fitness ahead of the mulled rematch era.
The Phoenix Suns waived Richard Dumas on Thursday citing a history of substance abuse that sidelined him for three seasons. Coach Paul Westphal called it a sad result for a gifted player, while Charles Barkley said he wasn’t surprised and thought Dumas didn’t want to remain with the team.
Rain postponed Thursday events at Magruder High School Redland delaying the Class 3A and 4A West track finals while Class 2A West semifinals begin at 4 30 pm. Brunswick hosts Class 1A South regional at 3 pm with Railroaders and Catoctin.
Smith, 19, plans to turn pro amid no salary cap and a competitive draft process. Elmore, Harvard Law School graduate and former Maryland player, notes Smith aims for a diploma and will work with a professional to refine positioning and training. Elmore also represents Walt Williams, Sam Cassell, Terry Dehere, Harold Miner, and Randolph Childress.
Andy Allanson powered the Angels with a four for five day and two homers driving in six as California routed Minnesota 15-9. Tony Phillips added a homer and three hits, while Spike Owen and Pedro Munoz homered for the Twins as Shawn Boskie and Pat Mahomes struggled on the mound.
Houston erased a 3 1 hole by turning to its shooters late, led by Olajuwon who scored heavily in the fourth, with Elie Cassell and Horry adding key 3s to swing the game and set a decisive Game 7 in Phoenix. Barkley scored 34 for the Suns, while Drexler contributed 20 for Houston.
In a 16th inning thriller, Harry Berrios opened with a solo shot to pull Keys level at 54. Hector Castaneda walked and moved to second on Byrne's misplayed grounder, putting two on with two outs. Kirgan grounded to Bernhardt, who bobbled the ball allowing Castaneda to score and force another tie. The Keys added lefty Jeff Huber to the roster, a San Diego Padres farm system veteran with minor league totals across 1990 to 1994 and recent strong marks in Class AA.
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