Redskins trim roster with Walton and others waived
The Washington Redskins released veteran strong safety Alvin Walton along with Plan B free agents Keith Willis and Gary Wilkins. Cornerback Sidney Johnson and punter Kelly Goodburn were also cut, as the club finalized its 4.7-man preseason roster amid rookies buzzing about jobs.
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Buffalo
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Keys defeat Cannons set attendance record at home
The Keys beat the Cannons 8-4 at Harry Grove Stadium to push Frederick's season attendance to 323,638, a new Frederick and Carolina League mark. Terry Farrar pitched eight shutout innings and homers by Zaun and Cameron fueled the win as Frederick closes the season against Prince William.
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Sam Yu
Stanton Cameron
Jim Wawruck
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Orioles blank A's as Canseco traded midgame
Mike Mussina and Todd Frodwith combine on a four hit shutout to beat Oakland 4 0 in Oakland. Cal Ripken drives in two with a bases loaded single after Jose Canseco is traded to Texas in the first inning. Canseco, in Oakland gear, learns of the deal mid game as the A's absorb a surprising setback.
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Graf Seles win in U S Open opener at Flushing
In New York Steffi Graf defeated Halic Critic 6 0 2 in 42 minutes while Monica Seles swept Audra Keller 6 1 6 0 as the Open began on the hardcourts. Jim Courier edged through 4 6 6 1 6 3 7 5 in a tense start to the two week tournament.
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O's acquire Lefferts from Padres for Schullstrom
The Baltimore Orioles traded for Craig Lefferts from the San Diego Padres just before the deadline, sending minor leaguer Erik Schullstrom as part of the deal. Lefferts is 13-9 with a 3.69 ERA in 27 starts this season. Schullstrom, 23, was 5-8 with a 3.54 ERA at Class AA Hagerstown with 122 strikeouts in 121 innings.
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London Tigers
Canseco Traded to Rangers for Three Players and Cash
Oakland star Jose Canseco was dealt to Texas for Ruben Sierra Bobby Wilt Jeff Russell and cash. Canseco who stood 246 with 22 homers 72 RBIs this season learned of the move after warming up in the first inning and left with a hug from manager Tony La Russa.
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Tommy Reynolds
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Jays Top White Sox in Monday Night Win
Toronto catcher Dave Winfield hit a three run homer to set a club month RBIs record while Todd Stottlemyre pitched a five hit complete game as the Blue Jays defeated the Chicago White Sox 9 2 Winfield drove in 87 runs this season and surpassed George Bells May 1987 RBI mark Stottlemyre allowed two runs six strikeouts and walked one in his fifth complete game of the year
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