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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1998
Page
13
Olympic athletes train amid churning water as a kayaker starts down the course facing left and right boulders, a sequence of 13 green gates, a two foot hole, and red gates. He must turn and paddle upstream through red gates while battling rough water and obstacles.
Frederick paddler Bob Bofinger guided a 19.8 pound kayak through a 900 foot course with 19 gates and multiple drops at the Pepco Whitewater training facility in Dickerson. The weekend event drew 54 paddlers across four divisions, featuring Olympians Cathy and David Hearn and a sport that blends skill, timing, and strong teamwork.
Sammy Sosa homered for the 55th time to tie Mark McGwire for the league lead and close in on Hack Wilson and the NL single season record. The blast came in the third inning at Wrigley Field off Cincinnati's Brett Tomko, marking Sosa's 16th homer in games started by rookie Kerry Wood and his 30th at home this season.
Maryland coaches confirmed Ken Mastrole will start at quarterback for the opener versus James Madison. Melvin Fowler shifts from nose guard to center after Ben Thomas’ absence, with Eric Timo thy moving to left guard as the line reshuffles to favor the run. LaMont Jordan’s status remains day to day, with Harold Westley likely to start if needed.
Jason Benham, promoted to Frederick after a rookie season, went 2-for-4 with a run and two RBIs in his first game for the Keys. Frederick fell 5-4 to Prince William at Harry Grove Stadium as Benham delivered a clutch two-run single in the ninth before leaving runners on base.
Jeff Hostetler will not require ACL surgery after a second opinion on his right knee. An MRI was inconclusive but orthopedist Richard Steadman found no ACL tear, enabling possible return for Sundays game versus the New York Giants as emergency third quarterback behind Frerette and Green. Lang to practice midweek after knee rest.
Albert Belle slugged his 41st homer and James Baldwin pitched seven strong innings as Chicago beat Baltimore 4-1, extending the Orioles' skid to eight. Greg Norton added a homer, and the White Sox went 7-2 against Baltimore this season.
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