Niekro Ejected After Emery Board Ball Scuffing Incident
In Anaheim, knuckleballer Phil Niekro was ejected after umpires found an emery board and a rough sleeve of sandpaper in his pockets during a protest at home plate. Umpires confiscated several balls and sent them to AL President Bobby Brown for examination.
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Yale alum Rohrer resolves Cowboys dispute with fine payment
Rohrer, a Yale alumnus, recounts a two hour talk with Cowboys vice president Joe Bailey after a prior conversation with Coach Tom Landry. He expresses relief over the outcome, plans to pay a $5000 fine, and notes miscommunication that led to the episode. He insists it’s over and hints at future restraint.
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Tennis tour draws crowds in Miami amid travel tolls
Brown noted a grueling season starting July 10 with long travel and late nights leaving players sleep deprived. She said team tennis is gaining in popularity with fans in Charlotte and San Antonio drawing thousands, though Miami offers many distractions and fewer home crowds.
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Holmes Historic Home Run Sparks Angels Comeback
Midland roared back from a 5-2 deficit as Holmes belted his 25th homer and 88th RBI to fuel an Angels rally. Hotchkiss and Thomas added key hits, McGuire and teammates shut down Wichita, and Midland pulled ahead 6-5 before a multi-pitcher relief sequence sealed the win. The series heads to El Paso with pivotal Western Division race implications.
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Davis delivers infield hit for Astros in eighth
Houston beats San Francisco 4 4 in eight innings with Glenn Davis's two out infield single scoring pinch runner Buddy Biancalana. Jeff Heathcock earned the win, Dave Smith the save as Houston extends win streak.
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Jackson Mets sweep Tulsa in Texas League doubleheader
Jackson Mets won both ends of a Texas League doubleheader against the Tulsa Drillers 5-2 and 7-4. Al Pardo sparked the ninth inning rally in game one, while Joaquin Contreras delivered a go ahead single in the fifth to set up a 4-1 lead. El Paso beat San Antonio 4-3 in 14 innings, George Canale homering in the bottom of the 14th to cap a four hour nine minute finish.
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Indians top Yankees as Tabler drives in four runs in seven
Pat Tabler drove in four runs and Ken Schrom won his first since May 24 as Cleveland scored five in the third and fifth to beat New York. Tommy John took the loss, giving up seven runs in 2 1-3 innings. Dan Pasqua erred on a two-out fly ball to start the Indians’ rally.
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Bicentennial Flag Sale Offer for Odessa American Readers
Public notice promotes a flag kit celebrating the Constitution bicentennial. Includes a 3x5 polyester flag, 6 foot two piece pole, eagle ornament, mounting straps and rust resistant bracket. Discounts quoted for subscribers and non subscribers with coupon and mail in offers.
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