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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 2007

Page

10

Gwynn and Ripken Sweep Hall of Fame nods in 1990s vote

Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr. easily earned Hall of Fame selection on their first BBWAA ballot, reaching 97.6 and 98.5 percent. Mark McGwire trailed with 23.5 percent amid steroid controversy, while Jose Canseco narrowly missed staying on the ballot. Ripken called the moment euphoric, Gwynn voiced validation, and McGwire’s result cast doubt on future Cooperstown chances.

New York Tony Gwynn Cal Ripken Jr Mark McGwire Hall of Fame Ripken Baseball Writers’ Association of America Tom Seaver Nolan Ryan Baltimore Orioles Gwynn Ty Cobb George Brett Hank Aaron McGwire Goose Gossage Jim Rice Andre Dawson Bers Blyleven Lee Smith Jack Morris Tommy John Steve Garvey BBWAA Barry Bonds Sammy Sosa Rafael Palmeiro Cooperstown Bonds Jose Canseco Beeneee Rich Gossage Dave Concepcion Jim Riechten Alan Trammell Dave Parker Bert Blyleven Don Mattingly Dale Murphy Harold Baines

2007 Hall of Fame Voting Details by BBWAA

The Baseball Writers Association of America conducts 2007 Hall of Fame voting with 545 votes cast and 409 needed for election. The summary notes the total votes and the threshold to elect inductees.

Baseball Writers’ Association of America Major League Baseball Mall of Fame BBWAA Baseball Writers Association of America Tony Gaegan Cal Ripken DBWAA Bruce Suter SGNL Ray Brown Gary Caster Edie Murray Gene Smith Kirby Pet Dave Winkard All Mazentichi Hilton Sith Garton Fisk Tony Pere Voan Anderson Bid McPhee Turkey Stesines George Brett Nolan Ryan Robinst Ni ’Ylanda Cepeda Nestor Chylak Frank Slee Richie Astbum Wilam Hulbert Vic Wits Leta Day Steve Cartod Leo Duroc Phil Rizzuto USWA Reggie Jaceson Lou Brock Hay Wilhelm Enos Slaughter Arky Vaughan Luis Aparicio Don Drysdale Harsyn Kirstren Rick Ferrell Pea Wee Reese Juan Marichal Brooks Robinson Water Alston George Kell Hank Aaron Frank Robinson Happy Chander Travis Jackson Bob Gibson Rube Foster Dotry Wire al Lopes Amos Aus Joe Sewell III Mardy DikFgo Pap Lloyd BBMIA Bob Lemon Robin Naterts Roger Connor Cal Hubbard Ed Lindstrom Oscar Charleston Ralph Hiner Ean Avert Uexy Hanis Billy Herman Judy Dotingan Whitey Ford

Final year of eligibility for BBWAA election announced

The note states several players are no longer eligible for BBWAA election after receiving under 5 percent of votes. Orel Hershiser 4.4 percent, Albert Belle 3.5, Paul O’Neill 2.2, Bret Saberhagen 1.3, Jose Canseco 1.1, Tony Fernandez 0.7, Dante Bichette 0.6, Eric Davis 0.6, Bobby Bonilla 0.4, Ken Caminiti 0.4, Jay Buhner 0.2, and others with zero percent are ineligible for future BBWAA voting.

Orel Hershiser Albert Belle Paul O'Neill Bret Saberhagen Jose Canseco Tony Fernandez Dante Bichette Eric Davis Bobby Bonilla Ken Caminiti Jay Buhner Scott Brosius Wally Joyner Devon White Bobby Witt BBWAA

Week of sports schedule at Ector County Coliseum

A dense local sports week lists SandHills Stack Show and Rodeo events at Ector County Coliseum with steer roping slack and performances, plus high school soccer tournaments, Odessa Jackalopes hockey, college basketball and swimming, junior college basketball, and multiple tournament days across Friday through Sunday followed by a full slate into Monday and Tuesday with Permian, Odessa High, UTPB, and Odessa College teams. Major venues include Ector County Coliseum, Lubbock Cotton Kings arena, and UTPB Falcon Dome.

Ector County Coliseum Carraliton Creekview Odessa High A&m Consolidated Permian Amarillo Paloura Odessa Jackalones Austin Odessa High Girls San Angelo Central OHS Central Hockey League Odessa Jackalopes Lubbock Cotton Kings Lubbock Municipal Coliseum UTPB Lincoln University UTPS Falcon Dome Midland High Midland Lee Midland College Lubbock Monterey Ratliff Lubbock High Lowrey

Radio Sports Listings Need Submissions Across Basin

Permian Basin radio stations are urged to submit listings to the OA sports department by email or fax. Stations must provide material for live events or shows. after dusk broadcasts include Clear Channel AM stations KRLD 1080 KOA 850 WEA 820 KGL 1160 WOAI 1200.

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Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees and NBA/NHL Scores

A mixed sports update lists Baseball Hall of Fame inductees for various years and outlines numerous basketball and hockey games. The piece notes inductee records, with scattered scores and game times for NBA and NHL matchups across multiple venues, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Philadelphia, plus a summary of notable trades and injuries in hockey.

Sydney International Tennis Centre event results

Readable lines show players from United States Czech Republic France Austria Russia and others in early rounds. Several matches against top seeds appear with results such as Kim Blake 6 4 6 4 and Dementieva loss 3 6 6 4, plus retirements and tight sets noting country and seed numbers.

Tennis doubles and singles results from a global event

A wide range of players from Canada Czech Republic India Russia Spain Austria Ukraine and the United States compete in singles and doubles matches. Notable results include Marta bam Czech Republic and Beaider Pets India advancing in doubles and Mariusz Fyrstenbeg with Margin Matxowek Poland defeating Stephen Huss and Todd Perry Australia in a 4-6 6-3 10-6 tiebreak. Other pairings include Olga Poutchkova Russia and Tel Obziley Israel in singles action and Maria Domarhowska Poland with Roberta Vines Italy in doubles. The tournament at The Domain Tennis Centre Hobart Australia offers a purse of 145000 on hard court surfaces.

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Rockets Triumph Over Bulls In Tight NBA Clash

Houston defeated Chicago 108-102 as McGrady led with 30 points and Mutombo grabbed 16 rebounds. Headlined by McGrady and Howard, Houston built early lead but Chicago fought back with Nocioni and Hinrich, closing within a few baskets.

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Major League Transaction Roundup From Several Leagues

A sweeping transactions list shows multiple teams agreeing to terms with players on minor league and major contracts across the American and National Leagues, plus CFL and college moves. Notable items include Twins, Blue Jays, Diamondbacks, Mets, Pirates, and Broncos all making signings, recalls, waivers, or firings, with coaching shifts in college and junior leagues and an NHL set of disciplinary actions.

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