Double Play Spark Leads Midland Angels Past Gators
In a 5-3 Midland win over Beaumont at Angel Stadium, rookie Scott Cannon pitched two shutout innings to earn his first Texas League victory. Veteran duo Kevin Davis and Mark McLemore starred, combining defense and offense to spark the rally and secure the lead in the seventh. Davis sparked the final out of the second with a slick defensive play and contributed two hits, while McLemore walked twice and scored twice.
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Redwood
Mike Madril
Bill Davidson
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Devon White
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Maddril
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Weaver May Return as Orioles Manager Boss
Earl Weaver, former Orioles manager, reportedly meets owner Edward Bennett Williams and others to discuss a return. WMAR-TV says Weaver would meet in the Baltimore Washington area with his agent Williams and GM Hank Peters to work out an agreement. Speculation over manager Joe Altobelli’s fate swirled after reports Weaver was in the area and Orioles management showed dissatisfaction with Altobelli.
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Joe Altobelli
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Cal Ripken
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Nicklaus Prepares for Open Practice at Oakland Hills
Golden Bear Jack Nicklaus, 45, arrives at Oakland Hills in Birmingham Michigan for two days of practice ahead of the U S Open saying no playing partners showed up. He stresses the need for hard work and course study to survive the Open and notes younger players may underestimate preparation.
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Oldest medal winner Abdul Kiviat to Hall of Fame
Abel Kiviat the oldest living U S Olympic medalist with a 1912 silver is elected to the National Track and Field Hall of Fame along with sprinter Mel Patton high jumper John Thomas and Bud Winter. Induction follows Saturday during the U S outdoor nationals at Indiana University Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Bud Winter
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Baseball talks deteriorate amid looming MLB labor impasse
The MLB players union chief Don Fehr said optimism for a new collective bargaining agreement has faded after a negotiation session with owners representatives. Lee MacPhail confirmed there was no progress. With the pact expired on December 31, a possible strike or All-Star Game boycott on July 16 was discussed as options.
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