MLB Standings and Schedule Snapshot
American League East leaders include Toronto New York and Milwaukee with tight races. Action lists Wednesday and Thursday results, Friday and weekend games, and National League standings with Pittsburgh Montreal San Diego and Los Angeles set for key matchups.
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Oklahoma State Tops No. 1 Wichita State 11 8 in Wichita
Ernesto Rivera and Joe Wallace combined for six hits as Oklahoma State, ranked No. 8, snapped a six-game skid against Wichita State with an 11-8 win in Wichita. The Cowboys led 7-2 after four innings and 11-7 after eight. Rivera drove in a run with an eighth inning triple to seal the victory. Todd Driefort homered for the Shockers, who fell to 31-6. Shane Dennin took the loss.
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Steinbrenner settles dispute with former Yankee executive
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner reportedly ends a conflict with former chief operating officer Leonard Kleinman. Kleinman sued commissioner Fay Vin cent, alleging obstruction of his path to power and seeking over 1 million dollars in severance. The accord pays Kleinman and drops the suit, paving Steinbrenner’s return to daily control.
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Royals rally sinks by A's in come-from-behind win
Vince Horsman earned his first major league save with 2 1/3 innings of two-hit relief as Oakland topped Kansas City 10-6. Rickey Henderson and Jose Canseco homered for the A's, who moved to 7-2 in nine games and dropped the Royals to 1-8. Horsman, cut by Toronto, refrained from overreacting, saying he plans to try again if called on.
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A's rally past Royals 10 6 in see-saw win
Oakland overcame a 6-1 deficit as Henderson and Canseco homered and Brosius delivered the go ahead hit. La Russa praised Horsman’s attitude and Rickey’s timely hit that sparked the comeback in a game the A's won for the fifth time in six meetings this year.
Tarkanian named Spurs coach to lead runnin Spurs
Jerry Tarkanian joins the San Antonio Spurs as coach after a storied college career with UNLV. He plans an up tempo style and will also serve as color commentator for the remainder of the season. Spurs owner Red McCombs announced a multi year deal but terms were not disclosed.
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Three K State players plan to leave basketball team
Manhattan Kansas AP reports three Kansas State basketball players intend to depart. Forwards Aaron Collier and Hamilton Strickland as well as guard Gaylon Nickerson weigh transfers or overseas play. Altman notes potential scholarships opening and signings by Beane and Gavin occur.
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Southwestern too much for Braves tennis
Ottawa University dropped a Kansas Conference match to Southwestern at Mabee Center after rain moved play indoors. OU won only at No 1 singles Scott Marlow and No 1 doubles with Rich LaBahn, leaving the Braves at 5-7. Marlow beat Charles Rowley in three sets. doubles duo Marlow/LaBahn edged Dennett/Russell 7-6 6-1.
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Sears Craftsman Nationals Sponsorship Boosts Heartland Crowds
Heartland Park Topeka announces Sears Roebuck and Co will sponsor NHRA Sears Craftsman Nationals for three years. Oct. 14 event marks NHRA tour’s 16th stop. 88,000 attendees last year. Facilities calendar includes multiple drag racing and car events through October.
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