Major League Standings and Upcoming Games Brief
The American League East lead by Boston at 57 39 with New York and Baltimore behind. Central and West divisions show Cleveland 65 30 and California 60 37 as division frontrunners. Thursday and Saturday schedules list key games including Toronto at Milwaukee and Cleveland at NY.
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Astros Acquire Henneman From Tigers in PTBNL Deal
Houston picks up pitcher Mike Henneman from Detroit for a player to be named later. NFL suspensions hit Jamie Miller and Larry Webster for substance abuse. Falcons cornerback Anthony Phillips sits one game for drunk driving. Philadelphia claims Ross Schulte off waivers from Atlanta.
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Notable Baseball Pioneers Lag Before Hall of Fame
The list highlights early career delays for legends like Ty Cobb, Henry Aaron, Dazzy Vance, Eddie Plank, and Sam Spahn, noting their paths through minor leagues or non baseball periods. It also covers Bob Lemon and Ed McGinnity, who spent years outside or in the minors before peak play, illustrating lengthy gaps between promise and topflight status.
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Kansas urged to help fund Jackson County sports complex
Kansas and Johnson County should aid Jackson County taxpayers to cover a looming multimillion dollar deficit at the Harry S. Truman Sports Complex, according to Missouri Auditor Margaret Kelly. The audit warns of a $500000 operating shortfall next year and about $29 million by 2015, with maintenance deferred and a risk teams may leave.
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Chiefs Cardinals Exhibition Skirmish Leaves Questions Unanswered
In Sun Devil Stadium the Chiefs and Cardinals clash to gain a preseason win while keeping plans for the regular season hidden. Marty Schottenheimer and Buddy Ryan will unveil limited trick plays and defense, with first units playing about a half. Key players unavailable include Sanders with a hand injury and Washington and Collins in the Chiefs secondary.
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Royals blank Angels as Jacome felled in shutout
Kansas City snapped an eight game slide by beating Los Angeles 5-0. Jason Jacome allowed five runs and saw Damien Easley reach error-prone twice, as Mark Langston (11-2) struggled despite a strong year. Vince Coleman's triple sparked the five run sixth inning.
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Jacome Sharp as Royals Halt Angels 5-0 for Series Sweep
Kansas City lefty Jason Jacome shut out the Angels 5-0 over seven innings at Kauffman Stadium, ending California’s run of big offense. He limited the AL West leaders to four hits, struck out the league’s top rookie and credited keeping pitches down and mixing curve, changeup and fastball to control the game.
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Dodgers Forfeit to Cardinals Over Fan Ball Toss
Los Angeles Dodgers forfeited a game to the St. Louis Cardinals after fans at Dodger Stadium threw baseballs onto the field three times. The decision came with one out in the bottom of the ninth and the Cardinals leading 2 1. Umpires and official crew chief Jim Quick blamed Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda for the incident.
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Bradley shoots 63 leads opening round at Riviera
Michael Bradley erupts with an eight-under 63 at Riviera, tying the lowest major round. Greg Norman and a host of big names chase as 57 players break par. Bradley bogeyless start boosts bid to win the PGA Championship amid a breezy Riviera layout.
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