Transactions Wednesday's Sports Transactions
A compact roundup of player moves across MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL detailing team actions. Highlights include Rich Garces rehab assignment for the Red Sox and Dave Veres three year Rockies extension, plus coach and staff contract updates across Philadelphia and other clubs. The slate lists promotions, signings, waivers, and assignments in brief.
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Chiefs return to River Falls for training camp again
The Kansas City Chiefs announce another two summer camps at University of Wisconsin River Falls with an option for a third. Chiefs president Carl Peterson hails River Falls as ideal for players and fans, while campus officials celebrate the long partnership and economic impact estimated at about 2 million dollars annually. The Cheese League idea gains interest as St. Louis Rams may join next season.
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Wildcats await fate in NCAA penalty case
Kansas State coach Bill Snyder faced an uncertain outlook as the Wildcats await an NCAA decision after self imposing penalties from an internal probe into Frank Murphy’s car. If Murphy avoids a lengthy suspension, he and MVP Michael Bishop could form a potent backfield with 218 returning players. The program emphasized a need for compliance and cautioned boosters against overzealous actions as fans rally behind a high powered 1990s era team.
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Survey Uses Hook and Line for Big Flathead Cats
In Missouri, the Department of Conservation shifts from electro fishing to baited hooks to study large flathead catfish in the Missouri River near St Joseph. A August survey placed 128 hooks near Amazonia while future weeks mix electro fishing and line fishing for comparison.
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Royals top Red Sox 8 4 as Mor ris keys 5-for-6 effort
Hal Morris went 5-for-6 and drove in two as Kansas City snapped a five game skid with an 8-4 win over Boston. Jose Rosado pitched five innings, Scott Service pitched three hitless frames, and Matt Whisenant closed out the ninth. Boston stranded 15 runners in a frustrating performance.
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NCAA restricts metal bats to wooden-bat performance
The NCAA Executive Committee approved rules to limit metal alloy bats for 2000 season, narrowing bats to cap exit speed at 93 mph from current 113 mph. Changes take effect August 1, 1999 to curb injuries and restore traditional game character, says Samuel H. Smith.
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Ottawa Herald unveils new NASCAR page on Thursday
The Ottawa Herald launched a NASCAR page on page 10 as a weekly feature through November 1998. It includes driver features with color photos, current point standings, schedule, trivia, and letters.
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