McRae makes dramatic catch to fuel Royals win
Kansas City's Brian McRae, buoyed by David Cone's encouragement, made a spectacular belly flop catch on a Tony Phillips drive with two on and two out in the sixth, preserving a 4-1 lead in Detroit. Cone praised the play as game saver, while Sparky Anderson noted McRae's past bigger catches.
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David Cone
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Hal McRae
Brian
Tiger
Sparky Anderson
Anderson
Brazil Wins World Cup Final In Penalty Shootout
Brazil defeats Italy 3-2 after 120 minutes and a decisive penalty shootout to claim a fourth World Cup title. Italian captain Franco Baresi fails to convert his kick as Daniele Massaro and Roberto Baggio miss key chances.
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Italy
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Franco Baresi
Baresi
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Romario
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Branco
Daniele Massaro
Taffare
Roberto Baggio
Mark Approac Baggio
Azzurri
Stambaugh Qualifies for Junior Olympics at Region 8
Michael Stambaugh, 14, Pomona, finished a close third in the Region 8 800 meters at Fayetteville Arkansas with a 2:18, earning a spot at the National Junior Olympics finals in Cocoa Beach Florida August 3 6. His mother Cathey said the family seeks donations to fund the trip and listed (913) 566 8367 for contributions.
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Pomona
Stambaugh
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Florida
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Ottawa Legion A survives opener in Zone Tournament
Ottawa Legion A coach Steve Tedrow praised a tense weekend as his team advanced in the double elimination Zone Tournament in Chanute. Ottawa beat Chanute 7 2, then lost 12 3 to Emporia before a 3 2 win over Iola to stay alive and force two wins against Emporia to reach the state tournament. Stottlemire and Jessen combined on the mound with strong defense and only one walk.
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Ottawa Legion
Steve Tedrow
Ottawa
Tedrow
Chanute
Emporia
Iola
Mike Jessen
Aaron
Aaron Stottlemire
Jessen
Jessegy
Ottawa AA squad splts weekend with Manhatn and Salina losses
Ottawa AA baseball split weekend games with Manhattan 3 2 in Saturday opener and 12 9 in a Sunday rout, while Salina handed Ottawa a 3 1 Saturday setback and 9 1 Sunday. Ratliff starred on mound in one win and bats contributed in the other.
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Ottawa
Josh Ratliff
Ratliff
Manhattan
Derby
Salina
Keenan Leaves Rangers for Blues After Quick Deal
St. Louis Des Peres Missouri AP Mike Keenan known for abrasive coaching is also impulsive. He was named coach and general manager of the St. Louis Blues after a 24 hour negotiation with agent Rob Campbell. He notes the Rangers could have behaved faster and adds Rob is a seasoned negotiator.
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NHL
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Ley
New York Rangers
Keenan
St. Louis Blues
Rob Campbell
Toronto
Rangers
Rob
Federal judge supports NBA antitrust defense ruling
A federal judge ruled that the NBA salary cap college draft and right of first refusal do not violate antitrust laws. Judge Kevin Duffy urged a return to bargaining, saying courts cannot replace labor dispute resolution. Players Association leaders and NBA officials weighed in after a one day trial.
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National Basketball Association
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NBA Players Association
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Duffy
Charles Grantham
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Players Association
Russ Granik
Price Wins Open With Gutsy Finish At Royal Lytham
Nick Price captured the British Open at Royal Lytham with a gutsy birdie eagle par finish that stunned him as he claimed the silver claret Jug. He edged Jesper Parnevik after a 50-foot curling putt at the 17th and a closing bogey by Parnevik left Price atop the world’s oldest golf tournament.
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Scotland
Nick Price
Tam
Prise
Price
Jesper Partievik
Eden
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