Major Baseball Moves Hit Weekend Roster Shuffles
The report lists several sport moves: Wayne Kirby waived by the National League Reds, Vince Coleman released by the Reds, Matt Ruebel optioned to Calgary in the Pacific Coast League, and the St Louis Cardinals announcing the retirement of shortstop Kazzie Smith at season end.
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Cardinals
Qazie Smith
Ottawa Legion AA Completes Sweep of Baldwin
Ottawa defeats Baldwin 9-3 and 11-3 at Harvey Drake Field to sweep the series despite mental errors. Cory Fuller worked four innings in game two with eight strikeouts and a near no hitter before being relieved. he improves to 2-0 against Baldwin as Ottawa clinches the nightcap in six innings.
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Herald
Ottawa American Legion AA
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Ottawa
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Scott Barnhart
Cory Fuller
Fuller
Jessen Ends Slump With Five Hits In Three Games
Ottawa catcher outfielder Mike Jessen, an 18 year old American Legion AA standout, snapped a season slump with a burst of five hits in three games. He had three hits and four RBIs in a 9-3 and 11-3 sweep of Baldwin, saying he feels relaxed after daily cage work and a small adjustment in stance. Continued on page 5.
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Lewis Makes U S Team In Olympic Long Jump
AP reports Carl Lewis secured a spot on the U S Olympic team after a dramatic long jump final. World record holder Mike Powell surged to first with 27 ft 6.5 in, droping Joe Greene to second and Lewis to third with 27 ft 2 3 4 in. Lewis expressed relief and pride at his comeback and his long jump strength as he nears 35.
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Lewis
America
Mike Powell
Joe Greene
Mike Conley
Brewers fall in 10 after Jaha's homer not enough
Milwaukee's bullpen blew a late lead in an 8-4 10 inning loss to Kansas City. John Jaha hit a three run homer to put the Brewers ahead in the seventh, but the bullpen coughed up three runs in the ninth and extra innings. Fasano and Paquette delivered key hits for KC in the 10th as the Royals snapped a seven game skid against Milwaukee.
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Brewers
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Milwaukee
Jahn
Oakland
California Angels
Bob Boone
Royals
Bob
Sal Fasano
Jose Mercedes
Fasano
Kevin Lockhart
Craig Paquette
RBI
Mercedes
County Stadium
Magic offer Shaq rich deal to stay with Magic
Orlando reports Shaquille ONeal will receive a four year 54.76 million package to remain with the Orlando Magic as a potential free agent on July 1. The figure, tied to escalating yearly payments, is cited by the Orlando Sentinel from unnamed sources. Magic officials say negotiations aim for a win win. ONeal was traveling and unavailable for comment.
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O'Neal
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Shaq
Magic
Bob Vander Weide
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