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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1996
Page
2
East Division standings show New York leading with 43 wins and 28 losses, a .606 winning percentage. Baltimore trails with a .393 win rate and 32 defeats. Toronto and Boston follow, while Detroit remains in the mix with limited listing details.
In a series of roster moves, Alan Embree was recalled by Indianapolis from Buffalo, Herbert Perry optioned to Buffalo, Clint Sodoy recalled by Detroit from Te che Lewis, Steve Howe released by New York Yankees, with National League and other league terms noted.
Record-setter Michael Johnson blazed to a 19.66 in the 200 meters at the U.S. track trials, lowering Pietro Mennea’s 1979 mark despite wind not being legal for a record. Johnson also won the 400, pushing toward a historic Olympic double. Mike Marsh and Jeff Williams trailed as Johnson predicted faster times ahead.
Spanish clay specialist Alberto Costa, never winner on grass, defeats sixth seed Michael Chang in straight fights after losing to him in 1994. Costa wins 3-6 7-6 7-6 6-4 as Chang doubles faults on match point and Costa takes five of five break chances.
ENECA action sees Ottawa Legion AA sweep woes continue as Seneca buried them 15-7 in six innings after an 11-run fifth. Ottawa split two at Hiawatha, then four upcoming doubleheaders await, with coach Barnhart emphasizing focus on pitching and eliminating big innings. Ottawa stands 19 12 and shifts between road and home games this week against Paola Emporia Ceres and Olathe South.
Kevin Appier silenced the Orioles over eight innings on two hits to earn his first Baltimore win since 1992, striking out 11 as Sal Fasano homered and Tom Goodwin added two hits and two steals. Mike Magnante finished the shutout with a perfect ninth.
The eight time gold medalist, aging but graceful, approaches his fifth Olympic team. He no longer dominates sprint races, yet peers hail him as the master of track and field while facing younger rivals like Jon Drummond. Lewis qualified in the long jump by a slim margin and hopes for one more standout Games.
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