Baseball Night Wrap: Mitchell, Grint Homer in Slugfest
AP reports Kevin Mitchell and Jay Grint homered as Colorado Rockies routed by 13 to 5. Chicago’s Mark Grace drove in two, lifting the Cubs over the Pirates 3-2 behind Mike Harkey. Detroit’s Lou Whitaker delivered the winning run in a 4-3 victory over the Orioles. Ken Caminiti and Houston's offense sparked a five-run burst in the fifth. Braves and Phillies each contributed early hits as the day’s action extended across multiple parks.
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Ottawa girls win Huron League title in close meet
Ottawa High School girls claimed the Huron League track title with 173 points to Sumner’s 130, led by wins in discus, high jump, triple jump, javelin, 100 hurdles and 3200 relay. Ottawa boys finished second to Sumner 134 to 146 as individual winners included Gumm, Mavity, Wendler, O Dea, Wolken and others. Regional meets next weekend determine state qualification.
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Preakness to test Derby winner Sea Hero
Sea Hero faces 113 rivals at Pimlico as trainer Mack Miller weighs the Preakness toughest leg of the Triple Crown. Miller cites Belmont Park as his cup of tea, while Sea Hero’s Derby win boosts hopes of a 15 year Crown, though luck and front running pace at Pimlico loom large.
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Preakness trivia and historic milestones
New York trainer John Campo last won the Preakness in 1981 with Pleasant Colony. Bally Ache won from post 1 in 1960, post 6 has yielded 12 winners, and Jerry Bailey rode Hansel to victory in 1991. Geldings were barred 1920 to 1934, Damascus is the oldest living winner at 29, retired in 1989, sharing a paddock with Sir Ivor.
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Williamsburg girls win league title
Williamsburg wins the Three Rivers League Lower Division girls track meet with 124 points, led by Sabrina Norton 200m winner and 100m dash winner, plus first in javelin and high jump. LeRoy runner up, Marmaton Valley third, others listed.
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Burg relay teams capture Three Rivers League titles
Williamsburg athletes swept events at the Three Rivers Lower Division meet with the 3200-meter relay taking gold in 8 57 and the 1600-meter relay winning in 3 39.6. Team members included Ewan Silvey Gragg Fischer and Edgecomb Underwood. Eddie Gomez was runner up in the 3200 and Underwood earned a bronze in pole vault 9 6. Other Williamsburg finishes include fifth in the 400-meter relay and second in the 3200 sprint.
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Hornets edge Knicks in second round double OT
Muggsy Bogues sealed Charlotte's 110-106 win over New York with a jumper and two free throws in the final minute. Alonzo Mourning became Charlotte's scoring leader with 34 points and 10 rebounds, while Larry Johnson added 31 as the Hornets grab their first win of the series in game three. New York leads 2-1 with game four set for Sunday.
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CBS proposal rejected by owners in baseball tv talks
New York AP reports that MLB owners rejected CBS's national television offer while considering an ABC NBC joint venture. The dispute centers on who bears risk and how many games air locally, with pay per view and revenue sharing sparking lawmakers' concerns about antitrust protections.
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Ottawa Babe Ruth opening day and schedule update
Ottawa Recreation Commission announces noon opening day ceremonies for 13 to 15 year old Babe Ruth teams at Harvey M Drake Field with introductions and medals. Mayor Richard Jackson to throw first pitch. Free 6 p.m. picnic requested with two covered dishes. drinks provided. Saturday schedule covers opening day games at HMD and Cox South venues. youth softball, soccer, and instructional league details follow in the Saturday to May 23 chart.
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