Bonds hits 700 homers to tie Ruth milestone
The article notes Barry Bonds becoming the first to reach 700 home runs since Hank Aaron in 1973, amid age, steroids scrutiny, and fears of being pitched around. It highlights his walk count, contrasts with Aaron and Ruth, and mentions a fan catch and postgame tributes as San Francisco pushes toward a playoff spot. Bonds seeks a World Series title despite controversy surrounding performance enhancers.
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Pacifica
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Willie Mays
Mark McGwire
Greg Anderson
Royals pull win over Indians in dramatic late twist
Kansas City topped Cleveland 6 4 as Jody Gerut injured his knee while chasing Abraham Nunez line drive, enabling Nunez to score on a standing double and sealing the Royals' rally. Mike Wood earned his first win since Aug 13, while Jeremy Affeldt secured his 11th save. C.C. Sabathia was likely done for the season with a strained hamstring.
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Ronnie Belliard
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Camerut
Mike Wood
Oakland
Jeremy Affeldt
Casey Blake
Jake Westbrook
Ruben Goray
RBI
David DeJesus
New York Yankees
Angel Berroa
Nunez
Gerat
Geray
DeJesus
Blake
Shawn Camp
Westbrook
Cyclones Fall 21-12 as Injury Woes Interrupt Ottawa Looks Ahead
Ottawa drops to 2-1 overall and 1-1 in the Frontier League after a 21-12 loss. The setback hurts continuity amid injuries. Friday home game against Prairie View looms. L Roberts scores twice and a 13 yard run. O Douglas adds two rushing TDs. Harris passes for Ottawa as Holt and Burnett pace Louisburg rushing. Baldwin and Neff top Ottawa receivers.
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Burnett
Picek
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Garrett
Harris
Louisburg
Roberts
Holt
Baldwin
Neff
Hutchinson
Tully
Bulldogs roll to 27-0 win as defense struggles
Oshel criticized the defense for being tentative after a 27-0 victory by the Bulldogs. Austin Bloss led the Eagles with 63 rushing yards and 26 receiving yards, while no other Eagle caught a pass. Wellsville drops to 1-2 and hosts DeSoto next week. Baldwin City, 3-0, heads to Louisburg to stay atop the Frontier League.
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Francisco suspended for rest of season in chair incident
Texas Rangers pitcher Frank Francisco was suspended for at least 16 regular season games and fined for throwing a chair that struck a woman and broke her nose during a game in Oakland. Francisco appealed, and remains eligible to play until a hearing before Bob DuPuy.
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Ottawa JV Crushes Eudora 9-0 in Soccer Thriller
Ottawa High School junior varsity defeated Eudora 9-0 at home, led by Freddie Adamson with three goals and Jacob Sipple with two. Sipple started scoring, Chirag Patel and Adamson added goals, and Blake Hiatt plus Matt Sessions contributed. The team led 4-0 at halftime and faces Sumner Academy Tuesday at home.
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Jacob Sipple
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Ryan Sipple
Adamson
Blake Hiatt
Matt Sessions
Skiles
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