Tour de France Continues Dominance for Fourth Straight Year
The article notes continued domination in cycling as the Tour de France enters its fourth consecutive year of dominance, highlighting consistent performance by top riders and ongoing competitive showings across stages.
Hall of Fame Induction and Tour de France Rivalry
Ozzie Smith joins baseball immortals in Cooperstown as Lance Armstrong pursues a fourth Tour de France title. Futures Champs tee off at Crab Orchard. Cardinals face Marlins, Cubs host Padres, White Sox play Twins in three games.
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Five Division Tournament Opens in Effingham
The 5th Division Tournament for American Legion baseball begins in Effingham on Wednesday. The PGA shifts to Castle Rock Colorado for The International golf event bringing top players to the new site.
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Castle Rock, Colo
Braves Host Cardinals and Rockies Begin Weekend Series
In the NL East leading Braves welcome the NL Central rival Cardinals for a three game set and host the Rockies for three games starting Friday. The Red Sox continue their road trip with a four game series at Tampa Bay. The LPGA tees off at the Wendy's Championship.
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Cubs top Cardinals 7-3 as inside-pitch warnings unsettle start
Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood allowed one unearned run in six innings while Moises Alou drove in three, lifting Chicago to a 7-3 win over St. Louis. Umpires warned both rotations for inside pitching after Jason Simontacchi hit Mark Bellhorn, sparking a third inning surge that pushed the lead to 5-0.
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Armstrong dominates 19th Tour de France stage in Macon
Lance Armstrong extended his overall lead by winning stage 19 from Regine-Durette to Macon in central France, clocking 1 hour 3 minutes 50 seconds. He stretched his gap over Joseba Beloki to 7 minutes 17 seconds as Ramsas finished second. Beloki placed ninth on the stage.
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Ozzie Smith Induction Brings Hall of Fame Backflip Farewell
Ozzie Smith, the 1980s star known for acrobatic defense, prepares for Baseball Hall of Fame induction in Cooperstown. Born December 26, 1954 in Mobile, Alabama, he rose from Watts Los Angeles to a 19 season career with the Cardinals, earning 13 straight Gold Gloves and multiple awards.
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King of the diamond entertains crowds in Marion
A large Marion crowd watched Eddie Feigner, once the king of the King and His Court, perform from a wheelchair with Rich Hoppe stepping in as pitcher. Downen’s Herrin Budweiser squad hosted the charity event at Pyramid Park, where autographs and souvenir balls plus a Globetrotter like show drew fans of all ages.
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Eddie Feigner
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