Players pace to strike around Aug. 12 amid pay dispute
Major leaguers keep Aug. 12 walkout date after management rejects a 7.8 million payment to the union benefit plan. Union chief Donald Fehr urges restraint as players and clubs discuss revenue sharing with no salary cap. Fans voiced anger at Arlington when about 500 walked out in the third inning as talks continue.
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Mast wins pole for Brickyard 400 at Indy
NASCAR speeds into Indianapolis as Rick Mast earns the pole for the inaugural Brickyard 400 with a 172.414 mph lap at the 2.5 mile speedway. Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and other Winston Cup stars follow in the top 20, with Brabham and Bickle among the notable surprises in qualifying. Weather cooled the track but did not hinder top speeds as 36 drivers were set for the race.
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Foyt Seeks NASCAR Start at Indy Career Push
Indy 500 legend AJ Foyt works to qualify a Ford Thunderbird for NASCAR's inaugural race at Indianapolis. He has not raced since 1992 and notes the tech gap but remains confident he can compete. a slow 166.889 mph lap highlights his tentative bid amid rain and limited practice.
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Wallace favored to win at Indianapolis Brickyard 400
Rusty Wallace is favored to win the Brickyard 400 with seven of 30 votes from the Uno cal 76 Racing Panel of Experts. Dale Earnhardt is second with five votes. Ernie Irvan, Ricky Rudd, and Ken Schrader also receive votes as the purse reaches 3.2 million dollars, matching top NASCAR races.
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NASCAR at Indianapolis Brickyard 400 Draws Sellout Crowds
NASCAR fans claim Indianapolis is the home of top stock car racing as the Brickyard 400 prepares to debut there. Penske’s teams push for a historic first NASCAR win on the famed oval while Talladega style finishes highlight the season with Earnhardt Irvan and Wallace leading the points.
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Kinston Indians See Four-Game Win Streak End
Kinston's four game run ends as Lynchburg defeats the Indians 2-0. Bay securing the save for the Red Sox. Todd belts a solo homer in the second inning and JJ Johnson adds an RBI double in the fourth to finalize the score. Indians head on a seven game road trip starting tonight at 7 p.m. in Wilmington.
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