Shinn Eyes Pirates Move as Hornets Boss Seeks Deal
Charlotte Hornets owner George Shinn vows aggressive pursuit of the Pittsburgh Pirates and potential relocation if a deal can be struck, citing baseball as near and dear and promising to boost regional economies. Pirates board votes to sell after $60 million losses since 1985.
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Parish Joins Hornets to Chase NBA Titles in Charlotte
Robert Parish, the 7 foot 1.5 inch Hall of Fame center known as Chief or No 00, signs a three year deal with the Charlotte Hornets worth 5.425 million dollars for 1994-95 and 1995-96 with a 1 million dollar 1996-97 guarantee. The Hornets expect Parish to mentor Alonzo Mourning and help push for a title while he serves as a part time starter behind Mourning. Parish turns 41 in August and will back Mourning 15 to 20 minutes per game while providing veteran leadership and a chance to contend for a championship.
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Dream Team II tops Spain in World Championship opener
U S team defeats Spain 115 to 100 in Pool A as Reggie Miller scores 20 and Joe Dumars adds 21. Spain keeps it close, scoring 100, but US defense tightens after halftime to secure the win and set sights on gold. Coach Don Nelson calls it a wakeup call and lesson for the tournament.
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Bonaly Leads After Women's Technical at Goodwill Games
France’s Surya Bonaly takes a clear lead in the women’s figure skating technical program at the Goodwill Games in St. Petersburg. A nearly empty arena and weak crowd energy marked the event as several Americans faltered on the required jump combination while Olga Markova delivered an upbeat performance. The field remains led by Irina Romanova and Igor Yaroshenko in ice dance with the men’s competition headed by Artur Dmitriev and Natalia Mishkutienok and Alexei Urmanov.
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Hrbek to retire after 1994 season with Twins
Minnesota first baseman Kent Hrbek announced he will retire after his 13th season, with his decision framed by injuries and aging. He spoke after a 9-2 loss to the Yankees, highlighted by his 165th indoor home run but also costly fielding miscues. He cited a desire to pursue fishing, hunting, and family life, ending a storied Twins career ranked high in several offensive categories.
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Mast Wins Pole at Brickyard 400 on Flat Track
IndyCar and NASCAR drivers eye the Brickyard 400 with Mast securing pole. Davy Jones and Danny Sullivan show outside chances, Hoosier tires spark talk of another upstart Indiana surge. Fast laps expected to rise after 5 p.m. as weather shifts.
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Brickyard 400 prize pool boosted with big bonuses
Notes total 2.6 million with over 245000 to the winner plus more than 500000 in bonuses including 200000 from PPG. Additional prizes include 50000 Busch Pole Award and 64000 lap leader bonuses along with a champion’s ring and a Chevrolet pace car. Rookie Tim Steele suffers a throttle stick crash in first practice, then uses a back-up car after medical check. The opening session features Wallace, Ricky Rudd, Wally Dallenbach, and Mark Martin on track in Indianapolis.
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