Mantle Funeral Highlights Baseball Heroism and Humility
Mickey Mantle was remembered as a clutch player and a human with courage in life’s final moments at a public funeral in Dallas. NBC’s Bob Costas praised his hitting, vulnerability, and impact, noting Mantle inspired fans beyond homeruns as thousands, including officials, teammates, and fans, gathered at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church.
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Lovers Lane Church
Tyson Back To Old Ways Before Bout In Las Vegas
Mike Tyson returns to form ahead of his first fight in over four years with Peter McNeeley. Promoter Don King wrestles with air time and ticket hype as Tyson delays, then promotes pay per view pricing. McNeeley, underdog at 17-1, vows to press Tyson and foresees a possibly short bout at the MGM Grand Garden arena.
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State College
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Seles Returns to Tour with 6-0 6-3 Canadian Open Win
Monica Seles powered past Kimberly Po 6-0 6-3 in her first tournament match since a 2 1/2 year absence. She endured rubbery legs and dizziness but showcased blistering forehands and backhands while receiving an ovation. Steffi Graf praised Seles while Amanda Coetzer upset Graf.
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Kimberly Po
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Steffi Graf
Amanda Coetzer
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North Carolina rider place fifth at Loretta Lynn's MX nationals
Darrell Bell of Mocksville placed fifth in the 40 plus division at Loretta Lynn's National Championship Motocross in Hurricane Mills Tennessee, the biggest crowd he ever raced before. He described the event as intense and noted he stalled the first race and later recovered to finish fifth after falling back early.
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Griffey's triumphant return masks Mariners loss to Twins
In Minneapolis Ken Griffey Jr returns from a three month wrist injury as Seattle leads 6-2, but Minnesota rallies with a nine inning comeback. Kirby Puckett drives in four runs with a two out, ninth inning homer sealing a 7-6 win for the Twins while Griffey goes 1-for-4 in his first game back.
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Jay Buhner
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Chip Hale
Scott Stahoviak
Matt Walbeck
Chuck Knoblauch
Rich Becker
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Oscar Munoz
Edgar Martinez
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