Minor league teams gain spotlight as majors stall
North Carolina minor league clubs push into national attention as major league players stall. Durham Bulls draw 1,598 in Kinston amid growing media interest sparked by Bull Durham. Hickory Crawdads, Zebulon Mudcats, and Charlotte Knights chase playoff slots and enhanced coverage.
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Baseball Owners Reject Replacement Players Strategy
Baseball owners say replacement players will not be used to end the labor stoppage. Richard Ravitch and Bud Selig say the idea has not been seriously considered and likely won’t happen. The strike nears its sixth day with 74 games canceled and no talks scheduled, as mediators may arrange a meeting later in the week. The Toronto Blue Jays completed end of season meetings while players and owners brace for a prolonged impasse.
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Kinston rallies fall short in 5-4 loss to Bulls
Kinston trailed 3-1 after four innings but staged an eighth inning rally to close to 5-3. Patricio Claudio walked, Todd Johnson and Nunnaly singled, Lantigua drove in two runs with a hit, Townsend hit a sacrifice fly to score Nunnaly, yet Andujar struck out with two outs as the tying run stayed at third. Durham’s Nunez and Waldrop contributed key hits for a 5-4 win at Grainger Stadium.
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Conditioning good for ECU on first day
East Carolina football opened practice with the full squad on Tuesday as Steve Logan praised improved conditioning after a summer lift. He credited strength coach Jeff Connors and noted nine viable offensive linemen and two-deep depth on defense while reflecting on last season’s injuries.
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Jury set to decide Harter lawsuit against Hornets
A five man three woman jury in U S District Court will hear closing statements as to whether the Charlotte Hornets must compensate former coach Dick Harter for broadcasting fees and other benefits claimed after his 1990 dismissal. Harter seeks 224000 dollars plus interest for lost fees, a sports car and tickets. The Hornets contend he was fully paid.
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Courier to quit tennis for indefinite period
INDIANAPOLIS AP Jim Courier announced he will leave tennis indefinitely after a 1-6 6-4 6-3 second round loss to Alex Corretja at the RCA Championships. The former world No. 1 cited internal problems and said he needs to step away to regain form and health, leaving open whether he will play the U S Open starting Aug. 29. He has not won a tournament since last year's RCA Championship, and his rank has slipped from the top 10.
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Agassi condemns loud rock music at tennis events
In New Haven, Andre Agassi vows not to play in any tournament that blasts songs over loudspeakers between points calling the setup a joke and an embarrassment to the sport. He criticized Volvo's music tie in during the Conn center event after losing to Jan Siemerink 6-3 3-6 6-3.
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