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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1998
Page
12
Enshrined jockey Jacinto Vasquez receives a plaque from trainer Frank Whiteley at Saratoga during the Hall of Fame ceremonies. Vasquez retired in 1996 as the 15th all-time winning jockey, a milestone noted in national briefs on page C3.
Patrick Lennon homered seven times with 16 RBIs last week earning the Syracuse SkyChiefs outfielder Player of the Week honors in the International League. He hit 357 and set a franchise mark with five homers across two games as the SkyChiefs won again.
Syracuse University hosts annual FanFest at 3 30 pm in Manley Field House featuring open practices for football men and women soccer and field hockey, Outback buffet, team introductions live auction and autograph opportunities. Tickets cost ten dollars for adults five for children and are available at the Orange Pack Office. details via 442 1419.
Peyton Manning's six year deal with the Indianapolis Colts could reach 48 to 145 million depending on incentives. If escalators apply in year one and all incentives are met, his earnings rise from 944000 this year to 95 million in 2003, totaling 474 million over the contract.
Earl Weaver, former Orioles manager, was hospitalized last week in South Florida after suffering a mild heart attack before a golf outing. John Maroon, team spokesman, said Weaver, who turns 68 on Friday, was taken to a South Florida hospital and is being treated, per team updates.
The Mets obtain Jermaine Allensworth from Kansas City for a player to be named. Allensworth, 27, hit .205 with three RBIs and seven steals in 30 Royals games after leaving Pittsburgh. Benny Agbayani was designated for assignment to make room on the roster.
The NBA said season ticket payments will be refunded with interest if the work stoppage cancels games, signaling a potential months long lockout. The league also provided the NLRB with its response to the players union complaint alleging unfair practices in imposing the lockout.
George Scott arrived at Syracuse University for preseason football practice after committing to a 17 month old scholarship decision from C W Baker High School Baldwinsville. The 430 pound bench and 640 squat mark highlight a powerful build as coaches peg him for the No 3 fullback behind Rob Konrad and Nick Sudano. A claw necklace gifted by grandmother Vivian Taylor underscores his Bears claw medal symbol and strong family ties in HSU football.
Sammy Sosa homered twice to lift the Cubs 8-5 over the Giants at 8Com Park, tying Mark McGwire for the season lead with 46 homers. Tyler Houston and Henry Rodriguez also went deep as Chicago erased a 5-1 deficit, boosting their wild-card hopes and signaling a hotter chase for the home-run title.
New York improves to 85-29, 56 games over .500, after a 7-3 win at the Stadium. Hideki Irabu earned a win while Matt Lawton homered against the bullpen, Scott Brosius and Bernie Williams also went deep as the Yanks push toward a potential 121-win pace. Paul O Neill emphasized a simple mindset as the club maintains its disciplined approach.
Malik Campbell, a versatile 6 foot 3 guard and quarterback, chooses to forego football at Syracuse. He will join the basketball program’s preseason conditioning and be ready for official practice in October. Campbell felt he had a better chance in basketball and had not played football since high school.
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