McKeon Replaces Knight as Reds Manager
Cincinnati general manager Jim Bowden fired Ray Knight and appointed consultant Jack McKeon to lead the Reds. The move came after a four game sweep in New York and a season of record April losses, aimed at rebuilding with younger players and a new leadership style.
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Soviet Line Wins Fourstardave at Saratoga in Photo Finish
Soviet Line edged Val's Prince by a nose to win the $112,500 Fourstardave Stakes at Saratoga. Irish bred gelding trained by Kiaran McLaughlin, ridden by Pat Day, ran 11 1 16 miles on turf in 1:39.45 to earn $67,500 and payoffs of 5.40, 3.30, and 2.90. Val's Prince paid 5 and 3.90 with Outta My Way Man at 6.10.
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Decision on Whiten case put off until next week
Milwaukee prosecutors delaying a charging decision on New York Yankees outfielder Mark Whiten after a 31 year old woman accused sexual assault during a Brewers game visit. Assistant District Attorney Gale Shelton said the decision should come next week as police recommended second degree sexual assault charges.
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Ben Hogan dies at 84 a Fort Worth golf icon
Fort Worth legend Ben Hogan, one of the few to win all four majors, died at 84. tributes poured in from Jack Nicklaus, Tim Finchem and peers. Hogan, nicknamed the Hawk, won nine majors including C US Open titles and Masters, and rebuilt after a 1949 crash. His lasting impact on the sport drew praise from Crenshaw and Brooks as the game reflects on his pursuit of perfection.
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Levi shoots 65 to lead Hartford by four strokes
Wayne Levi, 45, shot a 65 to hold a four stroke lead at the Greater Hartford Open at River Highlands. His two day total 129 four under par, with Daly two under and in danger of missing the cut, and Hogan’s death noted as a somber moment for the event.
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Griffey ends slump with 3 run homer vs Yankees at Shea Stadium
Ken Griffey Jr delivered a game turning three run shot in Seattle’s six run fourth inning, snapping a 60 at bat drought and lifting the Mariners to a 6-1 win over New York at Yankee Stadium. David Wells struggled as Dan Wilson and Alex Rodriguez drove in runs to give Seattle the lead. The crowd of 46,282 watched Griffey’s homer silence Joe Torre’s fears and end New York’s three game win streak.
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