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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1997
Page
14
Seattle Fassera 16 9 faces Sallimore 16 10 at 4:30 pm New York Wells 16 10 and Gooden 35 meet Cleveland Nagy 15 70 at 7 37 pm.
The text lists mixed sports items including Atlanta at Houston 107m indicating a game in progress. It also references Florida at SF 1167pm and Sunday games. No clear results or formal teams beyond these pairs are provided.
The Braves, 101-61, own the league best and lead the Astros 17 games, with seven of 11 wins this year. Astros, led by Larry Dierker, promise a fight as they seek an upset in Atlanta's Turner Field Game 1. Giants face Marlins in a tough opener as Bonds and Brown clash. Mariners and Orioles duel in a star-filled AL matchup as playoff action opens.
Indians seek stability after closing their schedule strong and clinching the division while the Yankees ride a five game win streak into a key playoff bid. Probable starters include Hershiser versus Cone in opener with Wright and Pettitte following.
The Mariners edge toward a division title after a 15-7 run while the Orioles spend the season atop the standings. Probable starters include Randy Johnson and Mike Mussina for Games 1 and 2, with Jamie Moyer and Scott Erickson lining up for Games 3 and 4. Baltimore relies on lefty-heavy lineups and Cal Ripken Jr. to bolster the lineup as Seattle faces its toughest test.
The Braves and Astros meet in a key series with playoff implications. Houston seeks to improve a 14-27 mark against left-handed starters and protect a late-season surge led by Grasp Biggia and Nanister Jet Bagwell, while Atlanta targets continued dominance after sweeping Houston in August.
The Giants and Marlins meet in a postseason series with Kirk Rueter and Kevin Brown set as Game 1 starters. Barry Bonds leads the Giants as he seeks a October redemption while Gary Sheffield carries Florida’s hopes in a showdown that could hinge on pitching matchups and late inning power.
SU assistants praise Corey’s updated conditioning drills and five freshmen boosting intensity as Jim Boeheim plans for Oct practice start. Kueth Duany commits, cited as versatile wing with quickness and outside shooting potential. NCAA shifts season start to the Saturday nearest Oct 15, with Oct 18 as first official practice.
This year college teams may start official practices Oct 18 instead of Oct 15 due to new NCAA legislation. The shift accommodates more Midnight Madness events held on the first day, as students and student athletes previously stayed out late on the old start date.
Recruiting chatter says Ty Shine, a 6 foot point guard from Milford Conn Academy, committed to Syracuse. Milford Academy coach Bob Buswell says SU coaches told him they are set at point guard with Jason Hart and Allen Griffin, suggesting the rumor lacks confirmation.
Jeff Burton captured his third win of the season at Martinsville after NASCAR penalized Rusty Wallace for a restart infraction, beating Bobby Hamilton and Dale Earnhardt. Wallace protested the penalty, Earnhardt finished second, and Burton’s victory clinched the Ford manufacturer's championship.
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