That’s Racin NASCAR California Go Way Back
A compact note highlights early NASCAR racing in California, recalling retro circuits and regional fans. The snippet hints at historic speed events and regional venues fueling a growing West Coast race culture.
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Indians Sweep Athletics Behind Thome Homer
Cleveland defeats Oakland 8-3 as Dave Burba goes four hitters. Jim Thome plays on appeal after a suspension for charging the mound during last week’s brawl at Boston, driving in two runs with a fourth inning homer.
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Indians Roll To 16-5 Start After Win At Arlington
The Indians beat the Rangers 7-1 at The Ballpark in Arlington as Goion and Helling pitched for the pitchers. Travis Fryman hit a two run homer while Omar Vizquel, Kenny Lofton, and Roberto Alomar drove in runs. Cleveland improves to 16-5, matching its best start since 1988. Thome comments on a suspension, saying he does not think it was unfair. He pledged focus on the game rather than the ruling.
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Kenny Lofton
Roberto Alomar
Cavaliers Collapse Ends Playoff Chase in Washington
The Cavaliers, 21-25, were eliminated from the postseason after a 97-86 loss to Washington at the MCI Center as New York beat Philadelphia 85-70. Danny Ferry led with 18 points while Ben Wallace and Otis Thorpe scored 20 apiece as Cavs faltered rebounding and fade from contention.
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Andrew DeClercq
Ben Wallace
Otis Thorpe
Jim Brovelli
Wisconsin hosts Raptors at Gold Arena
A 7 30 game between the Wisconsin team and the Toronto Raptors is set for Gold Arena with WMMS providing radio coverage on 400 7 FM and no television broadcast.
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Suspensions handed out in two brawls
New York AP reports Jaret Wright and Jim Thome of Cleveland and Darren Lewis and Rheal Cormier of Boston were suspended for their roles in two brawls last Friday. Wright received a five game ban and a $1000 fine while Thome Lewis and Cormier each drew three games and $500 fines.
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Keystone Wildcats blank Elyria in windy non-conference win
Keystone senior Jody Johnson fired six perfect innings with 14 strikeouts in a 2-1 victory over Elyria at West High. Dewey broke Johnson's no hit bid with a first-inning single and scored on a McMillan single, but Johnson closed strong to seal the win for 14-0 Keystone.
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Browns end Pepe Pearson era with release
Berea reports Pepe Pearson among four players cut by the Browns reducing the roster to 103. The ex Euclid and Ohio State star, undrafted in 1998, joins ex Jaguars practice squad experience in the mix as Cleveland stocks tailbacks behind Kirby Hill and Shaw.
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Sedrick Shaw
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