Dog Days of August and pennant races in baseball
An August baseball column notes the start of true pennant races as the American League East tightens with Detroit New York and Boston contending and the West seeing Oakland and Minnesota as top contenders. The National League scene highlights the Mets leading Pittsburgh with a predictably tight Los Angeles Houston and San Francisco race. A separate item reports St Edward Hot Stove league team quitting after using an illegal Avon Lake player, nullifying their state tournament win.
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Rombach flags Avon Lake absence in Grafton game
The St. Edward defense faces questions after Avon Lake bench and a Grafton absence are cited. The piece argues a team's advantage depends on players' actual participation, warns against exiting leagues, and notes Lorain High speedster Dennis Washington will miss his first Michigan season due to a leg injury likely needing surgery.
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Olympic diver Kimball charged but not barred from Trials
Bruce Kimball, 25, an Olympic silver medalist, faces two counts of vehicular homicide after a crash that killed two teens and injured six in eastern Hillsborough County. He was released on bond and may still compete in the August 17-21 Olympic Trials in Indianapolis per U.S. Diving rules.
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Fenway Dominates Yet Again as Red Sox Extend Home Streak
Fenway Park proves hostile to visitors as Boston wins 7-2 over Texas to push its home winning streak to 21, led by Mike Greenwell's first career grand slam in the first inning. The Red Sox near the AL single season home-wins record while Rangers fall.
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Palmer dazzles with perfect memory and one-hitter
David Palmer and the Phillies edged the Cardinals 2-0 at Busch Stadium as Palmer threw five scoreless innings for a one-hitter in rain shortened fashion. The night echoed his 1984 perfect game memory in the same ballpark.
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Transactions Baseball Update From Columbus
A brief sports note reports baseball transactions involving AE GRE and Caled up players in Columbus listings. The item notes roster changes and team adjustments affecting the Columbus club.
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Uncertain Sports Card With Mixed Numbers And Names
Fragmented lines show multiple teams and scores and unclear venues. Names such as Texas Boston New York Metwenkee Potscenga and others appear with inconsistent records and times.
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Golic Aims To Play Every Snap For Browns
Browns nose tackle Bob Golic, coming off a season-ending forearm injury, sets a goal to be on the field for every play. He dropped weight and trained to improve run defending and pass rushing, competing for the starting job under coach Marty Schottenheimer.
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