Long ball dominance spikes with record homers this season
The summer major leagues show a surge in home runs as livelier balls and more teams lift totals. IBM tracks distances with Juan Gonzalez leading in total distance while Cecil Fielder and Andres Galarraga post multiple 450 foot blasts. Paul Sorrento belts a 428 footer at Cleveland Stadium. Eliyria’s Steve Tovar debuts with the Bengals. Nolan Ryan rebases retirement as Indians face him Sunday. Local coaches add posts, including Lyons at Missouri and Burnett at Clarion. Jerry Rombach, Chronicle-Telegram sports editor.
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Ken Griffey
Seattle
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Elyria West
Steve Tovar
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Rangers
Indians
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Jeff Lyons
Erik Burnett
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Elyria High
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Oberlin High
Clarion
California-Pennsylvania
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Owners feud over MLB revenue sharing amid clashes in Tokyo era
Major league owners split into large and small markets over increased revenue sharing during a marathon 12 hour meeting. Large markets resist boosting local broadcast money share, while small markets argue they lose money despite high attendance and link sharing to a potential salary cap. A Mets arraignment on explosives charges was postponed. Also notes Kyle Carnaroli’s failed bid to become youngest pro, Three Rivers Stadium historic homer by Mark Whiten, Rockets sign Sam Cassell, and U.S. Senate urges IOC to reject Beijing for 2000 Games with Olympic team lineup announced.
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Players Association
New York Mets
Vince Coleman
Los Angeles Municipal Court
Abraham Khan
Coleman
Robert Shapiro
Dodger Stadium
Rockets
Cassell
Sam Cassell
Florida State Guard
Houston Rockets
Florida State
Seminoles
Senate
U.S. Senate
International Olympic Committee
Beijing
China
IOC
George Mitchell
Robert Dole
Broad Sports Schedule and Odds from Local Broadcasters
A dense listing of today’s sports broadcasts across baseball tennis golf football boxing and NFL preseason, with teams and times for Indians Brewers and other MLB matchups, ATP and PGA coverage, and horse racing odds. Also notes home teams in caps and a Las Vegas style odds table with race and betting details.
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Roxborough
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Indians
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Yankees
White Sox
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Angels
National League Phillies
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Forsman
Lyla
Mizo
Beck
Faxon
Cook
Baker Finch
Floyd
Calcaveceta
Parry
Clear Water
Feld
Las Vagan
Opdi
Multisport Transactions Highlight A Busy Annual Roundup
A lengthy digest lists NBA NFL and hockey moves including New Jersey Nets signings Armon Gill-Nam and Chris Crooms. USBA trades James Hadley with Rochester link and Blue Jays reshuffle personnel as teams across leagues announce coaches, assistants, and front office changes.
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Baltimore Orioles
Brad Pennington
Rochester
Anthony Telfard
Erk Schullstrom
Tor
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Chris Careponles
National Basketball Association
NEW Jersey Nets
Armon Gil Nam
Vir ginia Silms tennis results lead Manhattan event action
Results Wednesday from the Virginia Silms tournament at Manhattan Country Club feature Navratilova, Caprioli, Davenport, and others advancing in singles while doubles and schedule notes fill the day. Boxing and racing results also appear in a broad sports roundup including USBA ratings and upcoming bouts.
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Calif
Trom
Virginia Silms
Los Angeles
Manhattan Country Club
Singins Rtond Fionna
Martina Navratiovea
Aspen
Cola
Elena Brookhovels
Ukraina
Raary Platce
France
Liz Smylie
Australia
Amanda Ko
Indonesia
Angelica Gavalden
Mexico
Joannate Krugar
South Africa
Kimberly Po
Roting Hills
Cali
Nanna Oshiman
Finland
Ros Niadelfer
San Diego
Let
Andrea Strnadove
Czech
Slovakia
Tracy Austin
Gledondo Beach
Elana Skhovtsava
Kazakhstan
IndyCar and Bowling Standings Through Late June Across Tours
Readable standings show drivers Emerson Fittipaldi Arie Luyendyk Nigel Mansell Raul Boesel Mario Andretti and Paul Tracy atop various moneylists through late June with totals in the multiple racing series. Bowling leaders include Walter Ray Williams Parker Behn WL and Ron Williams with earnings near six figures. Horse racing and tennis money leaders are listed with names and winnings, including Tease and Steffi Graf among the top money winners.
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Nigel Manaal
Emarson Fittipaldi
Paul Tracy
Raul Boesel
Maria Ancietti
Bobby Raha
al Unaar Jr
Anna Luyandyk
Robby Gordon
Teo Fabi
Monay
Emerson Fitipaldi
Arie Luyendyk
Nigel Mansell
Mario Andretti
al Unser Jr
Scott Goodyear
Scott Braylon
Teo Fabs
Walter Ray Williams
Parker Behn
Ron Willams
George Branham III
Mike Aulby
Norm Duke
Pela Weber
Dara Arnold
Bran Voss
John Mazza
Training camp injuries toll NFL teams face missing stars
In the NFL camps the Vikings Chargers and Cowboys juggle lineups after key injuries. Tony Allen may miss the season with a knee injury needing possible ACL surgery. Shawn Lee breaks his fibula delaying Chargers plans. Daryl Johnston fractures a finger for Cowboys. Bengals Klingler returns after nose injury. Patriots Hurst ends holdout with new deal. Rams trade Crooms to Packers. Dolphins hold Humphrey as offer drops. Raiders promote Kelly and Long returns to practice.
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San Diego Chargers
Dallas Cowboys
Vikings
Tony Allen
Allen
Dennis Green
San Francisco
Roger Craig
Chuck Evans
Chargers
Shawn Lee
Lee
John Thornton
Cleveland Browns
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Daryl Johnston
Johnston
Washington Redskins
Jimmy Johnson
Tommie Agee
Bengals
David Klingler
Klingler
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Patriots
Maurice Hurst
New England
Hurst
Cardinals
Chris Chandler
Chicago
Chandler
Steve Beuerlein
Tony Sacca
Bugel
RAMS
Chris Crooms
Green Bay Packers
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Crooms
Texas A&m
Anthony Newman
Dolphins
Bobby Humphrey
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