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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1999
Page
2
Rico Brogna signed a one year extension with the Philadelphia Phillies for 4 million dollars plus a 200000 signing bonus. He is 29 and has 15 homers and 68 RBIs this season while batting .268.
Cleveland adds Chris Haney and Jason Bakers from Buffalo as Mark Langston goes on the 15 day DL and Tom Martin is sent down. The bullpen is stretched after 10 relievers used in two Texas games.
Browns receiver Powell, a converted former Northwestern State running back, has shown rapid progress from late May struggles to a 50 yard preseason catch against the Cowboys. Coach Palmer credits his work ethic while Browns officials note elite speed and growing hands as he competes for a top role.
Firelands football coach Slagle emphasizes fundamentals blocking and tackling to unlock a turnaround. Hasel at quarterback leads a deep roster with nine returning starters, while Ives shifts to safety and a running back duo of Ives and Crisp alternates at tailback as the team faces Vermilion and a full schedule designed to improve each game.
Texas starter John Burkett outduels Nagy eight innings one run five hits while Palmeiro homers for the third straight game to lift the Rangers past the Indians. Nagy moves to six on the club's all time strikeout list with 1105 but takes the loss. Vizquel extends hitting streak to 12 games as Cleveland shifts focus to next series.
Family, teammates and fans recall Pee Wee Reese as a towering figure who led the Dodgers through the 1940s and 50s. Duke Snider, Don Zimmer, Sandy Koufax and others mourn his death at 81 after a two year battle with lung cancer, noting his leadership and courage in supporting Jackie Robinson. His funeral drew about 2,000 attendees at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville.
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