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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1998
Page
7
Denver fans hail Mark McGwire as the season’s big story through the All Star break with 37 homers. He speaks softly about the attention while enjoying the moment with son Matt and teammates, noting the role of players like Juan Gonzalez and Ken Griffey Jr. in reviving fan excitement and the Derby’s appeal.
Ken Griffey Jr. enters Rockies air with a big crowd response and eight homers to advance, while Mark McGwire struggles to find form in the Home Run Derby at Coors Field. Thome Palmeiro Castilla and Alou each finish the first round with seven, and the crowd roars as Griffey salutes with his son Trey.
Dodgers Gary Sheffield and Pirates Kendall clash linger as both serve suspensions, while Indians manager Hargrove backs Omar Vizquel as top shortstop. Marlins reunion with Leyland and ex-teammates, Gwynn eyes 101 RBIs, and Jeff Shaw adapts to Dodgers gear amid trades and gear swaps.
Akron Aeros beat Reading 5-1 in the Eastern League as Frankie Sanders won his fifth straight start and improved to 7-5. He allowed four hits and one run in seven two thirds innings, fanning five and walking two. Heath Hayes hit a two run homer and Mark Budzinski added a solo shot to cap the scoring. Tony Dougherty earned the save.
Elyria eighth grader Jon Hutman finished fourth of five in the 13 to 14 year old group at Coors Field during Diamond Skills national finals before the All-Star Home Run Derby. Hutman qualified by winning team finals at Jacobs Field on June 28. his 1,492 points were a high national tally.
Cleveland AP Ron Karkovice, catcher, was released Monday by mutual agreement after signing a minor league deal in January and not appearing in a game. The 34 year old, a 12 year veteran with the Chicago White Sox, had been on the disabled list at Akron with a strained right elbow since March 29.
Four time Cy Young winner Greg Maddux, 32, aims for a seventh All Star game as he and fellow ace David Wells prepare for a high scoring Coors Field matchup. Maddux is 12-2 with a 1.54 ERA and four shutouts at the break while Wells is 11-2 with a 3.75 ERA for the Yankees. Both pitchers expect a tough, creative game with hitter friendly conditions at Colorado.
Providence Journal Bulletin columnist Bill Reynolds critiques baseball's All-Star ballot system. He argues fan voting creates uneven merit, favors home markets, and undermines selectivity, noting stars like Sosa and Lofton miss starting spots. He questions democracy in sports listings and the game’s marketing motives.
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