Indians' McNamara era hints at future glory for underdog
Chronicles of John McNamara predicting big times for the Indians, the team's later season surge, and comparisons to Cubs and Red Sox for long waits. Notes on surprises and busts in 1904 season, plus memory of Alex Rodriguez call ups and a hidden-ball trick involving Rafael Bournigal.
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Indians Snap Win Dry Spell With Squeeze Bunt Lead
Cleveland held a 2-0 edge after Albert Belle laid down a surprise squeeze bunt driving Kenny Lofton home. Omar Vizquel added an RBI single as the Indians built a 2-1 lead before the Twins tied it. Lofton stole three bases to lead the majors with 45 steals. The Indians notched their 50th win, their first since July 12, 1974. Deshaies struggled with home runs but kept the game close for Cleveland.
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Italy's Baggio Lifts Team Toward Fourth World Cup Title
With under three minutes left in regulation, Giussepe Signori set up Roberto Baggio who beat goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta to score. Sacchi praised Baggio's hard work as Italy presses toward a historic fourth title while Spain misses key chances. Brazil last reached the final four in 1978.
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Union Meets Monday to Plan Counter Offer
The Major League Baseball Players Association executive board will meet in Pittsburgh on Monday where Donald Fehr will advise delaying a strike date and outlining possible proposals. The union hopes to lower the salary arbitration threshold to two years and maintain bargaining leverage amid talk of a salary cap and potential strike dates after the 1985 pattern.
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Baseball History Date Highlights 1917 1961
Key games and feats from 1917 to 1961 including Ray Caldwell saving 935 innings of relief in 1917 for the Yankees, 1932 A's 18 17 win with John Burnett nine hits and Jimmie Foxx 16 total bases, 1934 Hubbell fanning Ruth and Cronin as AL wins All-Star at Polo Grounds, 1938 Chuck Klein four homers in a 1Q inning win, 1947 Don Black no-hits, and 1961 NL four homers powering a 3-1 All-Star victory in Detroit and ending NL drought.
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