New BCS uses computer rankings to pick national title teams
The Bowl Championship Series will add three computer rankings and a strength of schedule formula to polls to select the title contenders. Rankings from The New York Times, Seattle Times, and Jeff Sagarin will combine with polls to determine participants for Fiesta Rose Orange and Sugar bowls.
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BCS to use four point plan for national title bids
The Bowl Championship Series adopts a four factor method starting this season guiding the Fiesta Bowl on Jan 4. Rankings from AP and USA Today coaches polls are averaged with computer rankings and strength of schedule plus each loss counts as one point.
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Bengals eye Testaverde as potential signing
The Bengals discussed Vinny Testaverde with his agent, signaling serious interest though no talks are scheduled. Testaverde, released by the Ravens last week, could join a team amid training camp planning.
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All-Star voting updates for 6Sth game leaders
AP reports New York voting for the All-Star Game citing top players by position and city. Leaders include David Segui and Roberto Alomar with large totals, while others such as Ken Griffey lead in overall popularity among position players.
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Exemptions announced for 1998 U S Open at Olympic Club
The article lists 67 players fully exempt from qualifying for the U S Open June 18 to 27 in San Francisco, including Billy Andrade Stuart Appleby Paul Azinger and many others. It details exemption criteria such as past champions major winners current money lists and international selections. It also notes playoff results and upcoming games in hockey and baseball.
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Slovakian meet results mixed with global track and tennis events
At the Slovnatt international meet in Bratislava, USA runner Mark Grear won the men 116 hurdles in 13.13 seconds with Britain and Poland close behind. Other events listed include 400 meters and 800, plus women’s times, but text is fragmented. Separate Showboat Invitational results in Las Vegas showstandings. In Bologna and Birmingham tennis and DFS Classic results follow with early round wins and retirements.
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Time Out Just You Wait How Active Pitchers Fared
A World Features Syndicate roundup reviews the first full MLB seasons of eight pitchers with their win loss records. Tom Glavine 7-17 Bret Saberhagen 10-14 Kenny Rogers 3-4 Jimmy Key 4-5 Denny Neagle 4-6 Jesse Frosco 4-10 Doug Drabek 11-12 Brad Radke 11-14.
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World Features Syndicate
Stouffer Sells Stoke City Venture After 1967 Loss
Gabe Paul urged Vernon Stouffer to back a professional soccer venture to guard baseball’s competition. Stouffer borrowed England’s Stoke City for 1967, but average attendance was 5,000 and the owner lost about $1 million. He then sold the franchise to Howard Metzenbaum in Cleveland.
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