Interleague play loses its edge in modern baseball
Chronicle Telegram columnist Dan Coughlin laments interleague play as a decade past its prime. He recalls 1970s NL vigor, Star power on the Reds, and the appeal of old city ballparks, then questions current schedules and suggests division-alternate games and new interleague matchups.
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Cal State Fullerton eliminates Tulane in CWS elimination game
Cal State Fullerton defeats Tulane 11 to 2 in an elimination game at Rosenblatt Stadium. Carrie Merrell took the loss for Tulane while David Bacani slugged two homers and drove in five runs for the Titans. Lamoure and Bacani each posted multi hit games as Cal State Fullerton advances to face Stanford.
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Iverson Teases Fans As Sixers Prep For Game 4
Philadelphia star Allen Iverson teased reporters by driving a cart and dribbling a ball during a team visit before Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Lakers. Kobe Bryant commented on Iverson’s speed as coach Larry Brown weighs lineup options with George Lynch set to return from a broken left foot.
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Lakers Win In OT In Philadelphia Series Grows Tight
Best of seven results show Philadelphia 107 Los Angeles 101 in OT on Wednesday, then Lakers 98 Philadelphia 88 on Friday. Sunday June 10 Los Angeles Lakers 96 Philadelphia 91. Upcoming: Los Angeles at Philadelphia 9 pm Friday and 9 pm Wednesday June 20 in Los Angeles if needed.
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Portland Beats Cleveland Rockers 67-62 on Late Free Throws
Sophia Witherspoon scored 20 and Sylvia Crawley 19 for Portland as the hosts held off the Cleveland Rockers 67-62. Jackie Stiles added 11 points and sealed the win with late free throws as Portland improved to 3-1. Penny Taylor led Cleveland with 11 points.
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New DoD Metal Aims to Redefine Golf Club Power
A Connecticut start up markets an armor piercing metal alloy for golf club faces claiming longer drives. The ex Navy engineer says the ceramic tungsten blend outperforms steel and titanium, with tees and balls flying farther than usual. Competitors test shows improved accuracy and distance, as drivers exceed typical PGA Tour drives and fuel long ball contests.
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