Indians Face Perry as Rangers Pitcher Debut Near
The Cleveland Indians may regret trading Gaylord Perry as he heads to Texas to face his former club in Arlington on Sunday. Perry, 36, is 6-9 this season, but has a storied history as a Cy Young winner and is paired with Ferguson Jenkins as Texas boasts a strong 1-2 punch. Rangers GM Danny OBrien and Billy Martin voice optimism about Perry’s new start, noting the change of scenery could spark his performance despite ongoing club struggles.
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Umbarger shines in Texas win over Indians
Texas rookie Jim Umbarger delivered eight and a third strong innings in a 2-1 victory over Cleveland. Gaylord Perry praised the young lefty while Umbarger credited his early strong start and a late rally helped by doubles from Buddy Bell and Cesar Tovar. relief pitching sealed the win for Stan Thomas and Mike Kekich as Cleveland dropped its sixth straight.
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Soderholm Ends Dispute In Orioles Twins Game
In a tense eighth inning dispute, umpires ruled Cuellar’s pitch a wild ball but Soderholm’s bat was later ruled part of a three run homer. The Twins won 7-3 as Soderholm also homered in the seventh. Other AL results followed with Red Sox split twin bill and Yankees beat White Sox 2-1. Brewers beat Angels 10-2.
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Dorothy Germain joins LPGA veterans in Medina club
Dorothy Germain, a second-year pro, sits among a trio of LPGA veterans with 61 career victories and $820,000 earnings. The 28-year-old former Florida schoolteacher, averaging under $100 per pro start in 18 tours, says her game is improving and she’s getting in less trouble as she progresses week by week.
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Wooten sues NBC reporter over libel in Cleveland case
John Wooten, former pro football figure and now money manager for athletes, filed a 7 million libel suit in federal court against the National Broadcasting Co and WKYC-TV reporter Martha Bateman. The suit seeks 2 million in compensatory and 5 million in punitive damages over broadcasts accusing his firm, Professional Sports Advisors, of misconduct and pressuring clients to sever contracts. NBC officials said Bateman’s reports were aired after NBC management reviewed them.
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Indians Trade Gaylord Perry for Rangers Pitchers Bibby and Brown
Rob Durkee analyzes the Cleveland Indians trading Gaylord Perry to the Texas Rangers for pitchers Jim Bibby and Jackie Brown plus Rick Waits and cash. The move aims to cut payroll and fund debt payments while the Rangers rebuild into a pennant contender. Durkee notes Bibby could replace Perry’s velocity concerns and highlights Brown and Waits as uncertain long-term assets amid a shift toward a stronger AL West.
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