Gooden upbeat after rehab start with Cleveland affiliate
Dwight Gooden, the 1985 NL Cy Young winner, spoke positively after a rough 7 runs in 4% innings for Buffalo against Richmond. He plans one more rehab start then possible Indians debut, asserting his readiness to show what he has.
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Wells Makes Perfect History Ties Point Loma Alumni
San Diego story notes Point Loma High alumni David Wells pitching a perfect game for the Yankees against Minnesota. Larsen, class of 1947, also a Point Loma alum, did it in 1956. Principal and coach recollect Wells’s rough yet grateful upbringing and his impact on the school.
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Wells on Letterman after perfect game at Yankee Stadium
David Wells appeared on Late Night with David Letterman after throwing a perfect game. He golfed at a Connecticut charity event, then met the host who joked about his lifestyle and Steinbrenner called to congratulate. Wells said moving Yankee Stadium would require an exact replica.
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Boat wins pole for Indianapolis 500 in IRL era
Billy Boat, longtime midget star, wins pole for Sunday's 82nd Indy 500 as IRL's open wheel era shapes the field. His Indy debut came in 1996 with Pagan Racing, later racing for AJ Foyt, and he leads the 33-car lineup under the green flag. Greg Norman out, Parnell Jones to pace the start. Rutherford remains with the sanctioning body on special projects.
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Indians Hope To Build Chemistry After Slump and Injuries
The Indians have alternated wins and losses through April, led by Jim Thome and a solid rotation of Bartolo Colon and Dave Burba. Manny Ramirez has slumped to 262 batting, amid questions about his health and a shaved head as a team quest for chemistry continues. Cleveland sits in first in the Central, above .200 in play.
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Whiten Bounces Back To Indians After Mexican League Run
Veteran outfielder Mark Whiten signs with the Cleveland Indians on May 6, returning to the majors after a year in the Mexican League with the Chetumal Mayas where he hit 357 in 34 games. The slugger previously played eight teams in seven years, tied a major league single game record with four homers in 1998, and relishes a chance to contribute as a veteran bat off the bench for a winning club.
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