McGwire Named AP Major League Player of the Year
Mark McGwire, who broke Roger Maris 61 homer mark with 70, wins AP MLB Player of the Year over Sammy Sosa. The St. Louis Cardinal joins Sosa in a dramatic home run chase amid controversy over androstenedione as both star outfielders post historic numbers and team results.
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Indians eye Boone as Reds trade talks heat up
Cincinnati Reds general manager Jim Bowden reports interest from nine teams including the Cleveland Indians in Bret Boone after his Gold Glove season. Bowden says he won’t trade unless a highly enticing offer arrives, while Boone’s value rises with 24 homers and 95 RBIs. Bernie Williams weighs free agency amid multiple suitors after World Series win and a high asking price.
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Cubs reward Riggleman with extended contract
The Cubs extended manager Jim Riggleman's deal through 2000 after guiding a 94 loss team to the playoffs. The pact would place him among a select group of Cubs managers with six or more consecutive seasons, joining Durocher Chance and Anson.
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Hargrove led stars arrive in Japan for exhibition games
Sammy Sosa and a major league all-star roster arrive in Tokyo for exhibition games against the Tokyo Giants and Japanese all-stars. Manager Mike Hargrove vows to win, while Sosa aims to raise funds for Hurricane George victims. The visit features Hideki Matsui, Ichiro, and Shigeki Noguchi as notable opponents.
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Ohio State stars fly under radar as teammates shine
Ohio State receivers David Boston and Dee Miller share targets while cornerback Antoine Winfield and backup Ahmed Plummer draw less attention. Miller and Plummer push team-first values as Winfield and Boston receive league promos. In a 38 7 victory over Indiana, Miller had four catches for 55 yards, with Lumpkin scoring the TD.
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Seattle Times poll backs tradition in college rankings
Gary Lundy and Jeff Anderson publish a Seattle Times poll ranking college football teams by strength of schedule rather than margin of victory. Tennessee sits second behind UCLA with Ohio State first. The pair emphasize noncomputer judgment, using 1991 start date and 1993 publication contract.
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