Joyner dodges flying knife and World Series notes
The piece recalls Wally Joyner’s Aug 26 1988 scare at Yankee Stadium when a knife from the upper deck grazed his shoulder. It also mentions Joe DiMaggio’s pneumonia keeping him from throwing the first pitch, Sammy Sosa replacing him, Pettitte’s father recovery, and the Yankees Irabu saga including Padres rights and Rafael Medina.
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Gwynn Sees Yankee Stadium Dream Come True in World Series
Tony Gwynn finally visits Yankee Stadium ahead of the World Series with the San Diego Padres. He tours Monument Park with his son Anthony, notes Babe Ruth and Gehrig plaques, and speaks of focusing on the game despite the history around him. He will face Yankees left-hander David Wells in a matchup that has captivated both teams.
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Wells and Brown set for World Series opener clash
David Wells and Kevin Brown prepare for Game 1 with Wells vowing to avoid predictions. The Yankees’ lefthander, 18-4 with a perfect game this season, seeks another big outing after strong postseason showings. Brown, 18-7 with a 2.38 ERA, aims to quiet the Yankees as San Diego hosts the opener. Torre assigns Orlando Hernandez and David Cone for Games 2 and 3, while Padres manager Bruce Bochy considers Brown for Game 4.
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Strawberry Leaves Hospital After Cancer Surgery
New York Yankees outfielder Darryl Strawberry is released from Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center two weeks after colon cancer surgery. Fans cheered as he left, and teammates wore his No. 39 during the postseason. Doctors say recovery is good and he may be in uniform by 1999 after chemotherapy.
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New York Wins Series 4-2 inAL Championship Playoffs
The American League Championship Series results show New York defeating Cleveland 4 games to 2. Game dates span Oct 6 to Oct 13 with a 9 5 decision by New York in Game 7, clinching the series. Remaining games schedule paves the way for the World Series with San Diego series to follow in late October.
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