Japanese group to buy Seattle Mariners in major deal
A Tokyo backed group led by Hiroshi Yamauchi won unanimous approval from baseball owners to purchase the Seattle Mariners for 125 million dollars. Final league approval is anticipated when all 26 teams vote today, securing the first U.S. Major League team for Japanese investors after prior real estate and media acquisitions.
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Calendar notes from South Atlantic and Eastern leagues
South Atlantic League standings show Greensboro leading with 36 25, Columbia 3 games back, Asheville and Fayetteville chasing. Charleston 20 wins as Gastonia and Spartanburg trail. Wednesday results include Greensboro 3 at Columbia 7, and Myrtle Beach at Charleston postponed by rain. Eastern Division standings list Greenville 42-19, Jacksonville 30-30. Huntsville and Memphis in tail. Thursday schedule includes Huntsville at Greenville and Chattanooga at Birmingham, with other Rain-affected games rescheduled. Also NC high school baseball playoffs set for best of three rounds in Raleigh Winston Salem, and softball tournaments announced with dates in the Gazette area.
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Softball Tournament Open Listings Across South Carolina
A dense notice lists ASA USSSA and NSA softball events across South Carolina in June and July. Details include locations such as Clover, Gaffney, Greenville, Gastonia, Spartanburg, and Belmont with class divisions C D E B and open divisions, entry fees from 85 to 110, and deadlines from June 9 to July 22. Contact names and phone numbers are provided for each event.
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Soccer tryouts for Gaston United and affiliates listed
Multiple Gaston area soccer tryouts announced for summer sessions across Gaston United Select teams. Sessions cover ages born Aug 1 1982 to July 31 1983, 80 and 81 cohorts, and older groups through 1979. Locations include Rob inson Elementary North Belmont Park Mount Holly Junior High. dates June 6 to 21 with varied times. Contact details for each coach provided.
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National League All Star Voting Results 1989
Voting results released June 8 show the starting NL team for the 63rd All-Star Game to be played July 14 in San Diego. Top vote getters include Benito Santiago, Will Clark, Ryne Sandberg, Terry Pendleton, Ozzie Smith, and Barry Bonds among others with high tallies for catchers infielders and outfielders. The report also references trade statistics for Yankees and Mets players involved in a separate context.
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Mike LaValliere
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John Kruk
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Eddie Murray
Mark Grace
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Sid Bream
Tim Wallach
Ryne Sandberg
Bobby Thompson
Craig Biggio
Delino DeShields
Mark Lemke
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Juan Samuel
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Matt Williams
Chris Sabo
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Gary Sheffield
Jay Bell
Shawon Dunston
Jose Uribe
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Spike Owen
Outfield
Barry Bonds
Darryl Strawberry
Bobby Bonilla
Tony Gwynn
David Justice
Andy van Slyke
Ron Gant
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Willie McGee
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Brett Butler
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Howard Johnson
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Sporting News All-America baseball team 1992 details
The 1992 Sporting News All-America baseball team includes first baseman Doug Hecker Tennessee second baseman Brian Eldridge Oklahoma shortstop Mike Smith Indiana third baseman Phil Nevin Cal State Fullerton outfielders Jeff Hammonds Stanford Calvin Murray Texas Chad McConnell Creighton designated hitter Troy Penix California catcher Charles Johnson Miami right handed pitcher Mike Romano Tulane left handed pitcher Jeff Alkire Miami relief pitcher Darren Drefort Wichita State coach of the year Ron Fraser Miami player of the year Mike Smith Indiana.
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NBA Finals Chicago and Portland Playoff Glance
Chicago leads after wins and losses through June 7 with sequence 122 89 115 104 OT 94 84, series 2-1. Schedule notes upcoming games June 10 12 14 with possible games June 17, all times given.
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Local tryouts posted for baseball soccer and tennis events
Announcements list multiple 1980 era tryouts across leagues: Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers baseball camps in June with ages 16 to 22. Gaston Strikers and Gaston Storm soccer squads holding June sessions at North Belmont Park with birthdate rules and contact numbers. Gaston Tigers and others schedule trials on June dates with phone contacts. East Gaston area youth league tennis registrations and practice windows with fee and age 7 to 18 details.
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Shinn Credits Front Office for Team’s Bright Outlook
Shinn praised the team’s progress over the past year and credited Allan Bristow as coach along with Dave Twardzik as director of player personnel Spencer Stolpen in negotiations. He voiced excitement about future success and noted strong front office chemistry. TJ joked about golf with Muggsy, impressed by additions of Larry and Alonzo.
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Mourning poised to join Hornets as Bristow touts toughness
Hornets coach Allan Bristow backs a hard edged team building approach and plans to draft Alonzo Mourning after praising Mourning's Georgetown era rebounding and shot blocking. Mourning projects as a ready starter if given camp time and brings a 250 pound, low fat frame similar to Larry Johnson.
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