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Ballplayer recounts life in the Negro league
Of The Morning CallIn June the 30 teams of Major League Baseball each drafted a Negro Leaguer who never played in the majors. The New York Mets added to their honorary roster Bob Scott, a pitcher-first baseman for the New York Black Yankees and the Memphis Red Sox. It...Tags: Buck Leonard, Bars and Clubs, Spring Training, Football, Major League Baseball
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Cubs' Ramirez surprised to win Hank Aaron Award
Tribune staff reporterEven Aramis Ramirez said he was surprised by his selection as the Hank Aaron Award winner, presented annually by Major League Baseball for what Commissioner Bud Selig called "the most outstanding offensive performers" in each league. "There are a lot...Tags: Carlos Marmol, Kevin Youkilis, Ryan Dempster, Chicago White Sox, Carlos Quentin
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Right and wrong on gay marriage
When you set out to do something important, it doesn't matter just whether you achieve it—it also matters how. That's why Hank Aaron is a baseball immortal for breaking the career home-run record, while Barry Bonds, who did the same, is a pariah....Tags: Minority Groups, Same-Sex Marriage, Barry Bonds, Constitutional Issues, Local Authority
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Bradford having 'unbelievable' time
In early August, Chad Bradford was on the last-place Orioles, looking to finish strong in another losing season in Baltimore. On Saturday, Bradford pitched in the World Series for the Tampa Bay Rays - the first Series appearance of his 11-season career....Tags: All Stars, Kevin Youkilis, Tampa Bay Rays, Chad Bradford, Boston Red Sox
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Phillies blast past Rays in Game 4
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard offered a warning to the Tampa Bay Rays earlier in the day that his bat was warming up.
Joe Blanton, however, kept his emerging power stroke a secret before last night's World Series Game4.
Using two homers by...Tags: All Stars, Kevin Youkilis, Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball
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TV best bets
7 p.m., WFLD-Ch. 32 House and the team take on the case of a struggling artist with an undiagnosed illness that's distorting his perception and threatening his career; House continues to have a private investigator dig up dirt on everyone on his team....Tags: Mariska Hargitay, Bob Costas, Willie Mays
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Despite history, time for new home for Yankees
Tribune reporterA little family history as Yankee Stadium prepares to close after an 83-year run. My grandmother saw Babe Ruth play there, although supposedly the Babe usually struck out when she was in the stands. My father got Lou Gehrig's autograph as the Iron Horse...Tags: Reggie Jackson, Babe Ruth, All Stars, Lou Gehrig, Willie Mays
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Playoffs should get big ratings despite being on TBS
If absence makes the heart grow fonder, then the teams involved in the National League Divisional Series should provide blockbuster TV ratings. The Cubs haven't won a World Series in 100 years, while the Brewers have never won one. For the Phillies, it...Tags: All Stars, Vin Scully, Distilling and Brewing Industry, Ozzie Guillen, Major League Baseball
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Angels' Francisco Rodriguez could be saving best for last
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterIt is Monday night at the ball yard, a buzzing Angel Stadium. The kids are back in school, but attendance is still 41,025, meaning only a few empty seats. There is the unmistakable feel of a major league baseball game with something special going on....Tags: Mariano Rivera, Minnesota Twins, Vladimir Guerrero, Roger Clemens, Chicago White Sox
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Ken Griffey Jr. hits 600th home run
Ken Griffey Jr. insisted he never dreamed of joining baseball's ultimate group of power hitters when he reached the majors 19 years ago. "My father hit 152 home runs, and that's who I wanted to be like," said Griffey, who hit his 600th career homer...Tags: Sammy Sosa, Babe Ruth, Barry Bonds, Willie Mays, Major League Baseball
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Who's payin?
Chicago TribuneThe long-simmering auction for the Cubs has finally reached the middle innings. The process is down to five finalists and one dark horse candidate. In addition to Mark Cuban, who are the rich guys lined up to throw $1 billion or more at current Cubs owner...Tags: Ronald Reagan, Mario, Major League Baseball, National Government, Family
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Pulling a fast one
The race was simply unbelievable. Usain Bolt wiped his hand over his head several times, ran his index fingers over his eyebrows and pushed out his top so everyone could see "Jamaica" from shoulder to shoulder. Then he crouched into the blocks, waited...Tags: University of Maryland, Multi-Sport Events, Floyd Landis, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire
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Sep 30, 2008
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