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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: Jackie Robinson, Pittsburgh Pirates, Racism, Buck Leonard, New York Mets
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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: Aramis Ramirez, Kevin Youkilis, Philadelphia Phillies, Cliff Floyd, Chad Bradford
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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: Aramis Ramirez, Kevin Youkilis, American League, National League, Cliff Floyd
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Viewpoint: Paths to gay marriage
By Steve ChapmanWhen 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. The...Tags: Constitutional Issues, Local Authority, Same-Sex Marriage, Gays and Lesbians, Barry Bonds
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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: Aramis Ramirez, Carlos Quentin, Kevin Youkilis, Ryan Dempster, Carlos Zambrano
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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, Willie Mays, Bob Costas
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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: Distilling and Brewing Industry, American League, CBS Corp., Television Industry, Vin Scully
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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: Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Reggie Jackson, Ted Williams, Baltimore Colts
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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: American League, Mike Scioscia, Derek Jeter, Johnny Damon, Texas Rangers
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Griffey's 600th homer prompts 'What if'?
O, by the WayIt's a little strange to say of a guy who just joined one of the most exclusive groups in baseball history, 'What if,' but that's exactly the case concerning Ken Griffey Jr., who hit his 600th career home run yesterday......Tags: Defense, Willie Mays, Armed Forces, Barry Bonds, Ted Williams
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In the news...
Roch Around the ClockMajor League Baseball celebrated another historic moment last night, this one coming from an esteemed member of the Cincinnati Reds. One of the true greats of the game has joined an exclusive club. Paul Bako had the first multi-homer game of......Tags: Chicago Bears, Florida Marlins, Paul Bako, Dolphin Stadium, Ken Griffey Jr.
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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: Floyd Landis, 5K Run, Barry Bonds, Track Cycling, Multi-Sport Events
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