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A hero's welcome, a new life in fame
When Michael Phelps left his mother's house in Rodgers Forge four years ago, he was - despite his six gold medals and his 19 years on Earth - still a boy in almost every sense. Soon he'll return to Baltimore a 23-year-old man. He'll return not to his...Tags: Baltimore Colts, Baltimore Inner Harbor, Multi-Sport Events, Casino and Gambling Industry, Tourism and Leisure
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Top draft pick Matusz welcomed to Baltimore
Sun reporterBrian Matusz put on his new Orioles cap, and it slid down around his ears. "I just got a haircut," joked Matusz, the Orioles' top pick in the 2008 draft who was introduced to the media at a news conference yesterday. The Orioles have some time to get...Tags: Chicago White Sox, Major League Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Oriole Park at Camden Yards
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Campaign steps up to bat to stop staph infections
Sun reporterBoston Red Sox manager Terry Francona went to the hospital for routine arthroscopy on both knees in 2002. But the aftermath of his surgery was anything but routine. After being out of the hospital for two weeks, his body was attacked by a staph...Tags: Boston Red Sox, Clubs and Associations, Elections, American Medical Association, Todd Smith
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Happy Birthday, Yaz
Courant Staff WriterCarl Yastrzemski celebrates his 69th birthday today, and while the setting for such an occasion — a recovery room at Massachusetts General Hospital — seems hardly appropriate for a party, the cause for celebration could not be more profound....Tags: Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox, Radio Industry, Triple Crown, NESN
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This and that
Roch Around the ClockGood morning to all.I have a few minutes before I need to pick up my daughter in Pasadena, and I wanted to clean out the ol’ notebook.The Orioles still haven’t decided whether Radhames Liz is a starter or a reliever.......Tags: Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball, Carlos Marmol, Luis Hernandez, Josh Hamilton
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THIS DAY AT THE OLD BALLPARK
Aug. 9, 2001, at Shea Stadium: Joe McEwing homered in the seventh to break a tie at 3 in a 4-3 win over the Brewers. Al Leiter pitched 7 1/3 innings for the win and Rick White threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings for the save. Aug. 9, 1965, at Yankee Stadium:...Tags: Rick White, Joe McEwing, Al Leiter, Milwaukee Brewers
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City's awash in arena visions
I need to ask the people who've been writing letters to the editor expressing nostalgic affection for the 1st Mariner Arena - and horror at the prospect of that outdated box being torn down and replaced - the following question: When was the last time you...Tags: Ed Hale, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Natural Science, 1st Mariner Arena, Beverage Industry
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Northrop earnings rise 8%, sales 10%
From wire reportsNorthrop Grumman Corp., which makes military aircraft, ships and electronics, said yesterday that its second-quarter profit rose 8 percent as sales jumped 10 percent on strong performance in its shipbuilding and aerospace segments. The Los Angeles-...Tags: Boeing Co., General Dynamics Corporation, Aerospace Manufacturing, Sales, Shipbuilding
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All-Star Game another twist in closer's journey
Sun reporterOf all the 2008 All-Stars, Orioles closer George Sherrill might have taken the most circuitous route here, a nondrafted free agent who spent parts of five seasons in independent leagues before finally getting a chance to play affiliated baseball at age...Tags: Transportation, George Brett, American League, Jonathan Papelbon, Kansas City Royals
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In 1983, O's uncovered an ace in Boddicker
Sun reporterDie-hard Orioles fans could have been forgiven for feeling tinges of panic when Mike Flanagan hobbled off the mound on May 17, 1983. With Jim Palmer already on the shelf and Dennis Martinez unable to find any consistency, Flanagan's twisted knee made him...Tags: Boston Red Sox, American League, Heroes, Cy Young, Kansas City Royals
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Celebration of 1983 team brings memories of magic
Sun StaffThe one-line bio on Wikipedia reads as such: "Terry Lee Landrum is a former professional baseball player who played in the major leagues primarily as an outfielder from 1980-1988." Another line should be added: He never had to buy a drink or dinner in...Tags: Texas Rangers, American League, Heroes, Ceremonies, Major League Baseball
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Hamilton steals show, but not title, at Home Run Derby
Sun reporterDespite losing in last night's Home Run Derby final, the legend of Josh Hamilton keeps growing. The Texas Rangers' 27-year-old outfielder is not only a budding superstar who leads the majors with 95 RBIs. He's not just a born-again Christian and...Tags: Mickey Mantle, Texas Rangers, American League, Atlanta Braves, Major League Baseball
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