Archive for June 27th, 2007
Punch in a pinch
Shoppach’s 3-run blast caps 5-run ninth
CLEVELAND — Talk about perseverance. The Indians had produced an admirable effort against near impenetrable Oakland ace Rich Haren on Tuesday night and had nothing to show for it. But rather than fold up the teepees and take solace in the moral victory, Cleveland took aim at the […]
Miller candidate for pen - Tribe Notes
CLEVELAND — The Indians’ top prospect, Adam Miller, is pitching out of Triple-A Buffalo’s bullpen to build himself back up after missing more than a month with a strained tendon in his right middle finger. The work may also be practice for a future assignment in the big leagues. With the Indians […]
Eating champ experiencing true dog days
Takero Kobayashi’s reign as the greatest eater since the invention of food could be over. The 29-year-old from Japan, whose appetite for fame took him to Coney Island where he won six straight Fourth of July hot dog eating contests, has developed arthritis of the jaw during training for this year’s event. […]
Elyria rips Avon Lake
AVON LAKE — After beating Avon Lake 11-10 earlier this season, Elyria continued its run-scoring power with a 14-4 win in the American Legion rematch Tuesday at Avon Lake High School. The game was halted after eight innings by the 10-run mercy rule, the first time Elyria (12-8) has […]
LeBron to play for USA
Tom Withers The Associated Press AKRON — LeBron James will wear the red, white and blue this summer after all. Cleveland’s All-Star forward ended uncertainty about his status with the U.S. national team on Tuesday night by saying he will play in next month’s FIBA America’s Tournament, where the Americans will […]
Hendrick teams get spanked
Jenna Fryer The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR showed again it won’t tolerate any modifications to its Car of Tomorrow by levying stiff penalties against Hendrick Motorsports drivers Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and their crew chiefs Tuesday. Gordon, the four-time series champion, and Johnson, the defending Nextel Cup champion, […]