Archive for September 22nd, 2007
Indians move closer to first division title since 2001
CLEVELAND — The Indians took another step toward their first Central Division title since 2001 on Friday, and they did it with their usual flair for the dramatic. Recording their 43rd comeback victory of the season (tied for tops in the American League), the Indians rallied to turn back Oakland 4-3 in the series […]
Tribe notes: Wedge wants team to stay focused
CLEVELAND — Detroit manager Jim Leyland has already conceded the Central Division title to Cleveland, but the Indians aren’t writing any acceptance speeches just yet. Though they own a comfortable 7½-game lead on the Tigers in the division standings, with their magic number to clinch at just two, the Indians are holding off before […]
Pirates deny Tribe’s Huntington is their new GM
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates denied Friday they’ve chosen Cleveland Indians special assistant Neal Huntington as their next general manager, saying their search is ongoing. Pirates president Frank Coonelly, on the job slightly more than a week, issued a statement that the club has not made a hiring he called the most important […]
Chudzinski wants to see consistency from Browns’ offense
BEREA — In two weeks as a full-time NFL offensive coordinator, Rob Chudzinski has seen both extremes. Five turnovers and one touchdown in the opener, one turnover and six touchdowns Sunday vs. the Bengals. He won’t let himself get carried away by the momentum swing. “Our approach from Day […]
Doug Clarke: Pretty Woman, walking down the street …
Of all things … So there we were at Abner’s, a watering hole in a speck of a town called Arroyo Seco outside of Taos, N.M. Is noon. High noon to be almost exact. Is when the tavern becomes more of a meeting place than a bar. People tend to cluster […]
Buckeyes excited to play in 500th game at Ohio Stadium
COLUMBUS — The old gray stadium on the banks of the Olentangy River has seen its share of legends and ghosts, memorable moments and unforgettable games. Today, Ohio Stadium — home of the Snow Bowl, where Woody and Archie and the rest weaved their magic — hosts its 500th game when […]