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Tue., May 2, 1995
Marlins Lose Closer To Elbow Injury
National League Bryan Harvey’s season is over, his career in jeopardy. The Florida Marlins’ $4.5 million closer will be sidelined the rest of the year with a torn ligament in …
Tue., May 2, 1995
Mariners Get Pitching Tim Davis, With Help From Texas’ Bumbling Rangers, Gets Seattle Off To A 4-1 Start
Tim Davis puts his foot down on the Rangers. Photo by Associated Press
Mon., May 1, 1995
Mariners Delight Bosio By Scoring Some Runs
It should come as no surprise to anyone that Chris Bosio is again off to a good start. Bosio holds a career record of 21-9 in April and is already …
Mon., May 1, 1995
Japanese Ace Now A Starter For Dodgers
National League Japanese pitching star Hideo Nomo will make his major-league debut Tuesday night for the Los Angeles Dodgers when he faces the San Francisco Giants. Nomo will become the …
Sun., April 30, 1995
M’S Dump Tigers, Wonder If They’re Real Thing After 11-1 Rout Of Detroit, Undefeated Seattle Sees Signs Of Improvement
Good thing the baseball strike was settled when it was. Another couple of days and the Seattle Mariners wouldn’t have had the Detroit Tigers to kick around to start the …
Sun., April 30, 1995
Study Reveals Predators In The Outfield Catching Fly Balls Hardly An Art Form, But Don’t Tell Major Leaguers
For millions of fans, Willie Mays’ graceful catch of a deep fly ball to the outfield was a work of art, a moment to savor. But scientists now say the …
Sat., April 29, 1995
Ontario Bans Backup Umps
The Ontario Labor Relations Board said replacement umpires can’t work at the SkyDome, but said it wouldn’t enforce the law during the Blue Jays’ first homestand. Ontario law prohibits the …
Sat., April 29, 1995
Former Major-Leaguer Polidor Killed In Venezuela
Former major-league shortstop Gus Polidor was shot and killed Friday when two men attempted to steal his car and take his 1-year-old son. Polidor tried to make a comeback this …
Sat., April 29, 1995
Blood Has Pro Promise Former Post Falls Resident Has Scouts’ Attention At Gu
1. Blood 2. When Darin Blood winds up his career at Gonzaga University, the professional ranks appear within reach. Photo by Shawn Jacobson/The Spokesman-Review
Fri., April 28, 1995
Nomo Loses Professional Debut
Former Japan League pitching star Hideo Nomo made his U.S. debut Thursday night, allowing two runs in 5 1/3 innings in a losing start for Bakersfield of the Class A …
Fri., April 28, 1995
That’s A Record-Low Crowd, If You’re Scoring At Home
The Toronto Blue Jays drew their smallest crowd ever at SkyDome, and San Diego and Pittsburgh each pulled under 7,500 as fans stayed away from the ballparks again Thursday. There …
Fri., April 28, 1995
Griffey, Johnson Find Familiar Form Three-Run Homer, Three-Hit Shutout Give Seattle The Edge In Season-Opening Win Over Detroit
From an opposing hitter’s perspective, the Seattle Mariners started off the 1995 major-league season the same way they finished last year - with an overpowering performance by pitcher Randy Johnson. …
Fri., April 28, 1995
At Least At Home, Uecker Gets Respect
Comedian and TV star Bob Ueckeris celebrating his 25th season as the Brewers radio broadcaster and is featured on the cover of the team’s media guide… . Sandy …
Thu., April 27, 1995
Famous Chicken Still Squawks Good Game
The Famous Chicken returned to roost at Jack Murphy Stadium on opening night. Ostracized by previous Padres ownership, Ted Giannoulas made his first official appearance since 1991 at the stadium …
Thu., April 27, 1995
Bonilla, Green Get The Boot, But Otherwise Umps Quiet
On the first full day of replacement umpires, the first confrontation erupted at the opening of Coors Field in Denver, where Bobby Bonilla and Dallas Green of the New York …
Thu., April 27, 1995
Player’s Widow Guest Of Braves
National League Dave Shotkoski never made it to Atlanta. His widow did. Felicia Shotkoski and 9-month-old daughter Alexis sat in the Braves official box and watched Atlanta rout San Francisco …
Wed., April 26, 1995
Injuries Aside, Cardinals Put Hurt On M’S
Mariners baseball On the last day of spring training, St. Louis Cardinals manager Joe Torre had his fingers crossed that nothing else would go wrong. Mission accomplished. On Monday, the …
Wed., April 26, 1995
Baseball’s Back, Wants Redemption
The redemption of baseball began with … Chuckie Carr. Carr, the Florida Marlins’ center fielder, spread as much goodwill as any autograph-signing mega-star Tuesday night. On the first …
Wed., April 26, 1995
Ryan Leads Coug Win
Shadle Park graduate Rob Ryan had three singles and a double and Washington State pounded out a season-high 17 hits to beat visiting Lewis-Clark State 10-7 at Bailey Field. WSU …
Wed., April 26, 1995
Vanwert Does It Again In Win
Central Valley’s Elizabeth Madsen is safe at first against University, but the Tigers came out ahead 4-3. Photo by Dan McComb/The Spokesman-Review
Sun., April 23, 1995
Mariners Must Cross Bottom Line Plagued By Financial Uncertainty, Seattle Targets A.L. West Championship
Ken Griffey Jr. is already in the swing. Photo by Associated Press
Sun., April 23, 1995
Clemens May Not Pitch Until June Because Of Shoulder Strain
Roger Clemens may not pitch until June, the Boston Red Sox found out Saturday. Clemens has a muscle strain in his shoulder, the Red Sox learned after the three-time Cy …
Sun., April 23, 1995
And Now, Back To The Ballgame Still No Labor Agreement, But A Lot Else Has Changed
Andy Van Slyke, like many others, changed teams. Photo by Associated Press
Sat., April 22, 1995
Nic Rallies, Sweeps Ricks
North Idaho College used an eight-run ninth inning to turn a three-run deficit into an 11-6 win in the opening game of a Region 18 doubleheader Friday and completed the …
Fri., April 21, 1995
Boston Replacements Don’t Get Socked
Jose Canseco had one basic question. “Which ones are they? Can you point them out?”
Thu., April 20, 1995
Pitching Each Other Support Brother-Sister Act Rooted In Competitive Friendship
Tyson and Darcy Sohns enjoy a loving sibling rivalry and successes in pitching for West Valley. Photo by Steve Thompson/The Spokesman-Review
Thu., April 20, 1995
Zags Win, But Don’t Celebrate Realities Of ‘Outside World’ Make Game Secondary
1. WSU’s Randy Kaleikilo prepares for impact, but makes it safe to second after GU’s Matt Brunell misses the force out in the sixth inning Wednesday. Photo by Shawn Jacobson/The …
Thu., April 20, 1995
No Teams Showing Interest, Gossage Retires From Game
Goose Gossage, whose Fu Manchu moustache and 95 mph fastball intimidated hitters in the 1970s, has called it a career, after 22 years. Gossage retired at age 43. He said …
Thu., April 20, 1995
Selkirk Pitcher Strikes Out Side And Then Some In Bizarre Loss To Curlew
Selkirk pitcher Josh Newman was probably scratching his head after last week’s 4-1 loss at Curlew. He pitched a two-hitter last Tuesday and had four strikeouts in the second inning, …
Thu., April 20, 1995
Wilson Faces Fight For Top Spot
Seattle catcher Dan Wilson has plenty to reflect upon heading into the regular season. Photo by Associated Press