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Group donates 1 millionth card to Sunrise in Danville
kpeek@amnews.comBaseball cards are often a gateway to friendship and a part of growing up for many children. Unfortunately, for those at Danville’s Sunrise Children’s Services, a “normal” childhood isn’t in the works. Dale Suttles, senior...Tags: Baseball, Sports, Bette Davis
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Mark Gonzales' White Sox mailbag
If Adam Dunn is to remain in the lineup, why not drop him down after Ramirez? Shouldn't the better hitters be lumped together? Dunn just leaves too many on base to bat fourth. Do it before the Sox totally drop out of contention, which will be soon if...Tags: Dylan Axelrod, Dayan Viciedo, Matt Thornton, Sports, Veal
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Others may be concerned about Darin Ruf's slow start, but Phillies not among them
Since signing with the Phillies in 2009, Darin Ruf has never hit more than two home runs in the first month of a season. So seeing a one in the home run column on his stat line at this point of the season isn't all that unusual. Then again, Ruf didn't...
Tags: Coca-Cola Co., Sammy Sosa, Hank Aaron, International League, Philadelphia Phillies
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'Patience is paying off' for Orioles slugger Chris Davis
The Baltimore SunChris Davis' astonishing start to this season hasn't occurred by accident. Through 12 games, he's putting up numbers that are only fit for video games. But it's the result of the 27-year-old Orioles first baseman's realizing that he can truly get more...Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Mitch Moreland, Spring Training, Yankee Stadium, Sports
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Jackie Robinson's widow says '42' hits home
NEW YORK — Above all else, Rachel Robinson remembers the kissing. When the taunts at the ballpark grew too fierce and the naysayers too loud, her husband, Jackie, would come home to their Brooklyn apartment and the couple would try to block out...
Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, National League, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets
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Nats take reins off of Strasburg, starting with opening-day start
Stephen Strasburg is ready for his first big league season without restrictions. Ready to go from season’s start to finish. Ready to throw as many pitches as it takes and to stay on the mound as long as possible, including into the eighth and...
Tags: Ozzie Guillen, New York Mets, National League East, Sports, Wade LeBlanc
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Keppinger deal indication Hahn will be patient with young talent
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With midseason approaching last year, the White Sox traded for Kevin Youkilis. They hadn't had a backup plan when Brent Morel flamed out early and were lucky to grab a card as strong as Youkilis in the discard pile from the Red...Tags: Jerry Reinsdorf, Edwin Jackson, Jeff Keppinger, Gavin Floyd, Spring Training
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Richard McWilliam dies at 59; CEO of trading card company Upper Deck
Richard McWilliam, hailed for revolutionizing the trading card and sports memorabilia industry as a co-founder and chief executive officer of Carlsbad-based Upper Deck Co., has died. He was 59. McWilliam died Saturday at his home in Rancho Santa Fe....
Tags: Albert Pujols, Yankee Stadium, Corporate Officers, Sports, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks
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Hundreds of baseball cards stolen from Wichita man's home
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsA Wichita man comes home to find his collection of 500+ Ken Griffey Jr. baseball cards taken from his house. Police are calling it a unique burglary. The homeowner says his home was broken into while he was in Phoenix for the Fiesta Bowl....Tags: Baseball, Sports
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It's fight to finish (last)
It's too early to say who will be the first player taken in the 2013 draft — could be University of Florida pitcher Karsten Whitson or another advanced college prospect or a high school stud like Austin Meadows, an outfielder from Georgia, or...
Tags: Adrian Gonzalez, Will Middlebrooks, Carl Pavano, Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Francisco Liriano
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Dr. Phillips standout point guard Taryn Griffey out for season with torn ACL
Dr. Phillips standout point guard Taryn Griffey will miss her junior season after tearing her anterior cruciate ligament in her knee last week while playing basketball at the school. Her father, Ken Griffey Jr., confirmed the injury and his daughter&...
Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Basketball, Sports, National Collegiate Athletic Association, College Sports
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Highlights from the past -- July 15
1987 - Scott Witlock had a triple and Steve Sawinsky added a pair of triples as Selby, aided by five errors, defeated Eureka 13-9 in American Legion baseball. 1992 - Ruben Sierra and Ken Griffey Jr. each hit a home run and Sierra, Griffey, Pat Kelly and...Tags: National League, Sports, Chicago White Sox, Major League Baseball All-Star Game, Kansas City Royals
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Dec 5, 2012
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May 26, 2012
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Oct 11, 2012
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Jul 15, 2012
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