Baseball summons 'the Beest,' the original Jay takes on the majors

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Major league baseball is looking to Beeston to save the ailing sport. The economic impact from the players strike of 1994 is still being felt, and the fan base is aging as interest declines among young people. Beeston's personality, proven skills, and exuberant love for the game may save it.

Evaluation, Officials and employees, Toronto Blue Jays, Baseball commissioners, Beeston, Paul

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Straight shooter

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Dawn Coe-Jones is the first Canadian woman to earn over $1 million in prize money, and she was named 1992 female professional of the year by Score magazine. Coe-Jones, who is 32 and recently married, says she would like to work as a teacher when she retires from golf.

Biography, Women golfers, Coe-Jones, Dawn

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Dropping the ball: baseball's playoffs are all spit and no shine

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Major League Baseball officials reacted weakly to Roberto Alomar's behavior during his confrontation with umpire John Hirschback. The mishandling of the incident is another setback in baseball's attempt to rehabilitate its image.

Management, Behavior, Personalities, Baseball players, Baltimore Orioles, Alomar, Roberto

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