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Ring a Belle? MVP hopeful parallels Babe
Cleveland Indian may make history with 50-run season
The Associated Press
CLEVELAND — Albert Belle could join Babe Ruth and Jimmie Foxx in the record book and probably still get snubbed in the American League MVP voting — again.
With three games left, the Cleveland Indians slugger needs three home runs and four RBI to become the first player to hit 50 homers and drive in 150 runs since Jimmy Foxx in 1938. Foxx had 50 homers and 175 RBI.
Belle also could join Ruth as the only other player in major league history with back-to-back 50-homer
Don't even bother to count the votes. Just mail the MVP trophy to Belle now, right?
seasons.
Not quite.
First, in this Year of the Homer, Belle's numbers don't stand out as much as they did last year, when he became the first major league player with 50 homers and 50 doubles in a season. Then there is this little matter of general character and disposition.
"Let's face it," Indians manager Mike Hargrove said. "Albert rubs a lot of people the wrong war."
Last year Belle hit .317 with 50 homers, 52 doubles and 126 RBI, but he finished second in the AL MVP balloting to Boston's Mo Vaughn, who is making a case for the award again this season.
Lots of people say that Seattle's Alex Rodriguez is having the best
year. There is also Ken Griffey Jr, Juan Gonzalez, Ivan Rodriguez and others.
Frank Thomas, the MVP in 1983 and 1994, has said Belle would
get his vote. Paul Molitor, who knows a little about baseball history, agreed.
"Albert's season has just been phenomenal in terms of production and consistency," said Moltor, who recently joined the 3,000-hit club. "If I had to choose, I'd probably say Albert. His time has may come."
Belle is obsessive in his pursuit of baseball's historic numbers. He knows who holds all the records.
He also ignores the media, which does the MVP voting, slam dunks
his helmet when he makes an out and shows up his teammates when he thinks they should have scored to give him another RBI. That is on a good day.
One of his wisely teammates kept turning it up. Finally, belle taught the thermostat a lesson, smashing it into the wall with his bat. The incident earned Belle the nickname "Mr. Freeze."
There have been signs lately that Belle's pursuit of history has started to get to him. During a game on a recent homestand, Belle kept going back to the clubhouse to turn the thermostat down. He likes the clubhouse as cold as a meat locker.
Last week, Belle motioned in disgust when new teammate Kevin Seitzer failed to score from second on his line-drive single. In another game, the Indians came back to defeat the California Angels 4-3
when two runs scored on Belle's sacrifice fly in the eighth inning. But an error was charged on the play, so Belle got only one RBI. The next day, Belle called official scorer Rick Rembielak at home to plead for another RBI.
"From what I hear, he wasn't nasty about it or anything," said Hank Kozloski, who shares scoring duties with Rembliek at Jacobs Field. "He was very pleasant."
The Indians have three scheduled games remaining, all at Kansas City. There is a chance that Belle will get one more chance to reach his milestones if Cleveland has to play a makeup game against the Mariners on Monday.
Then it would be Belle against Ruth, Foxx, Griffey and Rodriguez. It would be Belle against them all — just the way he likes it.
Notre Dame and Ohio fans gear up
The Associated Press
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The lunchtime discussion was intense. Hunched over a table at Notre Dame's LaFortune Student Center, they seemed oblivious to everything around them.
What could be so pressing on a Thursday afternoon for the three third-year law students? An upcoming exam? The November election?
"We were trying to decide how we're going to paint our faces," Andrew Leyden said. "One side blue, one side gold."
"Or maybe one of us blue, one of us gold," Chris Turk added, pointing at his friends.
The hvsteria has begun.
No. 4 Ohio State comes to town tomorrow for the biggest game at Notre Dame since then-No. 1 Florida State visited in 1983. Even though it's only September, the No. 5 Irish have to win to keep their hopes for a national championship alive, and so do the Buckeyes.
"It's just huge." Turk said. "With Nebraska losing last week, everything is going our way."
The national rankings aren't the only reason the game is big. Though the Buckeyes and Irish have only played each other three times, the series has a rich tradition. The first meeting in 1935 is still known as "The Game of the Century" after Notre Dame knocked off a heavily-favored Ohio State team 18-13. The Irish also won the game the following year.
The two didn't play again until last season, when the Irish traveled to Columbus and lost.
Ticket prices were sky high for that game, and this year is no different. Scalpers are now asking $1,000 for one seat on the 50-yard line. End zone seats are cheaper, costing about $350 a piece.
"I probably signed more Notre Dame-Ohio State footballs, hats, T-shirts, pictures and that kind of stuff for that game last year than for all the other big games we've had since I've been here," Ohio State's John Cooper said.
The game has been sold out for months, but that hasn't stopped hundreds of people from calling the Notre Dame ticket office this week, said Perry Baert, ticket manager.
"We are answering over 600 phone calls a day where normally it might be 400 or 300 a day." he said. "And they're all about Ohio State."
Some people are so desperate for tickets they've resorted to lying. Baert said he'd heard everything from people who lost their tickets to someone claiming his father was seriously ill and had always wanted to see a Notre Dame game.
Notre Dame's sports information office has been besieged, too. The staff has issued 643 media credentials, only about 100 less than for the Florida State game in 1993. The game, like all other Irish home games, will be televised nationally on NBC, and ESPN is broadcasting its "College GameDay" show from here.
Radio stations in South Bend have been talking about the game all week. One morning show began prank calling stations in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, conning people into putting them on the air and then playing the Notre Dame fight song.
In Columbus, most callers to radio shows predict a huge win for Ohio State. George Lehner, the sports director at radio station WTVN-AM in Columbus, said it reminded him of the fervor before last year's Michigan game.
"They all called up and had it 70-10 for Ohio State, and look what happened there," he said, referring to the loss that cost the Buckeyes a trip to the Rose Bowl. "Ohio State fans are apparently plagued with short-term memory loss."
Homerun keeps Dodgers alive
The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES — Yes, Eric Karros admitted, his timing was just about perfect. But there was nothing cosmic about it.
As Karros stepped to the plate to lead off the eighth inning with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants tied 5-5 Wednesday night, the giant scoreboard in left field flashed a final score from San Diego: Rockies 5, Padres 3.
The Dodger Stadium crowd of 42,405 roared, and Karros, as if by design, then hit a 1-0 pitch from Rich Deluca into the right-center field seats.
The crowd roared even louder, and the Dodgers went on to a 7-5 victory over the Giants, their 14th in the last 16 home games and 24th in the last 32 overall.
Karros said he was aware the
Padres had lost, giving the Dodgers a chance to extend their lead in the NL West to 2 1/2 games if they could beat the Giants.
The homer gave Karros three hits in each of the last two games.
By rallying from a 5-0 sixth-inning deficit, the Dodgers clinched a tie for a playoff berth.
All the Dodgers need to win their second straight NL West championship is one win over the Padres in the three-game series between the teams that starts tonight at Dodger Stadium.
A second straight postseason appearance is fine, but not nearly enough to satisfy Karros. He remembers what happened last October all too well.
"Our goal is not to win the division or to win the wild card, our goal is to get in the playoffs and make some noise," he said. "Our focus is to do
something in the playoffs."
The Dodgers won the NL West by one game over Colorado last season. Then they were swept in three games by the NL Central champion Cincinnati.
Wednesday, the Dodgers benefited from some shoddy defense by the Giants for the second straight game.
Trailing 5-1 in the sixth after a RBI single by Karros, the Giants committed two errors on the same play, allowing three runs to score. It started with an apparent double-play grounder that could have ended the inning.
The bases were loaded with one out when Tim Wallach hit a sharp grounder at Giants third baseman Kim Batiste. But Batiste threw the ball into right field, past second baseman Bill Mueller, allowing two runs to score.
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Sept. 27)
Step outside your dull routine.
Choose a goal in late November. It may change your lifestyle. You should get a push in December or January, so share your plans. A new idea helps you win in February. Ask a partner to help in April. A commitment in August will stick.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -
Today is a 7.
Try something adventurous today. Don't forget what you've already learned, though, and don't trust a person who's lied to you before.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is an 8.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) - Today is a 5.
Conditions are perfect for planning a voyage to an exotic place with a group. Your true love may be a loner. Make a commitment that gives you lots of independence.
A co-worker could be keeping you from getting something you want. Listen carefully, then work together full speed toward a mutual goal.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Today is a 5.
You can take action, but be careful. Watch for changing information. An inside tip from a friend could help. An argument at home is worth avoiding, so take a walk.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 9.
A radical idea could get through a competitor's defenses. You figure out a puzzle that has stumped you. Ask a person who doesn't usually saw much.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) - Today is a 4.
You may feel like spending, but hold off; the urge will lessen. A confidential call to a distant friend reveals interesting information.
Aries (March 21-April 19) - Today is a 6.
Something is going on. Put your ear to the wall and listen for the real story. An opportunity will come around again. Don't miss it.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) -
Today is a 5.
Be careful around sharp objects at work. Your romantic relationship is good and growing. You have that secure base you need to be your most productive.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) -
Today is a 9.
Don't let a so-called friend push you, and don't be tempted by guilt or gifts. Take an excursion with buddies around lunchtime.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) -
Today is a 5.
You may have to race between work and chores. Ask your sweetie to help. Part of your problem is that you're holding on to more than you need. Sell some stuff.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) - Today is a 9.
Friends will pester you to play today. Don't. Learning is still easy, though. You'll make a fabulous impression on an important person.
Virgo (Aug. 22-Sept. 22) -
Today is a 4.
You're bound to spend more than you can afford. Balance your budget by cutting back somewhere else. Meet with a practical person tonight.
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