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Rafael Furcal back in Dodgers' leading role
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterRafael Furcal missed 125 games and his preparation for the playoffs consisted of 10 plate appearances in the final week of the regular season. Saturday, he was the Dodgers' starting shortstop for the third consecutive time this postseason. He said his...Tags: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Juan Pierre, Hong-Chih Kuo, Derek Lowe
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All the old feelings come rushing back for Dodgers
White towels fluttering. Jacketed fans screaming. A chilly sky pierced by chilling screams.
Randy Newman on the loudspeakers. Horns in the parking lot. Dancing on the field.
A deep chant from the most ancient parts of grand old Chavez Ravine.
Sweep . ....Tags: Mark Derosa, Manny Ramirez, National League, Baseball, Chicago Cubs
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Dodgers sweep away Cubs
For The Associated PressManny Ramirez and Joe Torre needed only three games to help the Los Angeles Dodgers win their first postseason series in 20 years. The Dodgers wrapped up their stunning three-game sweep of the Cubs in the National League Division Series with a 3-1...Tags: Manny Ramirez, Jeff Kent, National League, Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers
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SHEA GOODBYE THE METS: A pocketful of miracles
Special to NewsdayWhen they've been good, they've been very good, occasionally great. When they've been bad, they've been inept, sometimes laughably so. If there's one characteristic the Mets have lacked throughout their existence, it's consistency. No other franchise...Tags: Carlos Beltran, Tom Seaver, Cy Young, Baseball, Carlos Delgado
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Phils can't cut the mustard in loss
Of The Morning CallThey had control of the NL East for all of June and most of July. They eventually ceded the division lead, falling as many as 3 1/2 games behind the Mets in September to damage their playoff chances. As soon as New York opened its largest lead of the...Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals, Baseball, Chipper Jones, New York Mets
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Don Larsen's perfect game to be shown publicly July 10
WatchdogCheck out this rare video snippet from Don Larsen's 1956 perfect game, in which Duke Snider nearly ruins history, as called by Mel Allen. Pretty cool. Even cooler is that on July 10, for the first time, the only known......Tags: Mel Allen, Yogi Berra, New Jersey
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Here is the complete Stan Isaacs column of 7/23/64
WatchdogA couple of loyal readers were interested in reading the entire Stan Isaacs column referenced in my Sunday newspaper column. Alas, the copy exists on microfilm, not electronically, and thus cannot be linked to in the conventional manner. So I......Tags: Orlando Cepeda, Willie Mays, Boston Celtics, Jackie Robinson, Baseball
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Rafael Furcal won't be back full time
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterWith Rafael Furcal's rehabilitation from back surgery exceeding the estimated recovery period, the Dodgers have abandoned hope of getting their shortstop back on a full-time basis this season. The Dodgers might not get Furcal back at all, but the best-...Tags: Labor Day, Manny Ramirez, Sandy Koufax, Jeff Kent, Jason Schmidt
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Sports in Hampton Roads
Fans' fare Hampton Roads has no major-league sports team, but the area doesn't lack for competitive action. From baseball and golf to football and hockey to basketball and motorsports, there is plenty of fierce competition year-round. Kingsmill. Home to...Tags: Schools, Whitey Ford, Karrie Webb, Baseball, High School Sports
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True Blue tattoo parlor owner is a Dodger fan on and under his skin
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterTOMMY LASORDA may not be the prettiest face in the world, but for Dodger fans, the mug belonging to the man who won the last World Series for the team back in 1988 is nothing less than gorgeous. So don't be alarmed if it starts showing up tatted on the...Tags: Tommy Lasorda, Sandy Koufax, Minnesota Twins, Baseball, Mike Piazza
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Former Dodgers reflect on Coliseum
Times staff writer Steve Springer participated in a conference call Monday with 11 former Dodgers who played in the Coliseum. Their reflections:
Every Dodger who played in the Coliseum can picture a special moment there. Half a century later, right-...Tags: Bing Crosby, Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Major League Baseball
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Command(er) performances
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterOne was soothed by his small-town roots, the other energized by the bright lights of a big city. One was content with a closet-sized office visited only by his coaches, the other insistent on expansive quarters, stocked with a vast array of Italian...Tags: Government, Sandy Koufax, National League, Baseball, Spring Training
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