by admin | May 30, 2001 | Health / Medicine
Thursday is World No Tobacco Day and the Missouri Department of Health is taking advantage of the day to remind residents of this state of the heavy toll taken by tobacco use. Tobacco is blamed for more than 9,900 deaths every year in Missouri, and the Department...
by admin | May 30, 2001 | Sports Features
P.J. McGinnis pitched a nine-hit shutout leading the Central Missouri State Mules past Kutztown 5-0 yesterday in an elimination game of the 2001 NCAA Division II baseball championships. McGinnis walked three while striking out seven in improving to 14-0 on the season....
by admin | May 30, 2001 | Sports Features
Before last night’s loss to Texas, the Kansas City Royals made four roster moves. Righthander Brian Meadows (1-6, 6.97 ERA) was optioned to Triple-A Omaha while catcher Sal Fasano was designated for assignment. To replace the pair on the roster, righthander Kris...
by admin | May 30, 2001 | Sports Features
Rafael Palmeiro homered twice, knocking in four runs and leading the Texas Rangers to an 8-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. Palmeiro’s first home run – a two-run shot -came of loser Mac Suzuki (2-4) in the first. He added his second dinger, a solo shot,...
by admin | May 30, 2001 | Sports Features
U.S. Olympic hero Ben Sheets pitched a complete game five-hitter for his first Major League shutout, leading the Milwaukee Brewers past the St. Louis Cardinals 7-0 on Tuesday. Sheets allowed just one walk while striking out three in improving his record to 5-4 on the...
