by admin | Sep 27, 2000 | Sports Features
Cardinal farmhand Ernie Young has a gold medal after helping the U.S. beat Cuba 4-0 to capture the gold in baseball. Young’s bases-loaded single gave the Americans a 4-0 cushion, and Milwaukee Brewer prospect Ben Sheets did the rest. Sheets threw a complete...
by admin | Sep 22, 2000 | Sports Features
A female weight lifter from the Kansas City area will get a gold medal. Tara Nott from Blue Valley, Kansas won silver in the 105 pound division, but the gold medal winner, from Bulgaria, was disqualified after failing a drug test.
by admin | Sep 19, 2000 | Sports Features
Ernie Young, who spent the season at the Cardinals triple-A affiliate in Memphis, led the U.S. baseball team to a 6-2 win over the Netherlands. Young went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs.
by admin | Aug 24, 2000 | Sports Features
Royals pitching prospect Chris George is headed to Sydney as a member of the U.S. Olympic baseball team. George is part of roster made up of minor leaguers that will be managed by former Dodger skipper Tommy Lasorda. Cardinals minor leaguer Ernie Young, a former...
by admin | Aug 16, 2000 | Sports Features
Kansas City swimmer Catherine Fox has her final chance to return to the Olympics tonight in the 50 meter freestyle at the U.S. trials. Fox is not considered a favorite in this event. She won two gold medals in 1996.15-year old Amanda Stroud of Blue Springs has earned...
