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The Cincinnati Enquirer
Friday, Sept. 17, 1999 -- Volume 4, No. 261
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Today's Sports News
CUBS 7, REDS 6
Should the Reds fail to reach the postseason, they might lament Thursday night's loss.
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guidugli NO. 1 vs NO. 1 TONIGHT
The top-rated team in Northern Kentucky, Highlands, meets Greater Cincinnati's No. 1, Elder, tonight in the sold-out Pit. Click here for the Tristate's most complete high school football report.
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Sports Headlines for  Friday, September 17, 1999

R E D S   B A S E B A L L
Sosa: Victory better than homer

        “The double and two RBI,” he said, “that means more than the home run.”

Lindner knows Reds' success won't come easily
        COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Carl Lindner provided a glimpse Thursday into his new world as owner of the Cincinnati Reds.

REDS NOTEBOOK
        Since a pennant race whets everybody's desire to play, right fielder Dmitri Young didn't particularly enjoy being out of the starting lineup for the fourth consecutive game Thursday.

Scouting report: Reds at Pirates

B E N G A L S
Heath's strange trip: West Hi to NFL
        Cinergy Field has always had the most notorious Astroturf in the NFL. But to Bengals rookie cornerback Rodney Heath, it's a red carpet welcoming him to the big time.

No sellout, no local TV
        The Bengals failed to sell out Sunday's home opener against the Chargers by Thursday's deadline to lift the local television blackout.

BENGALS NOTEBOOK
        Bengals rookie quarterback Akili Smith is hitting the books, hoping to look good in front of the hometown team Sunday when the Chargers visit.

Chargers remade roster
        San Diego Chargers team officials made it clear that they were dissatisfied with their 5-11 record in 1998 by the way they conducted themselves in the offseason.
Chargers scouting report

M I A M I   B A S K E T B A L L
Miami announces basketball schedule
        Early visits to Temple and Tennessee and home games against Xavier and Notre Dame highlight the 1999-2000 Miami basketball schedule.

X A V I E R   B A S K E T B A L L
Chalmers to stay at XU
        Freshman point guard Lionel Chalmers, ruled a partial qualifier by the NCAA this week, will remain at Xavier, Athletic Director Mike Bobinski said Thursday night.

S P O R T S   O N   T V - R A D I O
Channel 12 switches to Vols-Gators
        Thanks to the power of the people, local football fans this Saturday will get to see the best game so far this college football season.

O H I O   S T A T E   F O O T B A L L
Playing it safe is not for Bellisari
        COLUMBUS — It was Steve Bellisari at his finest, but not the way you think.

H I G H   S C H O O L S
Elder-Highlands sells out Pit
        The “Sold Out” sign is posted at Elder Stadium, and a capacity crowd of 11,000 will be on hand tonight to watch the first meeting between Elder and Highlands.
Cincinnati football picks

Highlands QB filling big shoes
        Highlands junior quarterback Gino Guidugli knew there would be comparisons to his predecessor.
N.Ky. football picks

Beechwood, CovCath renew rivalry
        It's the Dixie Highway Holy War. Beechwood and Covington Catholic, a mile apart, renew their rivalry tonight.

Small Landmark Christian wins big
        Landmark Christian football coach Mark Ellis admits being a little sore. Ask him why and you begin to get an idea why his challenge is a little different than those faced by most other area coaches.

CINCINNATI HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
        It was win or forget about the Cincinnati Hills League boys golf championship for the Indian Hill Braves Thursday at Glenview Golf Course.
Cincinnati high school results
N.Ky. high school results

S P O R T S   S P E C I A L S
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW
        Get schedules and rosters on 98 Greater Cincinnati and N.Ky. teams, go up-close with Michael Munoz and other top players, and check out our All-Century team.

PETE'S PAIN: LIFE IN EXILE
        The Hit King, banned from baseball 10 years ago, still longs to return.

Flying Pig Marathon
       Kenyans dominate marathon running, so it figured that a Kenyan would win Cincinnati's first Flying Pig Marathon. But it was a hometown runner who brought home the bacon in the women's division. Check out our special coverage, including complete results and a photo gallery.

First bid to lure Olympics one year away
        The people hoping to bring the 2012 Summer Olympics to Cincinnati have a year to submit their first bid. The Enquirer looks at early plans for staging the Olympics here and some of the problems that must be overcome in the next year.

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