CAN HOME RUN DERBY MESS UP A SWING?(SPORTS)(MIKE LUCAS)(Column)

The Capital Times (Madison, WI);  July 6, 2007 ;     700+ words ......National League in Monday night's Home Run Derby at San Francisco's AT&T Park. McCovey...his crown and compete in Monday's Home Run Derby. The bad news from Howard's perspective...more than the previous high for a Home Run Derby set by the aforementioned Tejada in 2004...

Barry Bonds whiffs on the Home Run Derby.

San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, CA);  July 5, 2007 ;     700+ words ......that he will not participate in the Home Run Derby, in what he calls his hometown. So good...Bonds, who last participated in the Home Run Derby in 2004, has hit more home runs into...runs. To hear players tell it, the Home Run Derby can damage a player's swing. It's either...

Sosa savors return to Home Run Derby

Naperville Sun, The (IL);  July 13, 2004 ;     534 words ......before Monday night's Century 21 Home Run Derby, won by Baltimore's Miguel Tejada. HOUSTON...watching the All-Star Game and the Home Run Derby played in Chicago without him. "When...group shot. The event kicked off the Home Run Derby at Minute Maid Park, won by the Baltimore...

This Week, on Home Run Derby

The Washington Post;  July 6, 1995 ;     230 words ......scheduled for Monday's all-star home run derby will be first- time participants. The...Vaughn of Boston. McGwire won the '92 home run derby and Thomas competed last year. Representing...Sosa of Chicago. Griffey won the home run derby last year, and Juan Gonzalez of Texas...

Sosa looking to give fans a thrill in Home Run Derby

Chicago Sun-Times;  July 7, 2004 ;     282 words ......skills. For him, competing in the Home Run Derby and playing in the All-Star Game are...an invitation to take part in the Home Run Derby during All-Star festivities Monday in...League side. Sosa said he treats the Home Run Derby as a gift for his fans. It's something...

You can have the All-Star Game; I'll take the Home Run Derby

Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA;  July 14, 2004 ;     649 words ......arrival of major- league baseball's Home Run Derby we got a chance to hit one a mile in...half-century ago when the original Home Run Derby first ran on TV, and it has withstood...for saying so, but I'll take the Home Run Derby over the All-Star Game any day. Look...

RED SOX NOTEBOOK; Ortiz to take hacks in Home Run Derby.(Sports)

The Boston Herald;  July 5, 2005 ;     441 words ......take part in the All-Star Game's Home Run Derby on Monday at Comerica Park in Detroit...was knocked out of last year's Home Run Derby in the first round, but his pitcher...David Ortiz will take part in the Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game in Detroit next...

MLB's Home Run Derby isn't legit until Dunn plays

Dayton Daily News;  July 12, 2007 ;     279 words ...Like a lot of people, I tend to enjoy the Home Run Derby more than the All-Star Game. But the last few years, I've...nationally known? Why can't some of those guys appear at the Home Run Derby the way the NBA Slam Dunk Contest takes obscure players...

Sluggers stage early Home Run Derby

Post-Tribune (IN);  July 4, 2002 ;     100 words ......PRINTED VERSION Baseball's hitters got a head start on the Home Run Derby. A record 62 home runs were hit in the major leagues Tuesday...biggest sluggers come to Milwaukee for the All-Star game and Home Run Derby, it seemed as if almost everyone was going deep. Fifty-three...

`Home Run Derby' revival mulled

Chicago Sun-Times;  July 18, 1997 ;     220 words ...Kiss it goodbye! And kiss it hello, again. Maybe. "Home Run Derby" - the next generation - could be coming to cable TV via Classic...Mays and Mickey Mantle from 30-40 years ago competing in `Home Run Derby,' and realize the historic significance and importance - we...

Delgado doubles Home Run Derby output

Lake Zurich Courier (IL);  July 22, 2004 ;     391 words ......compared to last year's Northern League Home Run Derby. The Schaumburg Flyers' first baseman...two home runs Monday night in the Home Run Derby at Silver Cross Field in Joliet. The...Lincoln DH Eddie Pearson 4-2 in the Home Run Derby final. "In games, a lot of my home runs...

Third Time's a Charm For Century 21 Real Estate Corporation's $250,000 New...

PR Newswire;  July 10, 2001 ;     700+ words ......new home in the third CENTURY 21 Home Run Derby(R) All-Star Sweepstakes. More than 250,000 consumers entered the CENTURY 21 Home Run Derby(R) All-Star Sweepstakes between February...winners attended tonight's CENTURY 21 Home Run Derby(R) competition in Seattle, WA courtesy...

HEART ASSOCIATION TO HOLD HOME RUN DERBY THURSDAY.(Local)

The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY);  July 31, 2001 ;     41 words ...The American Heart Association will hold a home run derby from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday at P&C Stadium. Teams of four or five get to swing at 20 pitches, and scoring will be based on where each hit ball lands. For more information, call 446-8334. - Staff reports

Base: Japan's Matsui falls to Bonds in home run derby

AAP Sports News (Australia);  November 15, 2002 ;     268 words ...00-00-0000 Base: Japan's Matsui falls to Bonds in home run derby By Dan Sloan TOKYO, Nov 15 Reuters - Japan's top slugger and...next employer. Japan's best power hitter took part in a home run derby against San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds, arguably the most...

Giambi earns Home Run Derby title.(SPORTS)

The Washington Times;  July 9, 2002 ;     331 words ......Giambi defeated Sosa 7-1 in the finals of last night's Home Run Derby, but Sosa was the real star after providing a spectacular display...out of Miller Park and was the longest ever hit in the Home Run Derby (surpassing Mark McGwire's 510-foot shot at Fenway Park). Sosa...