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NEWS ABOUT: Ben Francisco

Ben Francisco stories: 3 news summaries

Clinton Boosts Newsom
in Calif. Gov Race

Bill's support for SF mayor viewed as Jerry Brown payback

Sep 17, 09 2:52 AM CDT
(Newser) - Bill Clinton's support for Gavin Newsom in the race to succeed Arnold Schwarzenegger as California governor has put the spotlight on the San Francisco mayor's campaign, the Christian Science Monitor reports. Clinton's support has given Newsom a much-needed boost.  But some analysts believe it has more to do with... More »

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California • Dianne Feinstein • Bill Clinton • mayor • governor • Gavin Newsom • Jerry Brown • Ben Francisco • gubernatorial races

 Instant Replay Will Settle This 

Botched calls spark support for review of close plays

May 31, 08 4:57 PM CDT
(Newser) - Baseball's top umpire says instant replay is on the way, the Houston Chronicle reports. Support for it is growing after four blown calls robbed home runs, but umpire supervisor Rich Rieker warns that the technology must be added "in a fashion that will not delay the game further." More »

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MLB • Alex Rodriguez • instant replay • Carlos Delgado • umpires • Ben Francisco • Rich Rieker • bad calls

  Indians' 6-run
  Rally Defeats
  Blue Jays

Blake, Francisco hit two-run doubles to spark big inning

May 9, 08 10:08 PM CDT
(Newser) - Casey Blake and Ben Francisco hit two-run doubles in a six-run seventh inning to help C.C. Sabathia and the Cleveland Indians defeat Roy Halladay and the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 in a duel of Cy Young Award winners last night. Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells jammed his left... More »

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MLB • Cleveland Indians • C.C. Sabathia • Toronto Blue Jays • American League • Roy Halladay • Casey Blake • baseball • Vernon Wells • Ben Francisco

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