SPORTS NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2001
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Astros 7, Reds 1
The Reds, out of contention in the National League Central in the minds of baseball fans since mid-May, wake up today out of it as far as mathematicians are concerned, as well.
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Prep football report
Check the new Enquirer coaches polls, get a complete report on last weekend's games and go to your favorite school's page to get a roster, schedule and past reports.
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Bengals think Keaton can bust return
Curtis Keaton, a second-year running back from Division II James Madison, unseated former Pro Bowl kickoff returner Tremain Mack.
Bengals sign former Bearcat Monds
The Bengals terminated the contract of defensive tackle Tom Barndt and signed former University of Cincinnati star Mario Monds, a rookie defensive tackle who had been waived by the Washington Redskins.
Bonds hits No. 59
SAN FRANCISCO — While it might have captured the fans' attention, 59 is not that big of a number to Barry Bonds.
SULLIVAN: Bowden, Boone will duck ax
General manager Jim Bowden and field manager Bob Boone probably have enough political cover to keep their jobs despite the standings and their industry's infamous intolerance of failure.
Sore elbow ends Stinnett's season
Kelly Stinnett's season ended Tuesday when the catcher was put on the 60-day disabled list. When he left Sunday's game, the Reds said he'd miss at least three to five games with a sore right elbow.
Riedling may miss spring training
Rookie reliever John Riedling had arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow Tuesday. Kremchek repaired a tear in the labrum and the rotator cuff.
Hamilton one start away
Joey Hamilton will make a second start at Louisville on Friday. Afterward, he'll be brought up to join the Reds.
Oswalt's success astronomical
Roy Oswalt's rookie season is defined by two numbers. There's 13 — his win total, breaking Jim Deshaies' record for an Astros' rookie. Then there's four — the size of Houston's lead in the NL Central.
Martin wins fans at Goodwill Games
BRISBANE, Australia — Former University of Cincinnati star Kenyon Martin knew how to win over the Australian crowd watching the USA-Cuba basketball game at the Goodwill Games Wednesday.
Bacon No. 1 after toppling Wyoming
Beat No.1, and you become No.1. Roger Bacon jumped from No.5 to No.1 in the Enquirer's weekly Divisions II-VI football coaches poll after a 19-13 victory over previous No.1 Wyoming last Friday.
Beechwood still No. 1 in N.Ky.
Beechwood, one of only two undefeated teams in Northern Kentucky, held on to the No.1 ranking in the Enquirer's football coaches poll this week, but Covington Catholic is working its way up the rankings.
Potvin's four goals spark Lakota West
Just two days ago, Lakota West midfielder Lauren Potvin inquired about returning to the striker position.
Tuesday's results: Cincinnati | Northern Ky.
Turfway opens fall meet tonight
Turfway Park in Florence opens its fall thoroughbred racing meeting tonight. Racing runs through Oct.4.
Griffey + Dunn = 100 homers?
In this lost summer for the Reds, there hasn't been much to produce enthusiasm. But the month Ken Griffey Jr. and Adam Dunn just completed is a strong argument that 2002 and beyond may not be so bleak.
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• Tristate golf guide
• Kentucky Speedway coverage • Auto racing coverage
• Tennis Masters Series Cincinnati
• Where high school stars are going to college
• High school: Football • Boys basketball • Girls basketball
• New look of Cinergy Field
• Flying Pig Marathon, including searchable results
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