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A new headline-writing contest -- with a twist on the last one, introduced by Mike D.

Same "back page New York tabloid" rules -- if even the New York Post wouldn't run it, don't enter it here. But the twist: this is a headline that could or might appear after next week's All-Star Game. Some samples to get you started ...

  • Colon-oscopy: LAA Hurler Dominates
  • Duch of Hurl: A's Reliever Surprise MVP
  • Sheff's Cooking: Two Homers for Yank
  • Lo and Behold: Marlin Backstop Hero
  • Lee-Lee Leads NL to Victory
  • F-Lop: Key Error Dooms Senior Circuit
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Posted by Mick Doherty on Tuesday, July 05 2005 @ 02:22 PM EDT.
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Pepper Moffatt - Tuesday, July 05 2005 @ 02:47 PM EDT (#121597) #
Selig's Follies: All-Star Game Once Again Ends in Tie
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HoJu - Tuesday, July 05 2005 @ 03:28 PM EDT (#121600) #
2 Shea: Blue Jays slugger hits 2 long bombs.
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SparrowOD - Tuesday, July 05 2005 @ 03:45 PM EDT (#121601) #
D-railed: Willis' first All Star start a train wreck
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Mike D - Tuesday, July 05 2005 @ 04:38 PM EDT (#121604) #
Two Rangers split MVP honours:
YOUNG, MARK TEIXEIRA TROPHY

Red Sox outfielder guns down the tying run at the plate:
NAILER DAMON

White Sox pitcher makes key throwing error:
HURL-E BUEHRLE

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Mike Green - Tuesday, July 05 2005 @ 05:04 PM EDT (#121605) #
DAMON GOT HIS GAME ON, HE'S AN ALL-STAR
Obligatory pop culture reference.

THE ROCKET'S RED GLARE TOO MUCH FOR AL
It wouldn't be hard to find the right picture.

KENT BECOMES SUPERMAN-GAME OVER FOR AL
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Mick Doherty - Tuesday, July 05 2005 @ 05:06 PM EDT (#121606) #
Dare I suggest: Hail, Cesar! for Mr. Izturis?
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PepperGame - Tuesday, July 05 2005 @ 05:38 PM EDT (#121608) #
How about, Garret and Stick Approach wins it for AL.

Or, Suzuki drives junior circuit to victory in the Motor City.
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CaramonLS - Tuesday, July 05 2005 @ 05:59 PM EDT (#121609) #
The Rocket implodes again.
(Clemens has another terrible all-star outing).


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BallGuy - Tuesday, July 05 2005 @ 06:01 PM EDT (#121610) #
Mike D's first one is great. That's awesome.
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westcoast dude - Tuesday, July 05 2005 @ 06:53 PM EDT (#121611) #
SHEA SLAMS A WALKOFF
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SparrowOD - Tuesday, July 05 2005 @ 07:43 PM EDT (#121616) #
Vlad the enhaler: Food poisoning sidelines Angels' star.
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SparrowOD - Tuesday, July 05 2005 @ 07:46 PM EDT (#121617) #
A solid Rogering: Clemens shows junior circuit his K face.
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Craig B - Tuesday, July 05 2005 @ 11:02 PM EDT (#121620) #
HUCK-AMANIA! - Last-minute injury replacement Ken Huckaby slams inside-the-park grand slam to beat National League 9-8.

I win for unlikeliest headline. :)
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Mick Doherty - Tuesday, July 05 2005 @ 11:37 PM EDT (#121629) #
That particular scenario would surely inspire some NYP or NYDN hed writer to pen "WHAT THE HUCK?"
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Tyler - Wednesday, July 06 2005 @ 12:26 AM EDT (#121632) #
Headlines like this really aren't something I'm good at, but I've always wanted to try writing them. One of my proudest moments is correctly predicting the Edmonton Sun headline after Ross Rebagliati got busted in Nagano "Up In Smoke".

TITO, FUENTES SWING

Sox manager and Rox closer trade blows after Fuentes hits Damon

SIT DOWN SAYS THE DOC TO BAY

Halladay strikes out Bay with bases loaded to preserve AL win

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Jefftown - Wednesday, July 06 2005 @ 04:10 AM EDT (#121640) #
Keen Livan and a Fast Outfield: Jones' running catch saves win for dominant Hernandez

Livan alone: Nats' Robinson replaces late scratch La Russa as NL manager; Hernandez hurls 150-pitch complete game; NL pitchers, fans soured

(The second one is of the early-1900s style, with all the subheadlines.)
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JayWay - Wednesday, July 06 2005 @ 06:27 AM EDT (#121641) #
Shea It Ain't So! Hillenbrand hits for cycle in All Star classic; bitch-slaps Jeter in post-game kerfuffle.
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JayWay - Wednesday, July 06 2005 @ 06:39 AM EDT (#121642) #
Halladay Keeps The Bats Away: Doc Records First All-Star No-No In MLB History.
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SparrowOD - Wednesday, July 06 2005 @ 01:21 PM EDT (#121688) #
JayWay, a classic.
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Craig B - Wednesday, July 06 2005 @ 09:54 PM EDT (#121746) #
HALL-STAR-DAY - Halladay strikes out six NLers in a row to break Carl Hubbell's record

NATHAN'S FAMOUS - Joe Nathan nails down a 5-4 victory for the AL with a ninth-inning save

WHATCHOO TALKIN' ABOUT, WILLIS? - Dontrelle Willis gets thrown out of the All-Star Game arguing balls and strikes with Cowboy Joe West

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VBF - Wednesday, July 06 2005 @ 11:57 PM EDT (#121761) #
BAEZ PLURALIZES JASON, D-TRAIN RUNS OFF DOC

Danys Baez sends the NL home after he delivers a strikeout to Jason Bay to end the game, all before Roy Halladay outlasted Dontrelle Willis who lasted 1/3 of the first inning. D-Train at least did it with the bat in a surprising move when LaRussa let the Florida pitcher bat for himself, cashing in 2 runs off Halladay.

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