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 +WEDNESDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS+ Posted: Wed July 14, 1999 at 10:33 p.m. EDT BASEBALLChicago White Sox -- Recalled outfielder Brian Simmons from Charlotte of the International League (AAA); optioned infielder Jeff Liefer to Charlotte. Detroit Tigers -- Announced catcher Raul Casanova was activated from the 60-day disabled list, cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Toledo of the International League (AAA). Kansas City Royals -- Extended the contract of manager Tony Muser through the 2000 season. Durham Bulls (International League/AAA) -- Promoted outfielder Kraig Hawkins from Orlando of the Southern League (AA); placed outfielder Carlos Mendoza on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring. Piedmont Boll Weevils (Class A/South Atlantic League) -- Promoted infielder Uriel Casillas to Clearwater of the Florida State League (A). South Bend Silver Hawks (Class A/Midwest League) -- Placed outfielder John Adams on the disabled list; signed outfielder Kevin Burnes. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Class A/Midwest League) -- Added infielder Vaughn Schill. New Jersey Jackals (Independent/Northern League) -- Activated pitcher Mark Lemke from the disabled list; released pitcher Tony Cuchetti. BASKETBALL Atlanta Hawks -- Signed Jason Terry and Cal Bowdler, two of their three 1999 first-round picks. Miami Heat -- Named Kim Stone senior director of WNBA operations. FOOTBALL Chicago Bears -- Signed defensive back Dorian Brew, defensive end David Sanders and defensive tackle Jarrett Loggins. Miami Dolphins -- Waived wide receiver Siaha Burley, defensive end Eric Davis and safety Jackie Mitchell; signed defensive end Walter Scott. HOCKEY New York Rangers -- Signed left wing Jan Hlavac. Philadelphia Flyers -- Signed forward Chris Albert to a one-year contract. St. Louis Blues -- Re-signed Group II free agent center Pierre Turgeon to a two-year contract. Tampa Bay Lightning -- Fired coach-general manager Jacques Demers; named Steve Ludzik coach; announced president Rick Dudley will assume the role of general manager. Toronto Maple Leafs -- Named coach Pat Quinn general manager. Portland Pirates (AHL) -- Signed defenseman Gerad Adams to a one-year contract. Mississippi Sea Wolves (ECHL) -- Signed center Kevin Hilton. Anchorage Aces (WCHL) -- Signed defenseman Fred Gustafsson. Arkansas GlacierCats (WPHL) -- Signed right wing Brian Pellerin and also named him as an assistant coach. San Jose Rhinos (RHI) -- Released forward Mike Jickling. HORSE RACING National Thoroughbred Racing Association -- Named James Gallagher executive director of the NTRA Task Force on Racing Integrity and Drug Testing Standards. SOCCER Chicago Fire (NPSL) -- Acquired midfielder John Ball from Cleveland. COLLEGE Akron -- Announced the school will add women's soccer in 2000-2001. Boston College -- Named Tom Babson women's ice hockey coach. Findlay -- Named Cal Dietz and Greg Gilbert offensive line coaches. Fordham -- Named Bob Hill men's basketball coach. Kentucky Wesleyan -- Named Greg McVey baseball coach. NC Asheville -- Named Jenni Reynolds assistant volleyball coach. Oregon -- Named Dan Muscatell assistant women's basketball coach. Rhode Island -- Named Bobbi Morse and Edith Thompson women's assistant basketball coach. Roanoke College -- Named Blair Calvert women's volleyball coach. Salisbury State -- Named Jim Jones cross country and track & field coach. Stephen F. Austin -- Named Tony Howard women's soccer coach. Tulsa -- Named Damon Gore women's soccer coach. © 2000 Sportsticker Enterprises, LP
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