Ugly brawl mars Little League when Lemont coach attacked
In a Lemont versus Bridgeview 14 and 15 year old game, coach John Hills was beaten and hospitalized after being attacked by Bridgeview coach George Loy and his son. Loy and his son faced battery charges and juvenile aggravated battery, while Hills suffered a broken nose, kidney injury, broken ribs and a fractured leg. The incident followed taunts at first base and escalated into a field brawl that drew police comment on the broader shame in baseball.
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Pete Rose
George Steinbrenner
George Loy
John Hills
Chicago
Lemont
Bridgeview
Hills
Willow Springs
Tvo
Loy
Willow
Charles Fisher
Sgt Fisher
Jack Keeler
Sgt. Fisher
Rose
Steinbrenner
Goodwill Games End With Future Still In Doubt
The Goodwill Games concluded with uncertainty over future involvement by Turner Broadcasting. Soviets and organizers defend the event, noting mixed ratings and costs but expressing optimism about long term growth. Soviet officials promise continued broadcasts and ideals of sportsmanship amid questions about 1994 continuity.
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Seattle
Ted Turner
Turner Broadcasting System
TBS
Turer
ABC
NBC
Eric Griffin
Oscar de la Hoya
Tim Austin
Sergio Reyes
Pyotr Keshetov
Gostelradio
Harbin Wins Perry Watson Memorial In Tight Finish
Aiken's Matt Harbin wins the Perry Watson Memorial at Pine Ridge by one stroke over Augusta's Tripp Kuhlke and Aiken's Jim Crenshaw. Harbin shot an even par 72 in the final round after leading with a 69 the day before, overcoming late trouble and a harsh lie on the 16th hole.
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Augusta
Tripp Kuhlke
Aiken
Jim Crenshaw
Harbin
Trey Holroyd
Kuhike
Crenshaw
No. 13
Joy Godbee
Perry Watson
Matt Harbin
Pine Ridge Country Club
Edgefield
Harbin edges to one shot win after late rally
Hi Harbin faced a tense finish as a rough bunker mishap and a bogey nearly cost him a two stroke cushion. He birdied No. 17 to restore a two shot advantage, then recovered from a rough on 18 with a bunker escape and two putts for a pivotal bogey-free finish, sealing a one stroke victory.
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Harbin
White's 64 Wins State Amateur Championship
Spartanburg's Todd White shot a 6 under par 64 to win the South Carolina Golf Association Amateur Championship by one stroke at Camden Country Club. Keith Murphy of Charleston finished one behind at 271 after a final round 69, needing a birdie on 18 to tie. Daniel Seawell of Aiken tied for 15th with 287 after a 73 in round four.
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Camden
Todd White
Spartanburg
White
Camden Country Club
Keith Murphy
Charleston
Finishing Alone in 16th at 288 Place
The entry completed the event in sixteenth place with a final score of 721 in the last round.
Earnhardt Earns IROC Victory At Michigan Finale
Dale Earnhardt glad to miss a close race as he dominates the Michigan finale of the International Race of Champions. He leads all 30 laps to win his second IROC race of 1990, earning 60 series points and the $175,000 prize while Mark Martin and Little Al Unser Jr push hard behind him. Brundle led into the finale, trailing Earnhardt and Unser by two points.
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Brooklyn
Mich
Dale Earnhardt
Michigan International Speedway
Earnhardt
Mark Martin
al (Unser
Rye
Martin Brundle
England
Cleveland
Unser
Mercer Narrowly Wins Ring Thriller Despite Injury
Ray Mercer defeated Bert Cooper by a 12 round unanimous decision at Caesars Atlantic City but suffered a possible broken jaw and a severe cut lip. Mercer, 15-0 with 11 KOs, was driven from the ring in great pain to Atlantic City Memorial Hospital as his camp reported the injury occurred early in the bout. Cooper, 26-6 with 19 KOs, stunned Mercer in the first round with a straight right and a swift uppercut before Mercer regained the pace and claimed the victory.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Ray Mercer
Caesars Atlantic City Hotel
Smokin
Bert Cooper
North American Boxing Federation
International Boxing Federation
Mercer
Essex County
Marc Roberts
Atlantic City Memorial Hospital
Roberts
Cooper
George Foreman
Lancaster victory seals Dixie Boys state title in Sumter
Lancaster captures the Dixie Boys 13-1 state title after defeating Hartsville 4-1 in the final game. Hartsville had eliminated the Aklen All-Stars and edged Lancaster 10-5 to force a deciding game. Lancaster advances to the Dixie World Series in Alabama to face Mississippi in the opening round on August.
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Sumter
Lancaster
Dixie Boys
Hartsville
Aiken All-Stars
Alabama
South Carolina
Mississippi
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