Orioles announce first voluntary drug testing in baseball
In Baltimore the Orioles unveil the first ever voluntary baseball drug testing program. The one year pilot will run unless MLB and the MLB Players Association reach a negotiated agreement. The New England Patriots also vote to participate in a voluntary drug-testing program.
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Gilbert Upsets Jarryd To Reach U S Pro Indoor Quarterfinals
In Philadelphia Brad Gilbert ranked 11th defeated Sweden's Anders Jarryd 7-6 6-0 to reach the quarterfinals of the 465000 U S Pro Indoor. World No 1 Ivan Lendl also moved on by beating Greg Holmes 6-2 6-2. Curren ousted Tomas Smid and Noah beat Ben Tester man in close sets.
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Yannick Noah
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Hartman to resign as Kansas State basketball coach
Kansas State coach Jack Hartman announced his resignation after 16 seasons, effective at the end of the school year. He owns a 292-162 record, led the Wildcats to three Big Eight regular season titles and two postseason tournament titles, with seven 20 win seasons under his guidance.
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Ross Loses Cruiserweight Title After Marijuana Positive
The United States Boxing Association stripped Stanley Ross of the cruiserweight title after a positive marijuana test. He had won the title from Boone Pultz on a split decision December 7 in Washington, and the belt was returned to Pultz.
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McGuigan Named WBA Fighter of the Year 1985
New York AP reports Barry McGuigan of Ireland, World Boxing Association featherweight champion, chosen as 1985 WBA Fighter of the Year. He won the title in 1985 by decision over Eusebio Pedroza and defended it by stopping Bernard Taylor in eight rounds.
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Two-Horse Accident Ends Laurel Race Meet
In Laurel Maryland during the fourth race an accident destroyed one horse after a collision in the stretch. Mr Coy fell unseating jockey Alberto Delgado while Rambunctious Hank could not avoid the mishap. Both riders were treated and released at the track first aid room.
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Duran Returns in Panama City Title Bid at New Panama Coliseum
Roberto Duran resumes boxing in his hometown facing Manuel Esteban Zambrano in a 10 round middleweight bout aimed at a possible fourth world title. Also on the card Hilario Zapata defends the WBA flyweight crown against Javier Lucas of Mexico.
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Claflin Holds Off USC Aiken In District Battle
Claflin beat USC Aiken 73 65 in district play after a late surge. Principal scorers were Bell Bryant and Wilson for Claflin with 17, 16, and W Woods and Sylvester led the Pacers with 16 and 14 points.
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Anthony) Wilson
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Weathering Crosby Weather Bends Pebble Beach Pro Am Leaders
In the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am opening round, Willie Wood and Kikuo Arai shared the lead at 68 while Peter Jacobsen shot 69 amid strong winds and rain. Crosby namesake link fades as Kathryn Crosby declined sponsorship, with Jim and Cypress Point courses bearing the brunt of brutal conditions. Jacobsen struggled on the exposed holes, while Nicklaus and Watson faced late trouble but stayed within reach. Nathaniel Crosby briefly rejoined the field under the tournament’s revised branding though three under par after 13 holes.
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Virginia Upsets Tar Heels for ACC Win
Virginia defeats North Carolina 86-73 breaking a seven game series drought and handing the Tar Heels a rare loss to drop to 5-1 in the ACC. Olden Polynice scores 19 as Virginia builds a 19 point lead and holds on despite UNC rallying late. Brad Daugherty tallies 21 for UNC and Kenny Smith 20.
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