Schultz Pressing for NCAA Reform Across Conferences
Syndicated columnist Ed Sherman details Dick Schultz's relentless drive to reform intercollegiate athletics. Schultz travels from Chicago to Michigan and Washington meeting presidents, conference commissioners, and Knight Commission members to craft plans balancing athletics with academics, while expanding enforcement and reducing players' time demands. He notes momentum from presidents, Congress, and public scrutiny, yet acknowledges resistance from some coaches and athletic directors and forecasts a major Nashville convention focused on cost-cutting and Prop 48 implications.
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Real Men Reach Wimbledon Semis
Wimbledon semifinal action featured power serving and serve and volley as top seeds Lendl Becker Edberg and Ivanisevic ousted rivals. Becker defeated Gilberto 6-4 6-4 6-1 to reach the semis while Lendl beat Pearce 6-4 6-4 5-7 7-4. Edberg eliminated Bergstrom 6-3 6-2 6-4 and faces Lendl next.
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Sinking Fast George Steinbrenner and the Yankees chaos era
George Steinbrenner, who bought the Yankees on January 3 1973, pursued absentee ownership amid 18 managerial moves and countless trades. Facing a commissioner hearing, critics argue the S S Steinbrenner era ended in chaos with firings suspensions and public feuds.
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Cup Final Repeats 1986 Matchup West Germany Argentina
World Cup final set features West Germany and Argentina mirroring 1986 as both reach Rome after dramatic routes. Beckenbauer and Bilardo anticipate a chesslike midfield battle with high stakes and pride on the line. England hoped for more but bowed out after a late Lineker goal.
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Unified German Olympic Team to Compete as One
East and West Germany will send a unified team to the 1992 Winter and Summer Games after December merger. Presidents Willi Daume and Joachim Weiskopf said the plan aims for an orderly, rapid unification to avoid athlete disadvantage and determine funding and selection later. The first potential joint competition could be the World Indoor Track Championships in Seville in March 1991.
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Fignon Quits Tour de France After Fifth Stage
Laurent Fignon pulled out at the fifth stage as Steve Bauer maintained the overall lead in a rain soaked leg. Gerrit Solleveld won the stage while Johan Museeuw and Ronan Pensec trailed, LeMond faded from the lead pack.
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