Williams Says His Team Is All-Star Game Underdog
In Minneapolis the All-Star game pits an favored NL lineup against a noted AL underdog. Rickey Henderson and George Brett headline stellar lineups while NL skipper Dick Williams forecasts a pitching led affair at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome as Hoyt opens for the NL and Morris starts for the AL.
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Minneapolis
Rickey Henderson
George Brett
Baltimore
Eddie Murray
Cal Ripken
Jim Rice
Carlton Fisk
Brett
Pedro Guerrero
Los Angeles
Gary Carter
New York Mets
Joaquin Andujar
St. Louis
Fernando Valenzuela
Mets
Dwight Goonon
Dick Williams
San Diego
Nationals
LaMarr Hoyt
Cy Young
Nolan Ryan
Houston
Ron Darling
Hoyt
Valenzuela
Gooden
Rich Gossage
Montreal
Jeff Reardon
Scott Garretts
San Francisco
Detroit
Jack Morris
Morris
Sparky Anderson
Tim Raines
Vince
Pete Rose
Minnesota
Steve Garvey
Pacs
Padres
A.L
Sandy Koufax
Dale Murphy
Atlanta
Local Playoff Schedule For Dixie Youth And Legion Games
American Legion playoffs set for Sumter and Aiken with games at 8 p.m. Dixie Youth District Two action at Citizen's Field features North Augusta versus Trenholm Park and Mohawk against Cayce in West Columbia both at 8 p.m. Sub-district 2B fixtures in New Ellenton at Gregg Park include Gregg Park versus Aiken at 6 p.m. and Beech Island facing North Augusta at 8 p.m.
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Aiken
Dixie
Citizen’s Field
North Augusta
Trenholm Park
Mohawk
Cayce
West Columbia
New Ellenton
Gregg Park
Beech Island
North Augusta advances in Dixie Youth tourney as Aiken eliminated
North Augusta wins two games to stay alive in the Dixie Youth District Two pre major baseball event. They beat Cayce West Columbia 7-6, then lose to Mohawk 5-2 before a 10-4 victory over Lexington County No 1. Aiken falls 8-1 to Trenholm Park and 3-2 to Lexington County No 1. Mohawk remains undefeated. Evening schedule features North Augusta vs Trenholm Park at 6 and Mohawk vs Cayce West Columbia at 8 at Citizens Field.
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Aiken
North Augusta
Cayce- West Columbia
Mohawk
Lexington County
Trenholm Park
Lexington County No. 1
Citizen’s Field
Cayce-West Columbia
Beech Island and North Augusta Win Opening Round Games
Beech Island defeated Gregg Park 7 to 5 and North Augusta Southerns edged Aiken Nationals 4 to 3 in the Dixie Youth Sub-district 2B opening round. The double elimination tournament resumes tonight with Gregg Park vs Aiken at 6 p.m. and Beech Island vs North Augusta at 8 p.m.
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Beech Island
North Augusta
Gregg Park
North Augusta Southerns
Aiken Nationals
Aiken
Budd Admits Collision Blame At 1984 Olympics
Zola Budd said in a KING interview that she was responsible for the clash with Mary Slaney in the 3000 meters at the Los Angeles Games. Budd’s coach Pieter Labuschagne supported the admission, stating the collision was Budd’s fault as Slaney fell with 1,300 meters to go.
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Zola Budd
South Africa
Mary Slaney
Los Angeles
KING
Budd
Slaney
Mary Decker
Pieter Labuschagne
Guerrero Attends All-Star Workout Despite Back Injury
In Minneapolis Pedro Guerrero sits on the bench as a non roster All Star after a back injury. Teammate Glenn Wilson replaces him while Tony Gwynn battles wrist pain and may not play. Manager Dick Williams defends Guerrero’s fan voted inclusion as other NL stars face lineup decisions.
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Dodger
Pedro Guerrero
Guerrero
Dick Williams
Williams
Glenn Wilson
Phillies
Cardinals
Joaquin Andujar
N.L
Tony Gwynn
Padres
Gwynn
Scott Garretts
Giants
Jeff Reardon
Montreal
Goose Gossage
St. Louis
Vince Coleman
Montre
Howell Emerges as Unknown All Star at Twins Stadium
Jay Howell, an A's reliever, gains fame at the All-Star event in Minneapolis after a humorous door incident with security and mistaken identity. The day featured a home run contest won by Dave Parker and a crowded scene with about 35,000 fans as teams prepared for the night game. Howell spoiled by confusion yet reveling in his unexpected spotlight.
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Jay Howell
Howell
George Bretts
A.L
Don Mattingly
Mattingly
Irv Jelmo
Twins
Roy Howell
Milwaukee Brewers
Giants
Seattle
Phil Bradley
Sparky Anderson
Mariners
Hal Keller
Bradley
Brett
N.L
Post 26 Falls 2 1 In Playoff Opener At Sumter
Aiken pitcher Joey Batchelor fanned nine over seven innings in a 2 1 loss to Sumter in the opening round of the American Legion playoffs. Bubba Prescott held Aiken to four hits with 14 strikeouts as Sumter pulled away with runs in the seventh and eighth. Post 26, 9 10, faces a must win in game two tonight in Sumter. Mike Mahoney starts for Aiken.
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Post 26
American Legion
Aiken
Joey Batchelor
Reed Charpin
Batchelor
Bubba Prescott
Charpin
Mike Mahoney
Ron Seigler
John Hearn
Tony Roberts
David Meldrum
Glenn Gentry
Mike Beasley
Wylie Ray
Totals
Leviner
McManus
Rembert
Ward
Prescott
Hoshour
Jordan
Tipton
Gee
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