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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1990
Page
5
George Steinbrenner resigns as Yankees general partner after commissioner Fay Vincent forces his departure for associating with a gambler. Since purchasing the team in 1973 for 10 million, he shaped a turbulent era with multiple managerial changes and high value growth.
Aiken AllStar rallied from a 6-3 deficit with eight runs in the last two innings to defeat Orangeburg 11-7 in the Dixie Boys tournament opener. Jason Ray fueled the comeback with a three-run homer earlier and a two-run double later. Ray drove in five runs, Bryson Herron and Sherman Caldwell added key two-run hits, as Aiken out hit Orangeburg 11-6 in Sumter. The win sets up an 8:30 p.m. game against Hartsville, who beat Florence in the opening round.
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner loses control of the team after Baseball Commissioner Fay Vincent strips him of authority for allegedly hiring a gambler to dig up dirt on a player. Steinbrenner may keep partial ownership but must reduce his stake below 50 percent within six months.
The commissioner's office will release restrictions on NY Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. He may consult on major financial and business decisions as a limited partner with permission, may request to attend a limited number of games, but cannot attend meetings, vote, or make personnel decisions. He must reduce his ownership below 50 percent within six months.
A ruling allows consultation on major business decisions while barring participation in player deals. The decision references Steinbrenner and outlines the scope of influence and prohibited actions.
Dogwood's W Cothran Campbell reflects at Keeneland as Summer Squall’s half brother by Seattle Slew sells for 2.9 million to a Japanese group tied to Will Farish. Campbell had bid around 800000. Dogwood also buys two horses for future Saratoga sales. Summer Squall remains in top form with multi stakes wins this year.
The United States faced heavy set backs at the Goodwill Games with a 10 1 hockey loss to the Soviet Union a 16 2 baseball defeat to Cuba and a 3 2 boxing upset by Sergio Reyes over Enrique Carrion. Synchronized swimming yielded two golds Kristin Babb and the Josephson twins while the US women’s basketball team opened play with a win over Yugoslavia as they cope without key rivals.
Dallas report says Arkansas will likely accept invitation to join the Southeastern Conference after informing SWC commissioner Fred Jacoby. University trustees and president B Alan Sugg plan to back the move at a Wednesday board meeting, though football obligations may keep Arkansas in the SWC this fall.
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