World Series mirrors city rivalries in Bay Area
San Francisco and Oakland clash in a 1989 World Series preview. The piece notes swagger contrast between Giants and Athletics, highlights Will Clark and Rick Reuschel, and discusses key matchups including Terry Kennedy versus Rickey Henderson and Rick Honeycutt's struggles. It frames Bay Area transit as closer by BART and previews series dynamics.
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Oakland
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East Bay
Frisco
Giants
Athletics
Will Clark
Rick Reuschel
BART
Bay ‘Area Rapid Transit
Clark
Dave Parker
San Jose
Rickey Henderson
Toronto
Tony LaRussa
Jays
George Bell
A’s
Bell
Terry Kennedy
Rickey
Kennedy
Gumby
Giant
Roger Craig
Reuschel
Henderson
Scott Garretts
Rick Honeycutt
Giants' Don Robinson Faces Health Tests in World Series
Oakland reports Don Robinson, Giants ace starter, dealing with a fragile right knee ligaments. He may start Game 3 if his knee holds, with Mike LaCoss as a contingency. Robinson, 32, had knee surgery in 1985 and has endured multiple injuries but remained durable since joining Giants in 1987.
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Mike LaCoss
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Pirates
Mackey Sasser
Cash
Chicago
Craig
Scott Garretts
Rick Reuschel
Clark
Leonard
Philadelphia
the Chronicle
Giants Face Off Field Problems Ahead of World Series
Giants star Will Clark is accused of racial bias by former teammate Jeffrey Leonard amid off field turmoil as Kevin Mitchell faces discipline for missing a workout. Leonard claims Clark made racist remarks and a related on field clash rekindled tensions at Oakland Coliseum before Game 1.
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Calif
San Francisco Giants
Oakland A’s
Kevin Mitchell
Will Clark
Jeffrey Leonard
Leonard
Clark
Giants
Christown
San Francisco Chronicle
Seattle
Mariners
Lecauré
Associated Press
Oakland Coliseum
Big Names Shine as World Series Hopes Rise
Oakland and San Francisco playoff battles highlight star power with Will Clark batting .650 in five games and two homers. Rickey Henderson 6-for-15 with two homers and eight steals. Contenders like Canseco, McGwire, Mitchell, and Stewart look to seize control in Oakland. Reggie Jackson previously starred with three homers in Yankee victories, ending 1950s and 60s dominance.
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Calif
Will Clark
Clark
Giants
Casion
San Francisco
Roger Craig
Rickey Henderson
Toronto
Henderson
Rickey
Athletics
Tony la Russa
Henderso
Yankee Stadium
Reggie Jackson
New York
Los Angeles
Jackson
Charlie Hough
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