Virginia Tech Penn State to play six football games
Virginia Tech and Penn State announce a six game series starting September 26, 1992, with two games in Blacksburg and four at Penn State's Beaver Stadium. Future opponents include Clemson Florida State South Carolina Tennessee Michigan State and rivals Virginia and West Virginia.
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Gwynn Named NL Player of the Week After Hot Span
San Diego Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn earned National League Player of the Week honors after a 16 for 31 stretch, including a four hit game against Houston on June 5, batting .356 with five RBIs and four runs scored. Oakland’s Mike Moore claimed AL Player of the Week for a 2-0 mark and a four hit shutout over Minnesota, totaling nine strikeouts in 15 1 3 innings.
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Magic win expansion coin flip to pick first
The Orlando Magic earned the first choice in the NBA expansion draft after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in the coin toss held at the Champions Sports Lounge inside the Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Minnesota will select second as the draft approaches this Thursday or next Thursday depending on the NBA Finals outcome.
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Tim Mayotte Curren Reach Queen's Club Round Two
Tennis notables Tim Mayotte and Kevin Curren defeated fellow Americans with ease to advance to the second round at Queen's Club. The countdown to Wimbledon intensifies as the top seeds Lendl Edberg and Wilander prepare to begin their campaigns on Tuesday.
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Sather resigns coaching duties as Oilers name Muckler head coach
Edmonton Oilers coach Glen Sather steps down to focus on GM and president duties after 11 years with the club. John Muckler, Sather's co coach last season, is appointed head coach. Sather began coaching in March 1977 when the team played in the World Hockey Association.
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Johnson admits to steroids use ending Olympic glory
Ben Johnson testifying before a Canadian tribunal admitted he cheated with steroids since 1981 and knew by 1983 he risked disqualification. He said he took Dianabol pills handed by coach Charlie Francis during the Seoul scandal era, while Francis contended the athlete knew of the steroid program from the start.
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Leonard, Hearns Haltingly Halt Draw in Caesars Showdown
In Las Vegas Leonard and Hearns, both past prime yet determined, fought to a 12 round draw at Caesars Palace. Leonard was knocked down in rounds three and 11 but rallied late to preserve his WBC super middleweight title as judges split on the outcome and the crowd roared.
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O's second pick heads to Bluefield in 1989 minicamp
Orioles announce 16 players will open the season in Bluefield after an intra squad game at Mt. St. Marys College. Tommy Taylor, the 33rd pick from Virginia, joins 21 players on the opening day roster with plans to reach 25. Returnees include John Fowler Fitzroy Marsham and John Marett.
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Youth Is Served at Roland Garros as Two 17-Year Olds Rise
Paris AP French Open crowns 17-year-olds Michael Chang and Arantxa Sanchez as historic winners. Chang becomes the youngest male Grand Slam champion and the first American on slow clay since 1955, while Sanchez is the youngest French Open women's champion and first Spanish woman to win a Grand Slam singles title. Chang defeats Edberg in a five setter after rallying past Lendl in the fourth round.
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Lakers face series sweep in NBA Finals clash
INGLEWOOD Calif After sweeping the West foes the Lakers trail the Pistons 3-0 in the NBA Finals with Johnson and Scott questionable. Riley said a comeback would be the greatest in NBA history while Worthy urged one win to spark momentum as Detroit outplayed L A in backcourt.
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Princeton Pirates sparkled in inaugural 1988 season
Dale Mullins reports on the Princeton Pirates first year in the Appalachian League. The Baby Bucs finished 33-37, third in the division, and attracted 31,275 fans at Hunnicutt Field. Key players included Mandy Romero, William Pennyfeather, Jeff Stout, and Mark Thomas, with Greg Sims leading bases and Austin Manahan providing limited power. Several Pirates starred in loans to other clubs while injuries and roster churn affected the lineup.
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