Play-by-Play Why the DH Has Got to Go
A columnist argues against the designated hitter rule, contending it reduces strategic decision making, boosts pitcher wins, and wastes two roster spots. He cites NL fans, fans’ loyalty shifts with teams’ fortunes, and imagines scenarios where managers rely on hit for pitchers. He predicts abolition and calls for baseball to be played as intended.
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Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ted Turner
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta
Braves
Padres
Dodgers
Andy Hawkins
Fernando Valenzuela
Hawkins
Dick Williams
Williams
National League
Cavaliers forward Miller drafted by Jazz in sixth round
Virginia star Jimmy Miller learned he was the 129th pick of the NBA draft with Utah Jazz as news spread among fans. Miller, a 6-8 forward, spoke of preparing for Utah rookie camp after earning a psychology degree at Virginia and working summers in Washington. He described a challenging senior season yet highlighted his drive to excel in pro ball.
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Charlottesville
Jimmy Miller
Virginia Cavaliers
Utah Jazz
Miller
Virginia
Rich Murray
Utah
Princeton Tigers
Washington,d.c
Jazz
Washington
Ralph Sampson
Cavaliers
Houston Cougars
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Baseball drug testing begins next month for all but players
Commissioner Peter Ueberroth informed club owners that the first urine tests under the mandatory program would start next month with minor league players and umpires. The second group, including major league managers and coaches, would be tested from August through November, covering about 4,000 people and costing an estimated $400,000. The plan aims to deter cocaine, amphetamines, marijuana, heroin and morphine use with confidential, non-punitive handling and no impact on employment records unless treatment or discipline is involved.
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New York
Peter Ueberroth
Ueberroth
Players’ Union
Texas Supreme Court weighs no pass no play rule
The Texas Supreme Court weighs a school policy barring students with failing grades from extracurriculars, a rule tied to a 1984 reform act. Opponents argue it creates two classes of students and violates rights. supporters say it links activity eligibility to educational attainment and protects the curriculum.
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Texas Supreme Court
Austin
Texas
West Virginia
Dave Richards
Texas Education Agency
Houston
Texas State Board of Education
State Board of Education
Richards
John Hill
Anthony Sheppard
Harris County
Jim Wallace
Kevin O'Hanlon
O'Hanlon
Massimino Top Choice to Coach Nets
Rollie Massimino appears set to leave college basketball to coach the New Jersey Nets. A 1:30 p.m. news conference was scheduled to replace Stan Albeck, with Massimino reported to be considering a 10-year deal.
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East Rutherford
N.J
Rollie Massimino
New Jersey Nets
National Basketball Association
Villanova
Nets
Stan Albeck
Jim Lampariello
Bernie Mann
Massimino
Philadelphia
Mann
Albeck
Chicago Bulls
Illinois
NCAA to push strict rules at special integrity convention
In New Orleans, NCAA aims to clean up scandals with a two day integrity convention led by President’s Commission. Over 1,000 delegates from about 500 schools will vote on 12 items targeting recruiting and academic abuses, with possible suspensions of coaches, loss of eligibility, and even program suspensions for repeated major violations.
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New Orleans
NCAA
Jack Davis
Davis
President's Commission
Ncaa Gov
Associated Press
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