College sports costs and rumors swirl in West Virginia
WVU officials face scrutiny over spending while NCAA leaders seek cost cuts. Rumors swirl about Huntington colleges, MU x coach moves, and a possible new president and athletic director. The column notes mixed campus reactions, recruiting chatter, and a joke about the ACT. Chuck Landon reports from Charleston.
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Cox takes over Braves fire Nixon
Atlanta general manager Bobby Cox is named manager of the last place Braves replacing Russ Nixon. Cox will serve as manager and GM for the season amid a 25-40 start. Nixon, fired after pressure from a slump, says he hopes Cox’s leadership brings a fresh start.
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Thompson declines six million Nuggets offer to stay at Georgetown
Georgetown coach John Thompson called the Denver Nuggets offer the most serious yet and spent five days weighing it. He announced at a campus news conference he would remain at Georgetown, citing timing and personal reflection after leading the Hoyas to the 1984 NCAA title.
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Pats slip past Princeton in late rally for win
Huntington Cubs rally falls short as Princeton Patriots hold on for a 6-5 victory in Appalachian League action. Pulaski Braves top Bluefield 5-2 while key swings by Rajan Kowitz and Wally Gonzales pace the Braves.
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WVU and Notre Dame set three football games
West Virginia and Notre Dame agreed to a three game football series between 1997 and 2001. The Mountaineers will travel to Notre Dame twice, while the Irish visit Morgantown once. Dates include November 22, 1997 in South Bend, October 21, 2000 in Morgantown, and October 13, 2001 in South Bend.
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Steinbrenner to face hearing on July 5 over Spira payment
Baseball commissioner Fay Vincent set a hearing date of July 5 for George Steinbrenner to answer questions about his $40,000 payment to Howard Spira last January after reviewing John Dowd's report. Steinbrenner added two former U.S. attorneys to his defense while Vincent hired Harold Tyler Jr. as outside counsel. The arraignment of Spira on extortion charges coincides with Steinbrenner's hearing.
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