Pulaski Braves start season with errors and early trouble
In the Appalachian League opener Pulaski manager Fred Koenig blamed five first inning errors for a 9-1 deficit to Bluefield. The season also featured Niekro observing Pulaski pitching, Burlingame’s knuckleball debut, and mentions of Heath, Mercedes, and Ricci among players in related farm circuits.
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Judge delays ruling on Rose betting allegations in case
Cincinnati based case pauses as Hamilton County judge Norbert A. Nadel delays decision on Rose’s temporary restraining order blocking a Giamatti hearing. Dowd testifies evidence shows betting on Reds games in 1985 1986 and 1987 while Rose led in hits. no proof of game fixing found.
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Baseball: Wytheville shuts out Princeton 7-0 at Hunnicutt Field
Ricardo Medina went 4 for 4 as Wytheville, backed by solid defense, defeated Princeton 7-0. Paul Torres drove in two runs with an RBI single and scored, while Calvin Ford and Pedro Castellano added timely hits. Kessler allowed three hits in five strong innings for Wytheville, silencing the Pirates’ lineup.
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Pirates Turn Tables On Indians In Split Series
Princeton Pirates take two of three from Burlington in Burlington North Carolina to seize a lead in the Northern Division. Bill Holmes homered twice, Nolan Lane and Mark Giordano power two wins while Andy Baker pitched a three hitter in the 2-0 opener. Manager Julio Garcia credits improved execution and collective defense for the midweek swing.
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Bristol Tigers Rally Past Bluefield Orioles 9-8 at DeVault Field
Bristol tops Bluefield 9 8 in a high scoring game with four run bursts in the third and fourth innings. John Fowler had three hits Manny Alexander two including a triple. Art Kaines belted a two run homer for Bristol in the third. Pennington took the loss for Bluefield while Stefani earned the win and Rodriguez notched the save.
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Holland named athletic director at Davidson College
Virginia coach Terry Holland, the winningest in Cavalier history, is named athletic director at his alma mater Davidson College, effective May 1 1990. He will coach Virginia through 1989 90. Davidson president Kuykendall praises his sensitivity to academics while Copeland laments his departure.
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Jett Leads West Virginia Prospects In All Star Showdown
West Virginia recruits led by James Jett of Jefferson County High suit up for the North in the 36th annual state all star game at Laidley Field. Jett, a 5 11 165 wideout and track standout, faces a South team that has won five straight and holds a 23 9 3 edge. Other WVU targets include Eric Pertee Jon Jones Michael Collins and Steve Redd. Coach Roger Jefferson hopes to counter Jett with a strong receiving corps for the South.
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Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders quit over rule changes
More than a third of the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders resign amid disputes with owner Jerry Jones over possible changes to uniforms and rules allowing fraternizing with players and drinking in uniform. Jones defended current standards while Debbi Bond resigned with 14 veterans. Rookie members face a Monday deadline to decide.
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