Twins Open Season Versus World Series Champs Oakland
Oakland opens the season at home against Minnesota as Dave Stewart leads the A's in a bid to repeat as champions. Manager Tony La Russa stresses winning the division, while Stewart targets 25 victories and Rickey Henderson seeks 150 RBIs with Jose Canseco fueling the offense.
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Cubs Open at Wrigley Under Lights in Lockout Era
CHICAGO AP The Phillies and Cubs start the season with a night game at Wrigley Field the first since a lockout caused postponements. Greg Maddux will start for the Cubs with Rick Sutcliffe sidelined by shoulder issues. Joe Girardi starts at catcher as Andre Dawson and Damon Berryhill deal with injuries.
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Openers: Season starts with several stars sidelined
Opening day features strong matchups including Milwaukee’s Chris Bosio versus Melido Perez and Baltimore at Kansas City. Key questions include Bret Saberhagen’s odd year record, Mark Davis and Storm Davis joining the Royals bullpen, Stieb challenging Nolan Ryan, and Seattle at California with Blyleven facing Holman.
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Allison Wins Valleydale Meats 500 In Photo Finish
Da vey Allison edges Mark Martin by six inches at Bristol Motor Speedway after 500 laps as 57,800 fans watch. Waltrip led early and with 27 laps left suffered a tire issue, ceding the stage to the final duel. Martin finishes second with Rudd and Labonte also in top four.
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Mears Captures Autoworks 200 In Phoenix Opener
Rick Mears won the Autoworks 200 season opener at Phoenix International Raceway leading 70 laps. He clocked 1 hour 35 minutes 1.112 seconds at 126.291 mph and earned 77000. Bobby Rahal finished second, Al Unser Jr. third, with Mario Andretti fourth and Emerson Fittipaldi sixth.
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