Robinson Named Orioles Manager Replacing Ripken
Frank Robinson becomes baseball's first black manager in four years, replacing Cal Ripken to try to lift the Baltimore Orioles from their worst start in 33 years. Robinson, Hall of Famer and former Giants executive, vows aggression and fundamentals to reach .500 and improve the club.
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Skillett Emerging as Hawkeye Kicker Contender
Iowa City notes redshirt freshman Jeff Skillett moving into the first team kicking duties as spring practice winds down. Coach Hayden Fry backs Skillett over George Murphy, citing leg strength and potential though consistency remains unproven. The spring game at Kinnick Stadium begins at 1 p.m. with free admission.
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Part-time pitcher Schafer leads Hawkeyes past Northern Iowa
Iowa pitcher Jeff Schafer threw a five hitter for a 13-1 win over Northern Iowa at Iowa City. He also contributed as first baseman with six strikeouts and helped the Hawkeyes improve to 14-12. Jason Jones drove in five runs with three singles, Mike Bradley and Tim Costa hit homers, and Iowa built leads of 6-0 and 4-0 in early innings.
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Four-Run First Boosts Cedar Rapids Past South Bend 6-1
Reggie Jefferson and Pete Beeler doubled in a four-run first inning as the Cedar Rapids Reds defeated the South Bend Silver Hawks 6-1 in Midwest League play. Sam Chavez earned the win with seven innings of one-run ball, improving the Reds to 4-1 and tying Burlington for first in the Southern Division. Rod McCray hit an eighth-inning RBI triple for South Bend. Mark Tortorice started and took the loss.
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Steelers Trade Malone to Chargers for Bargain Price
The San Diego Chargers acquired quarterback Mark Malone from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a Tuesday trade seeking a fresh start for Malone. The deal comes as the Chargers aim to improve passing play at a reduced cost.
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Harrick Becomes UCLA Basketball Coach Amid Hopes
Jim Harrick was introduced as UCLA's new head coach after long coaching searches. He said he knew his place and noted UCLA could hire whom it chose, following the dismissal of Walt Hazzard and brief flirtations with Jim Valvano and Larry Brown.
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Hawks sign Iowa's Mr Basketball Lookingbill
Wade Lookingbill an Iowa Fort Dodge high school star accepts a national letter of intent with Iowa after interest from Drake and Northern Iowa. He will join longtime friend Troy Skinner as Hawkeyes commitment while earning national AAU honors last summer.
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