Michigan official admits admission compromises at UM
University of Michigan Admission Director Cliff Sjogren acknowledged that the university sometimes lowers standards to enroll highly sought student athletes. He said a Michigan Daily report misrepresented facts, and stressed confidentiality of student records while defending the admissions process as aimed at reasonable compromises.
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Nehemiah Signs Four Year NFL Deal With 49ers
World record hurdler Renaldo Nehemiah gives up Olympic pursuit to join the San Francisco 49ers on a four year contract worth over 500000 dollars. Coach Bill Walsh asserts Nehemiah can become a wide receiver and kick returner and he expects the former 110 hurdles record holder to adapt to pro football. Nehemiah cites renewed career focus and desire to showcase his skills year round rather than in one Olympic race.
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Swede Bjorn Borg to skip Wimbledon
Bjorn Borg will not play at Wimbledon this year citing unfair punishment for wanting a rest. He aims to rest, aims to qualify through a controversial plan. May 10 entry deadline looms as he weighs the move.
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Braves blank Astros as Butler lifts Braves to nine straight
Brett Butler delivered a two run single in a six run sixth inning to power the Atlanta Braves past Houston 9-0 and extend their season opening win streak to nine. Steve Bedrosian pitched three scoreless frames in relief as Nolan Ryan struggled in the decisive rally.
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Pirates edge Cubs in 12 as N.L. Roundup hits home opener
In National League play Friday the Pirates beat the Cubs 7-6 in 12 innings at Pittsburgh. Omar Moreno delivered a RBI single to score Tony Pena after Pena reached on a 4-for-5 day and the bases loaded situation sealed a dramatic win.
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Frustration Turns Tragic In Golf Club Accident
Mourners gathered for Michael Scaglione a 26 year old man killed when a golf club head rebounded after he threw the club at a golf cart the shaft broke and the head struck his throat severing the jugular vein Police said he staggered back gasped I stabbed myself and removed the piece of club Prosecutors said surgeons noted a chance of survival if the wound had not worsened by self removal of the golf head The injury occurred last Sunday and he died Thursday after being revived briefly at a hospital
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Vida Blue's comeback leads Royals past Indians 3-1
Vida Blue rebounded with a strong seven innings for Kansas City as the Royals beat Cleveland 3-1 in Cleveland. Blue, 32, allowed two hits and discussed his renewed role as a complete pitcher while Dan Quisenberry secured the save.
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Rain Delays Mark A L American League Start
Texas defeats Milwaukee 4-1 in 10 innings after a 29 minute and 50 minute rain delay. Barfield drives in two for Toronto as Blue Jays tops Red Sox. Piniella drives three in Yankees 10 Tigers win while Guidry fires first complete game in two seasons.
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