Walker folds Olympic karate bid amid pro football conflict
Herschel Walker said he will not try out for the U S Olympic karate or taekwondo teams, citing his NFL training camp and weight. His agent confirmed he cannot participate in Barcelona 1992 as a pro player. Walker, a Minnesota running back, faces a looming Vikings release.
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Astros grab 1st in NL West
Houston wins 3-2 over San Francisco to seize sole lead in the NL West as Mark Portugal allows one run over seven innings and Craig Biggio homers. Doug Jones earns the save. Pete Incaviglia and Eddie Taubensee drive in runs amid five straight Astros wins.
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Bad-hop double gives Blue Jays 6 4 win over Red Sox
In Boston, Roberto Alomar hit a bad hop double off Tim Naehring in the 13th inning to drive in the go ahead run as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6 4 after four games. Joe Carter added an insurance run with a base hit off Peter Hoy. Bob McDonald earned the win.
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Iowa City Runner Tops Area Finishers in Boston Marathon
Guy McFarland of Iowa City led area runners with a 3 03:51 finish and placed fourth among Iowans. Craig Edmondson of Perry was the top Iowa finisher at 2 53:11, with Sarah Lutz of Ames 3 06:19 as the best Iowa woman. Others include Clifford Sheets Cedar Rapids 3 05:52 and Daryl Julich 3 19:51.
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Plemmons Battles Back for Reds in 11-1 Victory
Cedar Rapids right-hander Scott Plemmons started the Clinton sixth inning after a long road back from a hairline elbow fracture. He allowed one hit and one walk with one strikeout in a brief appearance as Cedar Rapids crushed the Giants 11 to 1 at Memorial Stadium.
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Rodriguez gives Henderson fits in Arlington duel
At Arlington Stadium Ivan Rodriguez caught Rickey Henderson stealing, tossing a perfect throw to nail the baserunner and help the Rangers to a 6-5 victory. Rodriguez, 20, has surprised with 88 games caught as a teenager, the second most in big league history.
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Steele and Oden defend Drake titles in decathlon and heptathlon
Defending champions Darrin Steele and Kim Oden headline the Drake Relays decathlon and heptathlon fields at Drake Stadium. Steele seeks strong challenge from Kip Janvrin while Oden aims to add another NCAA II title. Readies begin today, with events through Wednesday. notable entrants include Ron Blums and Brad Miller. Drake also reports Paul Ereng withdrew due to illness.
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Douglas vows Ames wrestling revival and renewed greatness
Douglas, taking over at Ames, pledges a return to the golden age of Cyclone wrestling. He inherits a fourth-place NCAA team with three all Americans and emphasizes academics, fan support, speed, strength, and smarter training as he aims to restore a feared program.
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