Steinbrenner banished as fans demand Yankees return
The crowd at Yankee Stadium cheered George M. Steinbrenner III's dismissal amid years of controversial leadership. Fay Vincent banned him over talks with a gambler and a dubious Winfield plot, signaling a demand for competence and decency in New York baseball.
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Maddux earns fourth straight win with five-hitter
Chicago pitcher Greg Maddux improved to 8-9 with a five-hitter and his fourth consecutive victory as the Cubs blanked the Pirates 5-0. He also went 3-for-4 at the plate with a run scored, while Luis Salazar belted a two-run homer and a double.
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Torre named Cards' skipper
Joe Torre was hired to replace Whitey Herzog as manager of the last place St. Louis Cardinals on a two year contract with an option for a third. He will be in the dugout for tonight's game at Philadelphia.
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Jefferson’s title hopes dashed in state playoff loss
Fort Dodge's Cedar Rapids Jefferson season ends as Julie Rutgers of West Des Moines Valley delivers a decisive two-out two-run double in the third inning. Rutgers, a first-team all-state basketball guard, helps Valley advance after the softball clash.
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State softball quarterfinals set with Tigers fall to 31-10
Jefferson tops a No. 12 Underwood 2-1 in the state tourney quarterfinals and will face the winner of Jesup and Underwood in tonight’s lower-bracket semifinal. Jesup moved on with a 2-1 victory over Underwood.
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Turek's five hit shutout powers Reds past Expos
Joe Turek pitched a five hit eight strikeout complete game as Cedar Rapids defeats Rockford Expos 2 0 in front of 4265 St Luke's Hospital Night crowd. Frank Kremblas delivered a two run double for the Reds who improve to 26 16 71 37 while Rockford drops to 14 27 48 61.
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Ferguson 2nd in 3 meter diving at Goodwill Games
Kent Ferguson finished second in the Goodwill Games 3 meter springboard with 636.96 points behind China’s Han Liangde, who led with 650.01. Liangde rises as Louganis retires. In women’s basketball the United States beat the Soviet Union 86-78 to extend its unbeaten status. US hockey moved to medal round with a 9-3 win over West Germany. US volleyball prepared for Brazil after a comeback win over the Soviets.
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Lohaus MVP as Hills Bank falls in Prime Time League
Iowa City report notes Brad Lohaus, 7-foot Hawkeye, named PTL MVP after a 115-111 loss to Fitzpatrick's. The Bucks made deals elsewhere, including Mills to Denver and Pressey to San Antonio, while Lohaus stayed with Milwaukee. Nurse, Skinner, Molak sparked Fitzpatrick's with 19 three-pointers.
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