Dodgers Narrow Gap With Braves After Weekend Win
Dodgers edge Braves 5-4 to cut NL West deficit as Dusty Baker hits a two run homer and Steve Sax collects four singles. Horner hits his 20th, Valenzuela lasts eight, Niedenfuer saves. Other scores from around the league include Mets over Cubs and Pirates over Expos.
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Pan Am Games Open Amid Early Glitches and High Hopes
The Pan Am Games opened with 28 000 spectators as 4 000 athletes from 35 nations entered the Olympic Stadium. Star Americans Michael Jordan and Wayman Tisdale headline first team All-Americans while coaches warn this won’t be a vacation. Venezuela faces governance disputes yet hosts proud ceremonies before ten sports begin today.
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Seve Ballesteros Wins Irish Open After Tight Finish
Seve Ballesteros of Spain defeated Britain's Brian Barnes in a 20-foot birdie putt on the 18th to capture the Irish Open after a five lead changes. The AP report also notes Venezuela hosts a sports festival with President Herrera Campins and USOC President William E. Simon commenting on the smooth opening.
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Clinton golfer captures Sani Open in Des Moines
Kent Wagoner of Clinton fired a final round 67 to post 210, winning the Herman Sani Open by one stroke over Clinton amateur Greg Ladehoff who finished at 211. Humboldt pro John Benda and Des Moines pro J D Turner tied for third at 213. Cedar Rapids amateur Dan Naughton 225 and Cedar Rapids pro Dave Bernacki 232.
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DeBerg Fights to Keep Broncos Job Behind Elway
Broncos veteran Steve DeBerg plays to retain the starting QB spot as rookie John Elway shines in relief during a 21-10 preseason win over the Falcons. Elway goes 10 of 17 for 137 yards and a TD while DeBerg connects on 6 of 8 for 101 yards and two scores.
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Navratilova dominates Evert Lloyd to win LA tennis title
Martina Navratilova, the top seed, crushed No. 2 Chris Evert Lloyd 6-1 6-3 to win the Virginia Slims of Los Angeles at Manhattan Country Club. Navratilova earned 27,500 dollars, while Evert Lloyd took 14,000 for second place and quipped at the trophy ceremony.
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