Arbitration remains stalemate as baseball owners resist caps
In New York AP report, owners back off salary caps but cling to arbitration limits. O'Connor notes a 75 percent cap on raises via arbitration is unlikely, while Fehr pushes for two to three years eligibility. Meetings continue with Commissioner Vincent as exhibition games loom and spring training risks grow. Players with two to three years earned about $309,604 in 1986 under arbitration, down from $219,114 last season.
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O’connor
Donald Fehr
Fehr
Molitor Lands $9.1 Million Three Year Brewers Deal
Paul Molitor became baseball's ninth $3 million player as he signed a $9.1 million three year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. The deal includes a $1 million signing bonus and graduated salaries through 1992. Sha won Dunston won his salary arbitration case for $1.25 million in 1990 with a $700,000 raise.
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Molitor
Brewers
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Dunston
Douglas crowned heavyweight champ amid Las Vegas buzz
James "Buster" Douglas, fresh from stunning Mike Tyson in Tokyo, basks in VIP treatment at a Las Vegas hotel casino. The new champion faces a crowded field of promoters managers and potential challengers while plans for a September defense against Evander Holyfield collide with Trump and Wynn interests.
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Douglas
Las Vegas
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Tyson
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Elijah Muhammad
Nation of Islam
Wynn
Guy commits to Iowa football after signing letter of intent
Willie Guy, Memphis East quarterback and defensive back, signed with Iowa joining the recruiting class. He praised Iowa City as home and cited Iowa’s passing efficiency and fit for his offense. He indicated Memphis State as a close second and noted awaiting college entrance exam results.
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Tenn
Willie Guy
Iowa
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Guy
Memphis East
Big Ten
Fensive
Memphis State
Chuck Stobard
Tennessee
USA Today
Rockwell Swaledale holds top spot in final AP Class A poll
DES MOINES AP Rockwell Swaledale returns all five starters and finishes 18 0 in regular season with 15 of 20 first place votes to win the final Class A ranking. Montezuma sits atop 1A after going 19 0 as top choice with 18 first place votes. Ankeny leads 3A with 17 first place votes.
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Associated Press
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Colonesco
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Boyden-Hull
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Waverly Shell Rock
Indianola
Muscatine
Ames
Hull Western Christian
Mount Vernon
Washington
Forest City
Western Christian
Pella
West Des Moine Valley
Mason City
Des Moines East
Vinton
Regis and Jeff vie in regional final push in Iowa girls hoops
Regis by 51 38 over Jeff in Metro Tournament final at Five Seasons on Nov 28. Jeff led by Kate Galligan 16.8 ppg as Regis stars Jacobsen Smith Pink pace 65 39 defense. Regional and district pairings plus Sweet 16 stakes outlined with multiple schools across Region 4 5 and six-player circuits.
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van Horne
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