Farewell to Spanky ends Amana VIP era in Iowa City
The Amana VIP golf classic ends after 23 years as attention shifts to growing pro ams and larger PGA purses. Jay Delsing wins, while the event declines amid evolving celebrity tournaments and rising money in golf. In Iowa City news, Iowa basketball reshuffles staff with Gary Close moving to recruiting and Bruce Pear stepping back from the road amid NCAA investigations tied to Dean Thomas.
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Dick Vitale
Chicago
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Gang of Seven
Steinbrenner Faces Dense Hearings Over Winfield Deal
Yankees owner George Steinbrenner spent seven hours on the witness stand defending his actions with Dave Winfield as Commissioner Fay Vincent fined him 225000 for tampering and investigated a 40000 payment to a gambler. Spira pleaded innocent in a separate case.
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Garrison Upsets Graf in Wimbledon Semifinal Shakeup
Zina Garrison stunned Steffi Graf 6 3 6 4 to reach her first Grand Slam final, two days after defeating Monica Seles. Graf praised Garrison's peak form as she finally conquered the elite with steady play and focus.
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All-Star rosters filled by first-time selections
Cecil Fielder Matt Williams and Bob Thigpen headline 16 first time All-Stars chosen as managers La Russa and Craig complete rosters. Dennis Martinez Ramon Martinez Gregg Olson Randy Johnson among new AL and NL pitchers plus fan elected starters Ken Griffey Jr Lenny Dykstra Sandy Alomar Jr. Roberto Alomar NL reserve. Boddicker and Nolan Ryan left off. Boston manager Joe Morgan criticizes choice while La Russa defends deliberations. Oakland leads AL Cincinnati leads NL.
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Wrigley Field
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Seattle
Lenny Dykstra
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Sandy Alomar Jr
Alomar
Roberto Alomar
San Diego
Boston
Joe Morgan
Boddicker
Brewers Mariners Suspension Sparks Biggest On Field Incident
Eight players and Milwaukee manager Tom Trebelhorn were suspended by AL President Bob Brown for a 28 minute brawl between the Brewers and Mariners. Trebelhorn and pitcher Bob Sebra got five-game suspensions. Sheffield Felder Surhoff three-game suspensions.
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Coleman suspended seven games for incident with umpire
Vince Coleman of the St. Louis Cardinals was suspended seven games after an argument with umpire Ed Montague. National League President Bill White fined Coleman and cited that he struck Montague with his helmet, causing a nose cut and using profanity.
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Leagues Report No Large Mass Suspensions Since 1980
Spokeswomen for both leagues say there have been no larger mass suspensions since 1980. MLB was unaware of bigger suspensions before then. Five players and both managers were suspended after a prolonged 1984 fight between Atlanta and San Diego. Brown issued no comment on his ruling. A league spokeswoman said he would not comment while appealing.
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England Fans Riot After World Cup Loss Across 30 Towns
Rioting in 30 English towns after England's World Cup semifinal defeat to West Germany left three dead, scores injured, and about 600 arrested. Incidents spanned Brighton, Bournemouth, Weymouth, Worthing, and other towns. police reported widespread damage and clashes.
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