Reds rough up Gooden at Shea in Mets sweep
The Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 11-1 at Shea Stadium, completing a three game sweep. Dwight Gooden allowed seven hits and five runs in four innings, the earliest exit of the year. Wade Rowdon went 5-for-5 in relief of Buddy Bell, and Sal Butera hit a three run homer as Bruce Berenyi earned the win.
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Joyner First Rookie Starter Named to All Star Team
New York AP reports Wally Joyner of the California Angels became the first rookie named to an American League starting berth by fan voting for the July 15 All Star Game in Houston. Joyner led as 24 year old with .298 average 20 homers 66 RBIs, beating Don Mattingly for the spot. Other AL starters include Dave Winfield Kirby Puckett Rickey Henderson Lou Whitaker Cal Ripken George Brett Lance Parrish.
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AL All Stars Vote Totals Highlight Rookie Ballot Debut
Cal Ripken led the AL ballot with 1,486,806 votes ahead of Alan Trammell. George Brett won the third base spot over Wade Boggs by 84,903 votes after both surpassed one million. NL starters to be announced today with the 28 man squads to be set Friday.
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Murphy ends 740 game streak for Braves
Atlanta outfielder Dale Murphy and manager Chuck Tanner agree the 740 game consecutive play streak has been a burden. Murphy sat Wednesday as the Braves beat the Phillies 7-3 to start days off. Ripken holds the current active streak at 685, with Gehrig the all time record at 2130.
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Long entertains USFL bid on East Coast
USFL All-American Chuck Long met with Baltimore Stars officials in New York to hear contract offers. Long said he will consider all options, reiterating no NFL commitment and noting discussions with Lions allies and agent Jack Mills about salary terms.
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Moses Extends Winning Streak at Goodwill Games
Edwin Moses won his 111th straight race in the 400 hurdles at the Goodwill Games in Moscow, clocking 47.94 seconds. Ben Johnson tied for second on the all time 100 list with 9.95 seconds, as Canada and the United States dominated the festival amid debates over event staging rules.
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Cedar Rapids Metro Youth Football Association Earns Cautious Praise
The Cedar Rapids MYFA started in 1971 and now operates 16 teams with age and weight divisions. Officials, trainers, and volunteers ensure safety with bans on kickoffs and standings, while emphasizing fun and sportsmanship. Annual registration and first practices are scheduled for July and August at Coe’s Eby Fieldhouse and early September games.
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