Niekro earns 306th win in Indians' 6 3 victory over White Sox
Cleveland pitcher Phil Niekro went the distance for the fourth time this season, allowing six hits and no walks as the Indians beat Chicago 6 3. Highlights include Joe Carter's two RBIs, Mel Hall's two-run homer, and Julio Franco going 5-for-5 in the 14-hit attack.
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Namath baffled by ABCs Monday Night Football decision
Namath, under contract to announce 25 NFL games for ABC, says he is surprised and baffled by the network's plan to cut the three man booth to two. He regrets leaving the show and notes ABC's reshuffles across sports programming.
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Mac O Grady wins first PGA title at Greater Hartford Open
Mac O Grady, long-critic of the PGA, captures the Greater Hartford Open with a 62 and a one hole playoff over Roger Maltbie for $126,000. His victory comes after years of controversy and a six tournament suspension, highlighting a revival for anti establishment figures in golf.
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Wilkens Named Cavs Coach After Leaving SuperSonics
Lenny Wilkens resigns administrative duties with Seattle to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers. Rookies Brad Daugherty Ron Harper Hot Rod Williams Johnny Newman Mark Price join a young lineup as Wilkens begins training camp. Cavaliers missed the playoffs last season and George Karl moved to Golden State.
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U Smen escape upset to clinch world group win
David Robinson hit a late jumper to lift the United States to a 73 72 victory over Puerto Rico in Malaga. Morales led Puerto Rico with 21 points while Robinson had 19 for the U S as they clinched advancement and prepared to meet Italy in the final first round game.
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Orr doubts Bias death will curb college drug problems
Iowa State coach Johnny Orr said Lenny Bias’s cocaine death is tragic but will not produce long-term changes in athlete drug use. He noted drugs are entrenched in schools and sports for decades and urged strong policing and education. Proctor and Orr criticized NFL drug-test resistance and stressed shock methods. They reported ISU uses a two-test per year program with confidential results and counseling.
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