Dodgers sweep Cubs to take 7-game NL West lead
Los Angeles beat Chicago 5-2 to complete the doubleheader and series sweep at Wrigley Field. Steve Sax drove in the go ahead run with two outs in the seventh, after Mitch Webster’s misplay, as Franklin Stubbs launched a pinch three run homer in game one.
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Holyfield stakes biggest step toward Tyson fight
Evander Holyfield, cruiserweight champion, stops James Tillis in five rounds at Caesars Tahoe to begin his heavyweight career. Promoter Dan Duva and adviser Shelly Finkel say the fall bout with Mike Tyson is possible, with Holyfield needing time to train and build toward a Tyson challenge. Tillis notes Holyfield’s speed and power as the bout ends.
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Reds edge South Bend on Brock walkoff to win
Newcomer Brock delivered a swing that toppled South Bend as Greg Simpson earned the win in relief on Brock's decisive 0-2 walk with bases loaded. South Bend had rallied with a 3-1 lead, but a late Reds onslaught tied and Brock sealed the victory after Beeler and Lonigro set up the walk.
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Slaney wins 3000m as Griffith Joyner eyes world record
Slaney, 29, won the 3000 meters in 8 42.53 after a close duel with Vicki Huber of Villanova. Huber finished second in 8 46.48, breaking Huber's NCAA collegiate mark. Patti Sue Plumer and Sabrina Dornhoefer battled for third, Dornhoefer fainted twice and both athletes received treatment. Griffith Joyner, finalist in the 100, described the 10.60 as her best run and planned to chase the 200 world record. Gwen Torrence earned the final Olympic spot with a 10.91. Other results included Dave Stephens winning the men’s javelin, Carl Lewis qualifying for the long jump final, and Valerie Brisco advancing in the 400.
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W. Dubuque Sweeps Cedar Rapids Blue In Legion Double-Header
W. Dubuque County rolled past Cedar Rapids Blue 12-5 in game one and 11-7 in game two. Joe Denny Greg Bodens teiner Tony Booth and Andy Ford had two hits in the opener with Troy Fuller belting a two run homer. In game two Denny added two more hits while Booth and Ford drove in two runs each.
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