Illinois player Deon Thomas denies memo bribery claims
In Champaign Illinois guard Deon Thomas called a Chicago Tribune and Des Moines Register memo alleging payoffs from recruit Jimmy Collins and Bruce Pearl untrue. The NCAA is reviewing the memo detailing offers and a supposed $85 000 payment to secure Thomas and aid his grandmother.
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Gubicza Shuts Down A's In Royals 8-2 Victory
Kansas City righty Mark Gubicza held Oakland to four hits over eight innings, fanning eight as Jim Eisenreich and Kurt Stillwell drove in two runs apiece. The Royals split the four game series with the Athletics who lead the American League West.
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SEC teams shell Stanford with record 11 run innings at CWS
In Omaha Mississippi State toppled Georgia Southern 15-1 in an elimination game as John Cohen Tommy Raffo and Jon Shave each had two hits and two RBI during a record 11 run first inning that tied the CWS mark for most runs in an inning. Georgia later plated 11 in the sixth to rout Stanford in another game.
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Wildcats struggle and tie in Douai tournament opener
Maquoketa Valley High School boys basketball ends 58-58 with host Douai after rough play and a 20 foot 8 inch international three point line. Paul Rundquist leads with 25 points before back spasms pause his night. Bruce Wall adds 18 in a 76-62 win over Rychnov. Team resumes Sunday against Barcelona with plans to return Tuesday.
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Reds Postponed Doubleheader Set After Rainout
The Cedar Rapids Reds Midwest League game against the Clinton Giants was postponed by rain at Memorial Stadium. It will be made up as a doubleheader starting at 6 p.m. today at the same venue.
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Johnson no hits Tigers for Kingdome first ever shutout
Seattle’s pitcher Johnson throws the first no hitter in Kingdome history as Detroit’s Cecil Fielder and Heath are handled. Johnson notched his fourth win, 4-3, with a 97 mph fastball and a counted 87 strikes. Chet Lemon was retired to end a sixth inning bases loaded threat.
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Costa Eyes Draft Call as Braves Face Van Poppel Question
Costa may be drafted by Atlanta with Banks noting Van Poppel could use college as a ploy to avoid the Braves. High signing bonuses loom with Ben McDonald earning 350000. Costa expected to surpass 200000. Costa hit a school record 41 homers at Iowa and batted .372 with 16 homers and 64 RBIs this season as scouts weigh him for power potential and best position. The draft runs through Wednesday with over 1500 players chosen.
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Lasorda signs 2 year Dodgers extension through 1992
Tom Lasorda agreed to a two year contract extension with the Los Angeles Dodgers through 1992 after a brief meeting with team president Peter O Malley and GM Fred Claire. Lasorda, 62, has led the club to two World Series titles and multiple NL pennants during a 41 year Dodgers tenure.
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Legion Red and Legion Blue pound Nevada in baseball doubleheader
Legion Red beat Nevada 18 8 in six innings as Dave Konigsmark drove in six with an RBI triple and two homers. Jeff Huber led Legion Blue with two homers in a 19 9 five inning win. Konigsmark and Donner starred for Cedar Rapids teams at Prairie High School.
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