Why not Hank Aaron for baseball commissioner
The column argues Hank Aaron could be a strong commissioner candidate and supports one policy idea, a cap on player salaries to curb inflated pay and balance teams, while noting realignment and travel savings as other possible but unlikely changes. It reflects on owners, past commissioners, and a humorous anecdote about a bartender’s wisdom.
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Hank Aaron
Aaron
U.S
Bowie Kuhn
Hank
St. Louis
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Chicago
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Boston
Montreal
Toronto
Los Angeles
San Diego
California
San Francisco
Oakland
Seattle
Denver
Phoenix
Hoyt Fish
Ranch Club
Cou Falls
Hoyt
Open field ahead as Oakmont hosts U S Open golf
Tom Watson opens defense at Oakmont praising the tough course but doubting his own form. Len Nielsen and others seek wins while Trevino and Miller withdraw for medical reasons. Ballesteros and Nicklaus loom as main contenders amid a field of 156 pros and 10 amateurs.
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Oakmont, Pa
Tom Watson
Oakmont Country Club
Watson
Jack
Nicklaus
Seve
Ballesteros
Andy) Bean
Lanny
Wadkins
Hale
Belle Plaine
Tulsa
U.S
Oakmont
Johnny Miller
Lee Trevino
S. Trevino
Joe Salinas
Trevino
Salinas
Miller
Pebble Beach
Dunston the Cubs top pick shines in minors
Shawon Dunston, the Chicago Cubs first overall amateur draft pick, has impressed in the Midwest League with a .377 average over 42 games and 25 steals. Manager Larry Cox praises his maturity and work ethic while noting he must refine defense as he progresses through the minor levels. Dunston, 20, relishes development time in Iowa and shows readiness for the majors when the time is right.
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Sazette
Chicago Cubs
Cedar Rapids
Brooklyn
N.Y
Cubs
Dunston
Sarasota
Fla
Quad City
Larry Cox
Chicago
Cub
Shawon
Cox
Cards deal Hernandez to Mets
The St. Louis Cardinals traded first baseman Keith Hernandez to the New York Mets for pitcher Neil Allen and right-hander Rick Ownhey. The Mets also dealt Mike Jorgensen to Atlanta for cash or a player to be named later. Other moves included Julio Cruz to the White Sox for Tony Bernazard and Matt Keough to the Yankees for two minor leaguers. Cardinals manager White Herzog cited pitching needs and planned to start Allen against the Mets next Tuesday.
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Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals
Keith Hernandez
New York Mets
Mets
Hernandez
Neil Allen
Rick Ownhey
Mike Jorgensen
Atlanta Braves
Chicago White Sox
Seattle Mariners
Mariners
Julio Cruz
Chicago
Tony Bernazard
White Sox
New York Yankees
Matt Keough
Oakland A's
Keough
Yankees
Cardinals
White Herzog
Allen
Evans belts three homers as Giants crush Astros 7 1
Darrell Evans slugged three homers and six RBIs to pace San Francisco in a 7 1 win over Houston behind Fred Breining's four hitter. Evans tied for NL lead with 18 homers and joined rare company with three homers in a game, first Giant since 1976.
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Associated Press
SAN Francisco
Darrell Evans
Fred Breining
San Francisco Giants
Houston Astros
Evans
Atlanta
Dale Murphy
Gary Matthews
Houston
Mike LaCoss
Max Venable
Claudell Washington
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