A Year After Bias Death What Have We Learned
A year after Len Bias died of cocaine intoxication the sports world revisits impact on athletes. The piece notes fear sparked in players, suspensions, and heightened NBA draft background checks while Maryland looks for normalcy.
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Angels Sign 38-Year-Old Pitcher Jerry Reuss
Baseball notes report Jerry Reuss, released by the Dodgers and a seven game Reds stint, signed by the California Angels at age 38. Other moves include Bill Buckner to the 15-day DL by the Red Sox, Todd Benzinger promoted, and Braves adding David Palmer and Albert Hall to the DL. The players union contests the Padres waivers on LaMarr Moyt and seeks restoration.
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Gable suspends Penrith from Iowa wrestling team
Iowa wrestling coach Dan Gable suspended All-American Brad Penrith indefinitely after a third arrest in 13 months. Penrith pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and public intoxication following a bar fight in Iowa City. He remains on the team but is not dismissed.
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Cedar Rapids Reds Begin Seven Day Eight Game Homestand
The Cedar Rapids Reds return home for a seven day eight game stretch facing Waterloo Indians tonight and Sunday. Cox Cable Night marks the opening event. Memorial Stadium hosts the Springfield Cardinals in a visit Monday through Wednesday with Life Investors Night and McDonald’s Family Night offering free Cedar Rapids Reds collector cards to the first 200 through the gate. Penny Saver Night greets the Peoria Chiefs on Thursday with 6 p.m. double header followed by 7 p.m. games. Friday also hosts 7 p.m. start and Sunday 5 p.m. kickoff.
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Dolan Wins Dry Track Battle at Hawkeye Downs
Lisbons Dolan nips Englebart in a rain reduced 14 car Late Model field at Hawkeye Downs to claim his 11th NASCAR Late Model victory this season. Englehart led early before Dolan moved inside and held the low line to pull ahead on lap 17, sealing the win as officials battled wet conditions and a muddy track.
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Nicklaus trails leaders by one at U S Open
In a round led by Nicklaus and Bob Tway both near the top, Tom Watson recovers with a 69 and a late birdie at the 18th to move into a tie for the lead. Severiano Ballesteros slips to 75 after a 68 start, while several Open champions miss the cut or falter.
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IOC members say Seoul Games stay despite South Korea unrest
IOC members worldwide urge patience as protests in Seoul intensify. They deny plans to move or alter the 1988 schedule, noting a war would be required to switch venues and stressing the Games remain set for September 17 to October 5, 1988.
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