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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1987
Page
24
AVENPORT Indiana coach Bob Knight spoke to about 2,400 at Adler Theatre, mixing sharp humor with tough talk on discipline and ethics. Knight praised hard work, warned against cheating, and defended his program while acknowledging the mixed feelings people have about his abrasive style and successes.
Tim Raines expects to re sign with the Montreal Expos as free agents open negotiations. Rich Gedman and Ron Guidry near returns to former teams Boston and New York, while Bob Boone Doyle Alexander futures remain murky. The union cites collusion as clubs limit movement and salaries rise.
Keith Brown struck out nine over six innings in a 2-0 Midwest League victory for the Cedar Rapids Reds against Kenosha at Memorial Stadium. Don Wakamatsu slugged his first homer of the season as Brown escaped trouble with a bases loaded jam in the third and then shifted to grounders.
Dwight Gooden spoke at Shea Stadium admitting use of cocaine and facing at least a one year suspension if he returns to drugs. He rejoined the Mets after a 28 day treatment stay and will undergo frequent drug testing as he hopes to resume pitching by early June with caution from management.
Philadelphia prepares for game four as Julius Erving faces possible retirement after 16 pro seasons. Milwaukee leads series 2-1 after a 121-120 rally, with two previous games decided by three points. Erving vows to stay positive and adjust if needed.
Demons Begone leads a 17-horse field for Saturdays 113th Derby at Churchill Downs as trainer Phil Hauswald eyes his first Derby win. The colt unbeaten this year includes the Arkansas Derby, with 5-2 morning line favor and potential $1 million Oaklawn bonus. Other contenders include Gulch Leo Castelli Cryptoclearance Alysheba Masterful Advocate Bet Twice and Capote War Emblem, with Derby prize and Triple Crown bonuses at stake.
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