Cubs Send Dunston to Iowa. Dayett Recalled by Cubs
Cubs demote 22 year old Shawon Dunston to the Iowa farm team after a .194 average and nine errors in 23 games. Outfielder Brian Dayett, hitting .333 with 11 RBIs in 13 games for Iowa, is recalled. Cubs manager Frey cites inning responsibilities and media pressure as factors in the move. Dallas Green confirms the decision aims to let Dunston play and regain offense. Bowa and Speier will share duties as the Cubs seek offensive balance.
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Cubs Rally To Beat Dodgers 3-2 Behind Sanderson Smith
Scott Sanderson and Lee Smith combined for a five hitter as Ron Cey homered and drove in a run to help the Cubs defeat the Dodgers 3-2. Cey added an early RBI and fielding error by the Dodgers erased Sanderson’s shutout bid. Rick Honeycutt took the loss as Los Angeles scored in the ninth on a Cey misplay before Smith closed it out with the final outs.
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al Oliver
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Chris Speier
Mike Marshall
Big 8 officials scold Sooners over TV flap
Kansas City AP report notes Oklahoma's refusal to join the conference TV package raises questions about Sooners' Big 8 membership. Despite a 7-1 vote for Raycom deal, the Oklahoma Regents vetoed participation and demand a clearer home rule definition at spring meetings in Manhattan Kansas.
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Valentine Offered Rangers Manager Job
New York Mets third base coach Bobby Valentine said he has been offered the Texas Rangers job. The Advocate of Stamford reported he would meet front office officials in Houston to discuss contract terms. Doug Rader, Rangers manager, was reportedly nearing dismissal after nine wins in 31 games.
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City Briefs and Classifieds Highlight Local Week
Section C covers sports comics money stock mane farm and city briefs with brief notices and classified items. Page highlights community events and local notices, offering concise updates and listings.
A’s hand Brewers worst defeat with 19 runs
Milwaukee suffered its worst loss ever as the Oakland Athletics crushed the Brewers 19 to 3. Mike Davis powered the attack with two homers four runs and six RBIs while nine other A’s recorded hits. Davis praised the team approach as Milwaukee struggled through seven pitchers.
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Baseball drug probe grows involving major league players
As many as 30 MLB players were questioned in a Pittsburgh grand jury probe into illegal drug deals. Authorities reportedly have evidence of cocaine transactions in bars hotels and the Three Rivers Stadium parking lot while 10 to 12 players testified and immunity was offered to several. Players named include Dave Parker Lonnie Smith Tim Raines Rod Scurry Al Holland Lee Mazzilli Dale Berra Lee Lacy Enos Cabell Jeff Leonard Keith Hernandez.
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Crabbes Leave Coe for St Andrews Presbyterian College
Dr James Crabbe athletic director at Coe for four years signs a contract to lead physical education and intercollegiate athletics at St Andrews Presbyterian College Laurinburg NC He plans to coach golf cross country and other sports and reports June 15 His wife Anne will join in August after directing a gifted program at Coe The change follows a budget driven move replacing Crabbe with Bob Thurness Also covered are World Wrestling Federation publicity concerns and recent local baseball incidents involving Cedar Rapids players and travel mishaps.
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