Michael Jordan Wins NBA Rookie of the Year
Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls was named NBA Rookie of the Year by 78 media members, edging Houston's Akeem Olajuwon 57 to 14 votes. Jordan led the Bulls in scoring, rebounding, assists and steals and helped Chicago reach the playoffs for the first time since 1981.
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USFL sues ABC for 7 million over contract, rights payments
The United States Football League filed a 7 million breach of contract suit in U.S. District Court demanding ABC continue payments. Commissioner Harry Usher said ABC will not pay 2.8 million due June 1 and July 1 and 1.4 million later, citing city withdrawals, while USFL also cites disparagement of the product. The case follows an antitrust suit against the NFL.
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Twit Charged in Cocaine Case Faces May Hearing
Iowa freshman football player Randy Twit is scheduled for a May 30 preliminary hearing in Johnson County District Court on a cocaine selling charge. DCI alleges he bought two grams for 200 dollars from Twit in a dorm room on February 4. Twit previously pleaded guilty to March 13 public intoxication and faced potential scholarship revocation and spring practice exclusion. Coach Hayden Fry indicated he was away and would determine Twit's status after trial.
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Dunston Sent Down After Rough Cubs Debut
Shawon Dunston, a highly touted rookie shortstop for the Chicago Cubs, was sent to the Iowa Cubs after batting only .194 with nine errors in 23 games. Cubs GM Dallas Green cited overinstruction and time in the minors to regain confidence and offense.
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Green regrets minor league missteps affecting Phillies prospects
The 1970s Phillies coach recalls telling the team that Dick Ruthven and Larry Christenson were ready to jump to the majors in 1973, a move he now views as harming their confidence after tough early big league stints. He says he set back two players by exposing them to stiffer hitters too soon.
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