Johnson denies drugs and vows comeback for 1992 Olympics
Ben Johnson faces reporters in Toronto denying drug use and pledging to return to the 1992 Games. His attorney says Johnson never gave an interview to Stern and wants a single conclusive investigation. Johnson lost the Seoul gold and 9.79 world record after a positive steroid test and two year ban.
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Reds star Eric Davis says he isn’t to blame for 1988 inconsistency
Cincinnati slugger Eric Davis defends his performance amid a still uneven Reds season. He urges adding a proven power hitter to back him up, noting teams adjust to him and that supporting bats like Nick Esasky and Paul ONeill must rise to drive in runs. Davis discusses drug rumors and personal impact on his family.
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Strawberry Eyes Dodgers Move As Mets Star Seeks Home Draw
New York Mets outfielder Darryl Strawberry, pending free agency after 1990, said he would love to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers someday. He envisions a Dodgers dynasty with Eric Davis and Kirk Gibson, while stressing he remains focused on helping the Mets win the pennant and World Series this season.
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Kohawk of the Week honors go to Kolpin at Coe College
Coe College football names Ryan Kolpin Kohawk of the Week for 165 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries in the 21 10 Midwest Conference victory over Lake Forest last Saturday. Dustin Arnold and Wayne Horman win offensive and defensive player of the week honors.
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Olympics tourism beats projections in Korea
South Korea drew 241400 foreign visitors from Sept 1 to Oct 2, surpassing the 240000 forecast as Olympic athletes and officials spent about 250 million dollars. Tourism revenue averaged 260 million dollars monthly before the Games, with a near 20 percent rise in overall tourism.
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Central to Host 89 Div III Golf Championship
Central College was chosen to host the 1989 NCAA Division III men's golf championships May 23 to 26 at Lake Panorama National Golf Course near Panora. About 120 golfers from across the nation will compete. Central has qualified for the last 13 Division III tournaments and hosted the 1980 event at Willow Creek in Des Moines.
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Saints stun Cowboys 20-17 on late Andersen field goal
New Orleans improved to 4-1 after a tight Monday night victory over Dallas. Mora credited preparation and confidence for the win, as Brett Perriman secured a late catch and Morten Andersen nailed a 49-yard game winner. Cowboys drop to 2-3 amid near-misses.
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Thomas White reinstated by NFL for substance abuse
The NFL reinstated running backs Calvin Thomas of Chicago and Charles White of the Los Angeles Rams after suspensions for substance abuse. Commissioner Rozelle allowed their early return, noting they missed four regular season games and were on non-football illness lists after their second policy violations.
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Hawkeyes' Kari Hamel Big Ten Player of the Week honor
Iowa junior Kari Hamel of Dubuque earned the Big Ten Player of the Week after leading the Hawkeyes to a 3-2 win over Northwestern with school records for kills and attack attempts. She added seven assists eight blocks and 20 digs, and Iowa swept Wisconsin 3-0 with 11 kills and one error for a .333 percentage. The team improves to 12-3 overall and is tied for second in the conference at 3-1.
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Jefferson sweeps Hempstead in MVC volleyball clash
Cedar Rapids Jefferson remains undefeated in the Mississippi Valley Conference by beating Dubuque Hempstead 3-1. The J-Hawks improve to 6-0 in the MVC and 23-4 overall with set scores 15-12 9-15 15-13 15-12. Allison Usher paced the them with 12 kills and four blocks while Heidi Butz added 16 kills. Dana Rosekrans Lori Riha Nikki Mikesell each posted 100 percent serving and Mikesell had three aces. Riha and Jamie Locker each had 21 and 15 assists.
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