Fielder leads MLB RBI crown with three straight years
Cecil Fielder finished the season with 124 RBI to extend his three year run atop the majors. He batted .244 with 35 homers after a previous 133 and 132 RBI, citing his Japan stint with Hanshin Tigers as pivotal.
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Behrens wins Hawkeye Downs Late Model title by clocking lead
Dwain Behrens of Northfield Minn led from lap 16 and held off Erik Span and Margie for a four second victory in the 50 lap Late Model feature at Hawkeye Downs Coors Classic before about 1500 fans. Mike Schulte won the 25 lap Modified feature while Erik Span took Pro Stock and Rick Bennett won Hobby Stock.
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Cyclones Hold Oklahoma To Tight Tie In Norman
Iowa State battled 19th ranked Oklahoma to a 3-3 halftime, then fell 17-3. Coach Jim Walden praised a workmanlike defense that limited OU to 104 rushing yards and noted the offense struggled to sustain drives. Defensive end Dan Watkins said the players were frustrated not to win.
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Huskies Hold Top AP Spot After Florida State Win
Washington remains the AP poll’s No. 1 with 42 first place votes and 1,528 points after a 17-10 win over Southern Cal. Miami rises to No. 2 with 16 first place votes and 1,497 points after beating Florida State 19-16. Michigan moves to No. 3 and Tennessee to No. 4 following big victories.
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Twins blank Royals in finale 1991 era notes
In Kansas City the Twins shut out the Royals 6-0 as George Brett and Kirby Puckett appeared in likely final appearances for their clubs. Minnesota finished 90-72, led by 210 hits from Puckett and nine pitchers combining for the win. Royals ended 72-90 after a 1-16 start in a season marking their worst since 1970.
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Martinez Sheffield win first batting titles as Fielder leads majors
Edgar Martinez hits .343 to top AL, first Mariner with batting title. Gary Sheffield posts .330 for NL leader while Cecil Fielder tops RBI for third straight year. Juan Gonzalez leads AL home runs with 43, Darren Daulton NL RBI leader. Bonds, Pendleton, Van Slyke lead other stats.
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