Owner Pressure Said Hurting Yankees
The New York Yankees face on field trouble and mounting front office strain as owner George Steinbrenner allegedly dictates lineups and undermines managers. Sources cite staff exits to Toronto and internal friction with Billy Martin, Reggie Jackson, and other executives, painting a turbulent club culture.
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Lakers tease major news conference on Wilkes signing
Los Angeles insiders report a major news conference set for 2 p m Wednesday fueling speculation the Lakers will announce a Jamaal Wilkes signing. Wilkes, UCLA alumni and former Warriors No 1 pick, is free to sign after opting out and would fit a needed forward role.
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Dorsett Vows to Deliver in Dallas Rookie Year
THOUSAND OAKS Calif AP Tony Dorsett the Pitt star and first year Cowboy says he aims to rush for about 1500 yards in his NFL rookie season. He notes the 1108 yard rookie mark and teams’ personnel as reasons he should succeed while acknowledging the need to stay healthy and learn Dallas system. He stresses he cannot carry the team alone and is driven to compete for a strong debut season.
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Baseball’s booming attendance defies 60s horse age view
In 1977 baseball set an all time attendance record, with 31,318,331 fans and a projected rise toward 35 million. The American League shows strong gains with Seattle and Toronto expansion aiding totals, while the National League lists leading crowds including Cincinnati, Philadelphia, St. Louis, the Yankees, Boston, and Toronto.
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Danville Youth Track Team Adjusts Meet Time
Danville Parks and Recreation youth track team will leave Langston Junior High for the Roanoke district meet at 3 p.m. today due to extreme heat and weather. A city spokesman cited conditions over the past days and an earlier 1:30 p.m. start was revised.
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Tampa Bay Signs Boryla to Four Year Deal
Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign former Philadelphia quarterback Mike Boryla to a four year contract after a trade that sent an undisclosed future draft choice to the Eagles. Boryla, 25, had asked to be traded and cited poor coaching last season as a factor. He said money was not his primary consideration and chose Tampa Bay for a rebuilding challenge with a young team.
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Orioles Rally Past Yankees To Grab 3 1 Series Lead
The Baltimore Orioles beat New York 4-3 to move within half a game of first in the AL East as pennant fever grips Baltimore. A Memorial Stadium crowd of 42,605 erupted in a ninth inning rally led by Eddie Murray who drove in the tying and winning runs, while Graig Nettles and the Yankees watched their lead shrink to si x games.
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