Tomczak’s improbable path to Bears quarterback derby
In Platteville Wisconsin feature reporter Gene Seymour profiles Mike Tomczak, highlighting a 1984 comeback from a broken leg, his relentless work ethic, and his bid to win the Chicago Bears quarterback job in 1989 amid Ik Ditka’s shifts between Harbaugh McMahon and Tomczak.
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Singletary Eyes Peak Form In Ninth Bears Camp
Dick Butkus era echoes as Mike Singletary, entering his ninth Bears season, seeks continued elevation after a 170 tackle campaign and sixth straight Pro Bowl nod. The relentless middle linebacker leads Chicago’s Bermuda Triangle with McMichael and Hampton, guiding a defense that ranked among NFL best.
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Ferry heads to Italy after Clippers pick No. 2
Danny Ferry plans a one year, $1 million contract with Messaggero Roma in Italy, leaving the Clippers rights for one more season. The 6 11 Duke star was UPI Player of the Year and led Duke to three Final Fours. He averaged 22.6 points and 7.4 rebounds as a senior and is ACC’s 2000 point, 1000 rebound, 500 assist leader.
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Young Outduels Chisox Hibbard For Oakland Shutout
Oakland Athletics pitcher Curt Young silences critics with six innings of two run support, as Dave Henderson and Tony Phillips push the A's to a 2-0 win over the Chicago White Sox to reclaim first in the AL West. Carney Lansford adds three hits, boosting his average to .331 while Dennis Eckersley secures his 19th save in 21 chances.
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Wilson fills role for Cubs in Philadelphia win
Cubs starter Steve Wilson earned the victory in his second major league start, pitching beyond four innings as Chicago defeated the Phillies 4-1. He allowed four hits and combined with Les Lancaster and Mitch Williams to secure the win, keeping the Cubs two games back in the NL East behind Montreal.
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Wilson shines as Cubs edge Phillies in split doubleheader
Wilson pitched five innings in relief starter form while Lancaster extended his scoreless streak to 26 2/3 innings. Williams earned his 27th save as the Cubs beat the Phillies, 2 1 in the late game, with Walton and Ramos delivering key offensive bursts. Charlie Hayes error opened the follow-up two-run sixth for Chicago.
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Ten years after Munson, Yankees still mourn him
New York fans recall Thurman Munson's death ten years ago, Aug. 2, 1979, when the Yankees captain perished in a plane crash near Canton, Ohio. A memorial at Yankee Stadium honored him before a game with the Baltimore Orioles, with a scoreboards tribute and an electric ovation from mourners turning to cheers as Munson’s memory lived on in the team’s spirit.
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