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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1989
Page
11
A Los Angeles parking lot attendant filed suit alleging Mike Tyson punched him in the stomach outside a restaurant in April. Michael Devine seeks 75000 damages for assault battery and emotional distress plus alleged lost earnings and medical costs.
Baseball's winter meetings wrap up as Mark Davis Robin Yount Hubie Brooks and Fernando Valenzuela seek moves amid few trades and a strong free agent market totaling 75.95 million for 14 signings. Expos stay an extra day at Opryland while Oakland faces losses and San Diego reshapes its roster around Lefferts and Carter.
INDIANAPOLIS UPI Chuck Person grabbed his own miss and hit a 15 foot baseline jumper at the buzzer to lift the Indiana Pacers 106 104 over the Chicago Bulls in a key late season win. Scottie Pippen tied the game with eight seconds left before Person sealed it with a fall away shot. The Pacers improved to 11 4 and extended their Central Division advantage while Chicago dropped to 10 7. Jordan led the Bulls with 36 points and 10 assists.
West Point reports Black jack the mule died of cancer on the eve of the Army Navy game at Giants Stadium. The 11 year old mascot was donated in 1985 and his passing prompted the academy to deny Navy blame. Army seeks to extend its all time rushing record attempt as Mike Mayweather aims to pass Glenn Davis with 66 yards. Two other mascots Sparticus and Rangers will attend the game in Philadelphia.
In Las Vegas Roberto Duran offered little resistance as Ray Leonard won a lopsided twelve round decision. Duran landed seven punches per round to Leonards nineteen and offered weak postfight excuses. Leonard, who earned at least 12.6 million, said he felt good about his performance and that Duran appeared content to coast.
Ron Griffin and Brian Fetterolf of Aurora University are highlighted among 1989 NCAA Division III statistical leaders. Fetterolf tied for second in interceptions with 10, while Griffin ran for 983 yards, aiding a Spartans 8-1 finish and eighth nationally in team rushing. Aurora averaged 34 points per game and allowed 10.2. Dixon Booster Club to hold meeting Dec 13 at high school library 7 p.m. Public invited.
Detroit edge Minnesota 2-1 as Shawn Burr scores at 10:47 of the third period and Glen Hanlon makes 26 saves. Steve Chiasson assisted the winner, extending Detroit’s unbeaten streak to four and Minnesota’s skid to five.
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