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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1989
Page
11
A nostalgic column honors Bernard P. Fife a one time sports writer from Mayberry North Carolina who produced the Pickups and Splashes From Floor and Pool for the Mayberry Union High School paper years ago reflecting on his work and influence.
Bo Jackson, Royals outfielder and NFL running back, stands tall as a multi sport phenomenon. The piece recalls his All-Star game performance, Nike stock talk, and fame alongside past greats, while linking to local events in Chicago and Dixon. It also notes a Dixon wrestler, coach moves, and a Dixon tire shop supporting sports culture.
Jerome Walton went 4 for 4 and drove in two runs as the Chicago Cubs defeated the San Diego Padres 7-3. Walton twisted an ankle at his last at bat but plans to play, while Greg Maddux allowed one earned run over six innings for his eighth win in his last ten starts. Steve Wilson and Les Lancaster closed it out with no-hit relief after Maddux.
Ivan Calderon drew a bases-loaded, one-out walk off Dan Plesac in the ninth to cap a 5-4 Chicago victory and end a six-game skid. Ozzie Guillen opened the inning with an error by Gary Sheffield, Rob Deer tied it with a two-out single, while Carlos Martinez and Bill Krueger provided earlier scoring bursts in a tight sequence.
Jose Canseco capped his 1989 debut with two hits one homer and three RBI lifting the Oakland Athletics to an 11 7 win over the Toronto Blue Jays Mark McGwire and Dave Parker added three run blasts while Canseco also stole a base and scored twice after being activated from the disabled list in time for the game The homer 465 feet to center field showcased his power and Toronto stadium roof effect as Eckersley closed the win with relief duties
Packers No 1 draft pick Tony Mandarich told a Milwaukee radio audience he will play for Green Bay if compensated like Troy Aikman, saying the club is bluffing and negotiations drag on. He cited Sterling Sharpe’s deal and argued his value as an offensive lineman merits top pay while promising a winning attitude and feared line.
The Dixon Bronco League Tournament starts with 16 teams and eight games today at four sites including Page Park and Reynolds Park. The Dixon Koufax League opens Saturday with seven teams as Burlington Giants and Belvidere Silvers face regional foes.
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