Wichita State tops Arkansas to begin College World Series
Jim Audley hit a two run homer and Greg Brummett allowed four hits as Wichita State defeated Arkansas 3-1 in Omaha. Brummett improved to 16-2 with four strikeouts, Jim Newlin earned his 16th save, and Wichita State advances to face Florida State in round two while Arkansas drops to face North Carolina in an elimination game. Florida State then beat North Carolina 4-2 behind Gar Finnwold's four hitting effort and a ninth inning save by Ricky Kimball.
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Isiah Thomas drives Pistons past Bulls to reach NBA finals
Isiah Thomas scored 17 of his 33 in the final period as Detroit beat Chicago 103 to 94 to win the Eastern Conference final in six games. Bulls guard Scottie Pippen left early with an injury from Bill Laimbeer, while Michael Jordan led Chicago with 32 points.
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Amateur baseball draft features McDonald top pick bet on Orioles
United Press International reports the amateur draft set for Monday with Orioles likely to select Ben McDonald a 6 foot 7 right hander from LSU barring injuries or surprises. Orioles GMRoland Hemond remains noncommittal saying the team will keep an open mind as meetings fill time before June 5.
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Miller American 200-Mile PPG Cup Race At Milwaukee
Derek Daly and Raynor MotorSports defend for the Miller American 200-Mile PPG Cup at the Milwaukee one-mile oval. Daly recalls Milwaukee’s IndyCar competition pace and his 1987 rookie with Raynor ending in a third place. The team honors past tragedy while aiming for a strong 1988 season.
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Sutcliffe earns seventh as Cubs top Cardinals in St Louis
Rick Sutcliffe improved to 7-3 with seven innings of two earned runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2. Shawon Dunston tripled and scored, Darrin Jackson scored on Dunston's two-out hit, and Mitch Williams earned the save. Joe Magrane took the loss, dropping to 3-4 after 6 2/3 innings.
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Doug Dascenzo
Ryne Sandberg
Mark Grace
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Lloyd McClendon
Willie McGee
Cris Carpenter
Damon Berryhill
Frank DiPino
Vance Law
Mitch Webster
John Costello
Coleman
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Pendleton
Montreal
Savanna Park and Mississippi Palisades Park Overview
Savanna Park is described as a rich winter relic with expansive bluff terrain. Mississippi Palisades State Park near Savanna features limestone bluffs, eleven miles of trails, Lookout Point, and notable rock formations like Indian Head and Twin Sisters. The park now spans 2,550 acres with 235 camp sites and river access facilities. Calls are listed for more information.
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