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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1989
Page
9
A 1989 baseball season has offered surprises with the Chicago Cubs at 15-12 and improving, while the Cincinnati Reds lead the West at 15-11 amid controversy surrounding Pete Rose. Player notes include Paul O’Neill with a jersey reading O’Neill.
Chip Shots by Chip Marshall notes opening day productivity and league leaders. It highlights Reds and Giants with MVP contenders Kevin Mitchell and Will Clark, alongside Cubs boosts from Mitch Williams and Mark Grace. Mets and Cardinals top the NL East mix, AL sees Rangers, A's, Canseco, Canseco, and Bo Jackson making impact, with Tigers and Blue Jays struggling.
Louisville based story follows Hancock and Sunday Silence as they defy split chances with Easy Goer in the Kentucky Derby. Raised at Stone Farm in Kentucky, Sunday Silence rose from a modest Keeneland sale bid to racing glory under Oak Cliff Stable and trainer Charlie Whittingham before the 1988 season.
Chicago Blackhawks rebounded from a Game 1 loss by defeating Calgary 4-2 in the Campbell Conference finals. Steve Larmer Denis Savard and Steve Thomas opened the scoring early as Chicago built a 3-0 lead before Calgary's late efforts, with Joe Mullen scoring for the Flames, could tighten the gap.
The 115th Kentucky Derby field is listed by post position with 16 starters. Post time 4 33 p m CDT televised by ABC with gross value 759 200 and winner's share 584 200.
The Oregon High School girls track team again relied on its sprinting strength to place second at the Oregon Invitational. The Hawks totaled 40 points, trailing Forreston with 63, while Winnebago 28, Bryan 28, Mount Morris 24, Galena 23, Pecatonica 23, Amboy 17, Freeport Aguin 17, Rockford Christian Life 9 and Walnut 0. Oregon won two relays and Krista Brandon took the 200 meter dash.
The report lists Mount Morris, Oregon, Amboy, and surrounding teams at a regional meet. Mount Morris dominates with wins in the 100 dash and long jump by Lisa McKinley, plus a 400 relay victory. Brandon, Mindy Virgil, Lana Harper, and Sheila Smith post relay wins. Individual placings include Jay Wegner in the 1600 and Troy Madlena taking two sprints.
Michael Jordan scored 44 as Chicago holds a 2-1 lead over Cleveland in the series. Bulls coach Phil Jackson stressed defense early as Chicago aims to finish the series Friday at Chicago Stadium. Cavaliers coach Lenny Wilkens warned of renewed effort, while John Williams with 22 points in the fourth quarter sparked a late rally. Price groin and Ehlo wrist injuries plagued Cleveland, reducing rotation depth as Jordan warned the Cavs to expect a tougher, more focused foe in Game 4.
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