La Russa is the law in Oakland
The Oakland Athletics, led by manager Tony La Russa, chase a second straight World Series title. The team stays intense amid injuries to Canseco McGwire Eckersley Welch Weiss, with Dave Stewart praising La Russa’s focus. A’s acquisition of Moore and Henderson strengthens a club that rode discipline and execution to secure a Sept. 27 clinch and playoff momentum toward a potential series run.
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Bay Area battle: Giants and A's spark regional rivalry
In a Bay Area baseball upheaval, the Giants defeated the Cubs 3-2 at Candlestick Park to reach the World Series, sparking local fans to rally behind one side or the other. Amid booster talk of a Bay Bridge matchup, fans wore A's green and gold or Giants orange and black, prompting playful derision and a shift in regional pride as San Francisco edges ahead in tourism and prominence while Oakland emphasizes its cultural attractions.
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Giants Craig backs A's pitching edge in Bay Area World Series
San Francisco manager Roger Craig said Oakland holds the pitching edge in the Bay Area World Series. Oakland plans a similar rotation order from the Toronto series as Rickey Henderson faces Will Clark in a duel of MVPs. Henderson hit .400 in the playoffs. Clark batted .650 with two homers and eight RBIs in the NLCS.
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NFL owners seek breakthrough in Rozelle successor stalemate
Grapevine Texas upi National Football League owners reconvened after four ballots without a named successor to Commissioner Pete Rozelle. The deadlock centered on Jim Finks and Paul Tagliabue, with Rozelle saying none of the four candidates reached the needed 19 votes. Finks left the meeting early Wednesday as owners stayed possible into Thursday.
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Denver Nuggets sale to minority owners collapses
The proposed sale of the Denver Nuggets to Bertram Lee and Peter Bynoe for about 65 million fell through when buyers failed to pay. Club President Sidney Shlenker announced the contract expired without explanation. David Checketts, linked to the deal, said negotiations may resume with other investors.
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