Clash of Giants and A's Leaders Sparks Series Drive
San Francisco star Will Clark and Oakland’s Rickey Henderson, key figures of the World Series opener, emerge as catalysts for their clubs. Clark’s playoff haul and Henderson’s eight stolen bases define a Bay Area showdown, as managers weigh speed versus power and teams focus on collective effort over individual heroics.
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Leonard attacks Clark as racist ahead of World Series
San Francisco Giants star Will Clark is accused of racism by former teammate Jeffrey Leonard. Leonard, via columnist Lowell Cohn, said Clark is a prejudiced bastard and questioned his character while Clark defends his stance. The dispute surfaces as the Bay Area Series opens between Giants and Athletics.
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