Earthquake Halts World Series at Candlestick Park
A major quake measuring 6.5 to 7.0 on the Richter scale struck northern California near Candlestick Park during Game 3 between the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics. At least 250 dead, 60,000 spectators evacuated as Cal Tech seismologists logged aftershocks. Commissioner Fay Vincent delayed the game and sought government safety input before deciding on resumption. Vincent, with Willie Mays nearby, noted city power was out and advised people to leave the park while the Series paused.
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Bay Bridge World Series tremor rattles Candlestick crowd
Five seconds of shaking at Candlestick Park during game prep for the Bay Bridge World Series left fans stunned yet orderly. Seismograph measured 6.9 magnitude quakealarmed spectators as reports of a fallen bridge span and Bay Area damage circulated, with some fatalities feared.
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Earthquake Halts World Series After Bay Area Shock
United Press International report from Dixon Telegraph notes San Francisco hit by a major quake halting the World Series. The Bay Area tremor stopped the Athletics and the series temporarily, underscoring a frightening moment for fans.
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World Series game postponed after Candlestick quake
Candlestick Park suffered damage from a Bay Area earthquake and the World Series game at the park was postponed. Officials will decide soon where the Series will resume, with Oakland Coliseum, Los Angeles, or San Diego as possible sites. The Giants lead the Athletics 2-0 and a 49ers game may move to Stanford.
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Gable to Speak at Dixon Citizen of the Year Banquet
Dan Gable, 1972 Olympic wrestling champion and coach of the 1980 and 1984 teams, will be the featured speaker at Dixon’s Citizen of the Year Banquet Friday at the Brandywine Inn starting 7 p.m. Tickets cost 16.50 at the Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce Office, seating limited.
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Bears Face Shifting, Struggling Defense This Season
The Chicago Bears defense, once dominant from 1985 to 1988, has collapsed to 27th overall through week six of 1989. Veterans like Singletary and McMichael blame many rookies, costly mistakes, and lingering injuries as the unit slides in the NFC, threatening a third straight loss.
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Duchesses back on course after strong NCIC wins
Dixon High School volleyball rebounded from earlier losses to defeat Princeton 15-12 15-8 and move to 16-6-3 overall 5-5 in NCIC while Tammy Zimmerman topped the serving with 10 points and Seann Billings and Stacy Aiken each added six. Dixon seniors and sophomores also won their matches as Rochelle and Spring Valley Hall posted victories in nearby NCIC action.
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Riverdale rallies past Clippers in Three Rivers play
Riverdale High School wins 10-15 15-7 15-0 over Am boy in Three Rivers Conference action. Janelle Drew 5 service points 6 kills 5 blocks for Clippers, Shauna Mc Cracken 5 points 5 blocks. Amboy sophomores fall. Newman defeats Sterling Newman 15-9 10-15 15-7 as Sherry Davis 11 service points for Sterling Newman. Newman frosh-soph improves to 7-6 10-8 with 18-16 15-9 win over Erie. Ohio beats DePue 15-11 15-3 to stay near top of Indian Valley Conference. Jenny Allen 6 kills 6 points. Walnut defeats Walnut beats DePue? 15-9 15-2. An Na+wan leads IVC. Walnut 2-8 league. Mount Morris tops Stillman Valley 9-15 15-11 15-12. See V-ball, page 12.
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