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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1989
Page
14
Oakland built a 2–0 series lead with a 5–0 win over San Francisco on Oct 14 and a 5–1 victory on Oct 15. A game on Oct 17 was postponed due to an earthquake. Remaining dates list Oct 18 to Oct 29 at San Francisco and Oakland with 8:35 p.m. start times, subject to change.
A graphic notes that 11 World Series ended with a 4 0 sweep. It also recalls 1907 and 1922 when the winner claimed four games while the loser had none, with a single tie game in each of those years.
A compiled schedule lists Thursday events including volleyball Dixon at Rochelle Sterling at Princeton Ohio at Walnut FCHS at Kirkland Hiawatha Ashton at Durand Polo at Oregon Mount Morris at Forreston Sterling Newman at Savanna Morrison at Amboy and a NJCAA Sectional tennis event at Lisle. Friday features football Dixon at LaSalle Peru Rochelle at Spring Valley Hall Streator at Sterling Kewanee at Rock Falls Wyoming at LaMoille Wal LaM Forreston at Polo Stillman Valley at Mount Morris Oregon at Winnebago.
The report lists the Elphj event at Lake Buena Vista and a series of team roster moves across NBA and college football including signings waivers and transfers. Names such as Kenny, Ilwa Siree, Reggie Cross, Ted Woodward, Lagalle Harper, Vernon, Rick Reil, Keith Jennings, and Derek Kennard appear amid a flurry of personnel actions from Charlotte Philadelphia Harvard New England Dallas Chicago and Phoenix during the period.
Chicago coach Mike Ditka named Mike Tomczak the starting QB for the Monday game with the Browns after benching Vestee Jackson and considering Jim Harbaugh as a possible alternative. Ditka stressed Tomczak remains the starter unless he falters and noted Trace Armstrong and John Roper are also adjusting to injuries and lineup shifts.
The commissioner said the Bay Area earthquake could push back the Series if Candlestick Park cannot be used. Officials from the Giants Athletics and the MLB Players Association attended, with ABC TV broadcasting. Power remained out in parts of the city twenty four hours after the quake, affecting plans and community support. Athletics owner Walter Haas praised the decision as workable, citing park condition community impact and support services as key factors amidst the tragedy.
Sprenger admitted higher hopes for the Dukes after his first year as varsity head coach. He cited costly mistakes and inconsistent offense despite solid defense, praised senior Wayne Rogers for shifting to guard, and highlighted contributors Matt Lawson Joe Jacobs Rob Workman Doug Lehman Todd Peterson along the line and at tight end after the Geneseo game.
Vicini notes Louis and Gilbert each bring different strengths as options at quarterback. Coach Conrad says Rochelle is banged up from Princeton, with Beard questionable and Copeland Louis Headon likely at 80 percent. He says the game hinges on desire to win and handling a balanced threat.
Amboy hosts Newman in a pivotal game as Newman sits atop the conference with a 33-point per game offense and strong defense led by quarterback Rob Springman and receiver Matt Karlson. Amboy, coming off a 14-7 win over Erie, must play nearly flawless to upset the Comets.
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