NFL owners press to break deadlock on new commissioner
NFL owners reconvened after 11 hours of talks to pick a successor to Pete Rozelle. Paul Tagliabue and Jim Finks remained the leading candidates as votes hovered near 19 needed. Rozelle warned a decision today could still force an outside pick.
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Murray fires hat trick as Hawks topple Red Wings 5 3
Troy Murray scored three goals and added an assist to lift the Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-3 win over Detroit at Joe Louis Arena. Dirk Graham had three assists, Steve Thomas two, as Chicago extended its winning streak to three. Murray’s third goal came at 4:57 of the third period to seal the victory.
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Holtz vows to quit if Notre Dame brawls again
Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz warned he will resign if the top ranked Irish are involved in another pre game brawl after a fight between Irish and USC players before a 28 24 victory. He admitted embarrassment and fault for pre game turmoil and suggested changing warmup routines.
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Fans force Jones start return to 200 game streak
Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson reversed an earlier benching to start Ed Too Tall Jones at left end for the next two games. The move came after fans pledged to attend and pressure from angry ticket holders, aiming for Jones to reach 200 consecutive non strike starts. Jones will start Sunday against Phoenix, replacing Tony Tolbert.
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Bulls edge Nets in tight exhibition at Champaign
Rookie B J Armstrong and free agent Matt Brust combined for 8 points in the final 1:36 to lift the Chicago Bulls to a 105-99 victory over the New Jersey Nets. Armstrong finished with 14 points as Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen each scored 20. Bulls improve to 6-0 preseason, Nets fall to 1-5.
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Marlboro forms CART super team for 1990 season
Emerson Fittipaldi Danny Sullivan and Rick Mears join Marlboro Racing to form a two car Marlboro World Championship Team for 1990 with Team Penske. Fittipaldi, 42, and 1988 champion Sullivan will race in red and white. Mears, runner up in 1989, joins while continuing in the Pennzoil No 2 car. Ade Sponberg accepts responsibility for NCAA rule infractions tied to Morton's pay to assistants as UW studies the damage.
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Hill Makes First-Round Knockout to Defend Title
In Bismarck, Virgil Hill, the World Boxing Association light heavy champion, defended his title with a first-round knockout of James Kinchen. Hill, 25, credited Bismarck as his home though residing in Las Vegas, scoring the KO at 2:36 of the opening round.
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