Bell Delivers Walkoff Power in Jays Win and Streak Record
Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 at SkyDome to sweep the series and extend George Bell’s hitting streak to 21 games, breaking the franchise mark previously held by Moseby and Garcia. Bell homered twice, drove in two, while Dave Stieb logged six hits allowed in a strong start. Attendance hit a season record at 49,422.
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Skins Bryant to miss season due to neck injury
Washington Redskins running back Kelvin Bryant, who led the team in rushing last season, will miss the 1989 season after tests showed a herniated disk in his neck from a August car crash in Fairfax Virginia. He faces possible reckless driving charges and was moved to the physically unable to perform reserve list under new contract rules.
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Lendl and Edberg reach Open third round in New York
In New York Ivan Lendl breezed to a 6-2 6-1 6-1 win over John Fitzgerald to reach a record-tying eighth straight U S Open final appearance setting up a third round meeting. Stefan Edberg, the Wimbledon and French finalist, also advanced in the Open.
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Swedes, teens push at U S Open in swift wins
The U S Open featured a 6-2 6-2 6-2 win by a Swede over Lundgren with Michael Chang and Andre Agassi also cruising in straight sets. Chang and Agassi, both strong contenders, improved their forms as Lin and Edberg sparked title hopes while Becker endured a marathon five-setter.
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Michelob doubles event draws 50 teams this weekend
Over 50 teams will compete in the 3rd annual Michelob Light Labor Day Doubles Tennis Tournament at Page Park. Men and women doubles play Saturday with mixed doubles Sunday. Championships slated around 4 p.m. daily. Northern Illinois and eastern Iowa players participate. admission is free.
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Rice Notre Dame humble Cavaliers in Kickoff Classic romp
Notre Dame raced to a 33 point lead in the Kickoff Classic at East Rutherford, routing Virginia 36 13. Tony Rice starred with 70 rushing yards and 147 passing while Raghib Ismail and Ricky Watters supplied big plays as Notre Dame outgained the Cavaliers 333 60 in the first half. Virginia’s Shawn Moore connected for 85 yards on 10 completions as the Cavaliers found little success early.
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