Mississippi State tops Arkansas in College World Series
Mississippi State star Will Clark led a rally with a homer, triple and single driving in four as the Bulldogs edged Arkansas 5 4 in Omaha. Jeff Brantley pitched well for MSU while a controversial safe call spurred the seventh inning comeback. Clark, drafted by the Giants, said it was one of the best days of his life.
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Swindell Could Pitch Tonight In CWS Showdown
Texas pitcher Greg Swindell and coach Cliff Gustafson weighed rest vs. rotation as the Longhorns faced Miami in the College World Series. Bruce Ruffin would start for Texas, with Swindell slated to return later in the winners bracket. Billy Bates provided late-inning offense against Arizona.
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Cougars to meet Bulldogs in 4A state semifinal at Disch-Falk
The Region I and II winners face off while Region III and IV winners clash as Canyon, Jasper, and DeSoto advance toward Friday's 5:30 p.m. 4A final in Austin. DeSoto leads with a 31 46 record amid a new regional format.
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Communists say they won't boycott in '88 Seoul Games
The 1988 Seoul Olympics likely to draw participation from socialist states. South Korea's Lee Yong Ho said East Germany and others promised to attend, challenging boycott narratives. IOC session in East Berlin also discussed Monique Berlioux's dismissal, with officials citing an irreconcilable rift with Samaranch.
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Blue advances to meet Hill Country United in title game
The New Braunfels Blue reached the Spring Invitational final in San Antonio by defeating Northeast Panthers 4 4 and Northeast Warriors 2 0, then losing 3 1 to Hill Country United in a defense driven semifinal and final setup. Key early goals by Craig Morrison and late clinchers by Lagunas highlighted the run.
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Surhoff Goes No 1 In 1985 MLB Draft By Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers select UNC catcher B J Surhoff with the top pick in the 1985 June amateur draft. Surhoff, who set UNC records, signed a one year Brewers contract. Will Clark, Bobby Witt, Barry Larkin and Kurt Brown were also high picks in the draft.
Rangers pick OU pitcher Witt over Clark in draft
Texas Rangers preferred right hander Bobby Witt from the University of Oklahoma as their top pick in the amateur free agent draft, aiming to bolster pitching. Giants’ Will Clark went second to Mississippi State, with B J Surhoff chosen first by Milwaukee. Astros in Houston selected Cameron Drew, a 21-year-old outfielder from the University of New Haven, in the June free-agent draft.
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Reds pick Plano East outfielder Steven Davis in draft
Plano East standout Steven Davis, who hit .422 as a senior and is bound for Texas, was chosen by the Cincinnati Reds in the second round after hopes for a first round selection. Coach Ed Norris said Davis was surprised to be passed over. The Indians took Texas pitcher Michael Pothi in the regular phase, and TCU pitcher Brian Ohnoutka went in the second round to the Giants.
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