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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1992
Page
8
A columnist blames television and aggressive sports ads for rising onfield violence. He notes managers La Russa and Showalter clashing, players shown as brutes, and commercials pushing aggression, citing 1992 imagery and media pressure as eroding sportsmanship. He recalls rougher old days but argues media and ads prompt violence.
In Topeka the Lawrence Dodgers crushed the Highland Park Bulls 18-0 as Kyle Lux doubled and triple, John Hill and Ryan Callaway doubled, and Aaron Flory earned the win. Earlier, Lions scored twice in the second on Jason Anderson’s walk and Edmonds homer, then tied it 3-3 in the fifth before Edmonds and Bacon sparked a rally that fell short.
AP reports SWAC and MEAC critics contend the computer driven selection for the 48 team NCAA baseball tournament undervalues black schools. They note no automatic bids for SWAC or MEAC, limited at larges, and repeated snubs for Southern despite a 31-12 SWAC title run. The RPI system guides committee choices, yet concerns persist about human input and fairness.
Nelson Piquet remains in good condition after follow up surgery for injuries from a practice crash for the Indianapolis 509. Doctors revised skin grafts on his left foot and ankle with no signs of infection or complications, says Speedway medical director Henry Bock.
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