Sampson signs with Virginia after deciding for Cavaliers
7-foot-3% Ralph Sampson confirmed he will play college basketball at the University of Virginia next year. The Harrisonburg High School standout said he chose Virginia over Kentucky citing gut feeling and family input. Cavaliers coach Terry Holland is expected to finalize the national letter of intent. A fan moment outside the gym featured a shirt reading Ralph Wahoo Sampson.
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Sandersons six hitter keys Expos past Phill
Scott Sanderson shut down Philadelphia with a six hitter to give the Expos a 1 0 win. Andre Dawson drove in a run with a double in the first inning as Montreal opened a three game NL East lead. Dick Williams praised Sanderson while Danny Ozark lamented his injured Phillies as slumps lingered. Other NL results included St Louis 9 New York 6 and Houston 3 Cincinnati 0.
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Baseball Roundup: Winfield’s 11th Caps San Diego Sweep
Red hot Dave Winfield homered for the 11th time as San Diego and Eric Rasmussen combined on a five-hitter to rout Atlanta and claim a four-game series sweep. Dave Lopes powered a seven-run fourth, Garvey drove in four, and Los Dodgers held off the Giants in a tight win.
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Sutter fuels Cubs loss as Pirates win fifth straight
Chicago reliever Bruce Sutter struggled in the 10th inning despite fine defense from teammates, as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cubs 4-3. Omar Moreno and Manny Sanguillen drove Washington? No. Garner and Sanguillen loaded the bases before Ott at home. Bruce Kison earned the win. Cubs head to San Francisco after the game while the Pirates host San Diego.
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Penguins may lose Sheppard as free agency opens
Pittsburgh center Gregg Sheppard heads into the NHL free agent period with no contract offer accepted and doubts remaining about returning to the Penguins. Penguin executive Paul Martha confirmed a substantial offer, while Sheppard warned teams against protecting him without a deal. He joined Pittsburgh in a three team trade involving Jean Pronovost and Dick Redmond.
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Mohawk High toPlay Playoff Opponent at Brady’s Run Park
Mohawk High baseball advances to a noon playoff at Brady's Run Park near Beaver Falls. Monaca and Quigley Mitters split the section race. Monaca beat Quaker Valley 4 1 in the tiebreaker and Quigley now faces Monaca to decide tomorrow’s opponent.
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Senate Rejects Award in Maine Boundary Settlement
The United States Senate rejected the award related to the Maine boundary settlement with Great Britain on January 10, 1831, signaling a dispute over territorial limits and diplomatic arrangements between the two nations.
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Point Park Stays Alive in NAIA World Series Thriller
Point Park of Pittsburgh erupted for 14 hits to erase an early 2-1 deficit and defeat Wisconsin La Crosse 8-4 in the NAIA World Series third round. Bob Denardo hit a pivotal triple as Joe Adlessc John Pavlik and Neil Bass produced key doubles in a two-inning burst, with Paul Yourick earning his seventh win. The win sends Point Park into a fourth-round showdown with host Lipscomb.
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Rossi Fires One-Hitter as Giants Top Mets in League Action
Jim Rossi hurled a masterful one-hit game with 10 Stakeouts guiding the Seventh Ward Giants to a 3-1 victory over the Fourth Ward Mets. A three-run sixth inning provided the decisive runs, with Rudy Yakubik collecting two singles for the winners and Chuck Fabah taking the loss.
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Rose eyes fun weekend in Cincinnati return
Pete Rose arrives with Phillies for a four game visit to Riverfront Stadium amid cheers and boos as he is honored pre game. The 38 year old Cincinnati native and former Reds MVP says the weekend should be fun despite lingering controversy over his departure for Philadelphia. Reds officials say Rose will not have his No 14 uniform reissued and will be retired at a future date.
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