Edwards named to baseball front office post
San Francisco based report notes Dr. Harry Edwards, black sociologist and sports activist, named special assistant to baseball commissioner Peter Ueberroth. Jesse Jackson calls the move a key step in a three part plan to widen minority hiring in front office roles, backed by Hill and Alexander law firm and Jackson’s committee. Edwards aims to create a pool of creditable minority applicants for legal, security, accounting, and management positions across baseball.
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Edwards Plans Minority Hiring Push Across Baseball
In a commissioner's office briefing Monte Irvin urges caution about rapid expansion as Larry Edwards outlines a three to ten year vision. Edwards cites pressure from leagues after Al Campanis remarks and says he will meet with Peter Ueberroth to finalize hiring processes and minority ownership options while outlining post retirement coaching and managerial recruitment.
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Lakers hungry to close in on title at home
After Game 2 of the NBA finals the Lakers return to the Forum for Game 6 leading 3-2. Pat Riley cites lost intensity but optimism rises with home court advantage. Byron Scott and James Worthy push for early contributions as Boston struggles on the road. Celtics coach Jones jokes about moving the parquet to L.A. while McHale urges focus and unity.
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Mets wallop Pirates for eighth win over them this season
Tim Teufel belted a grand slam and Kevin McReynolds plus Howard Johnson homered as the Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-2. Sid Fernandez pitched eight solid innings to improve to 8-2, lowering his NL leading ERA to 2.17, while Rick Reushel struggled with six runs in five innings as New York dominated the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Teufel praised consistent play as the Mets extended their domination, moving runners and driving in runs with a reliable offense.
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Ryan Sharp in Houston’s Win Over LA Dodgers
Nolan Ryan out pitched Los Angeles with 11 strikeouts in 7 innings as the Astros beat the Dodgers 5-1 in Los Angeles. Ryan improved to 4-5, matching a season high in strikeouts. Dodgers starter Bob Welch took the loss. Houston ran off four runs in the eighth to seal the victory. Other NL results featured Atlanta’s 4-3 win at Cincinnati and St. Louis’s 4-1 defeat of Chicago.
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Saberhagen Delivers A Plus Pitching In 1-0 Royals Win
Bret Saberhagen pitched a three hitter for Kansas City as the Royals beat the California Angels 1-0. He struck out eight, walked none, and improved to 11-1 with a 2.00 ERA. Mike Witt allowed three hits in defeat. Other AL games saw Minnesota, Detroit, Toronto, Oakland, Cleveland, and New York winning behind strong pitching and timely hitting.
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