Union backs baseball league plans in New York meeting
Top agents and nearly half of MLB players were invited to a New York meeting to discuss a proposed new league. David Lefevre leads the effort with eight to 12 franchises eyed for 1990, targeting markets such as New York Los Angeles and Miami. Costs include 7.5 million per team for 1990 salaries and a 9 dollar average ticket price, with losses projected early.
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Donald Fehr
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Players’ Association
David Lefevre
Houston Astros
Cleveland Indians
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ABC
NBC
Mike Trager
NBC Sports
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Jeffrey Gildenhorn
Washington
Gildenhorn
Cowboys to spread offense this season
Herschel Walker, lighter but still strong at 224 pounds, hints at a more distributed Cowboys offense under Jimmy Johnson. He aims to share carries with receivers and quarterbacks, while acknowledging adjustments to remain effective and help Dallas reach the playoffs. Walker notes his $1 million salary compares to Aikman and Walsh.
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John Wooten
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Johnston
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Cowboys
Dallas
Troy Aikman
Steve Walsh
Aikman
Walsh
Dallas Cowboys
Steve Pelluer
Johnson
Fort Worth
California
Professor questions Valvano role in NC State eligibility
Raleigh AP report quotes Hugh Flier, NC State academic tutor chief, urging Valvano to choose between full university participation or his private coaching business ITV Enterprises. Former aide Fuller told The News and Observer that assistants manipulated rules to keep players on court, backed by memoranda. Nash Winstead defended the university's graduation efforts.
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Jim Valvano
North Carolina State
Hugh Flier
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Valvano
ITV Enterprises
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News and Observer
Ambrose Tournament title goes to Prince George's National
Prince George's National won the 4th Annual Ambrose Tournament at McCurdy Field by beating Mason-Dixon 10-6 in the final after a six-run bottom of the fourth. PG National had previously defeated Mason-Dixon 13-3 to force a rematch, with key hits from Chris Rodriguez and Ryan Lambert. Mason-Dixon also claimed a 15-5 win over UMAC, while Frederick and PG Metro traded several leads in other tourney games.
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Melvin W. “Hun” Ambrose
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Kurt Cunningham
Eric Hood
Chris Rodriguez
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Drew Lowman
Pat Collier
UMAC
Shane Edwards
Mike Rice
Mike Dayton
Josh Johnson
Ambrose
Jason Feage
Frederick
Prince George's Metro
John Mesber
Feaga
Mesher
Prince George’s Metro
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P.G. National
Mike Leatherman
Mason- Dixon
Jay Thompson
P.G. Metro
Chris Wargo
National
Clay Reeder
Jessie Williams
Mirage Retreats Ahead in Leonard Duran Bout Bid
The Mirage hotel casino in Las Vegas won the Dec. 7 Leonard Duran boxing match after outbidding Trump Plaza. Leonard’s attorney Mike Trainer said both sites offered over eight million dollars. intangibles and the opening of the new hotel influenced the choice. Trainer noted Michael Jackson potential involvement.
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Trump Plaza
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Leonard
Mike Trainer
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Trainer
Ray
Michael Jackson
Victory Promotions
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Astros' Biggio earns NL Player of the Week honor
Houston catcher Craig Biggio was named National League Player of the Week after batting .476 with 16 hits in 21 at bats, including two home runs, seven RBIs, seven runs scored and two stolen bases. Dodgers Tim Belcher and Mickey Hatcher were also considered for the award.
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Kent Hirbek
Minnesota Twins
Hrbek
Craig Biggio
Houston Astros
Biggio
Los Angeles Dodgers
Tim Belcher
Mickey Hatcher
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