Mets win 7 6 as Johnson bat checked again
New York Mets beat Chicago 7 6 with Darryl Strawberry homering twice. Howard Johnson hit his 27th and had his bat checked by umpires for a second time in a week. Key ninth inning singled in by Kevin McReynolds, and Roger McDowell earned the win.
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Tigers explode in first inning as Tanana dominates Yankees
Darrell Evans capped Detroit's four run first with a two run double and Frank Tanana held New York to one run on five hits over seven innings. Milwaukee trails Baltimore as Steve Kiefer doubled in a sixth inning run and Robin Yount sparked a four game win streak with a two run triple.
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Dodgers Sweep Pilots In Texas League Doubleheader
San Antonio Dodgers opened two fourth inning leads to sweep Wichita Pilots 84 and 4 in Texas League play. Jackson edged Shreveport 3-1 while Tulsa won 10-9 against Arkansas and Midland outslugged El Paso 13-12 in extras.
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A's eye Babe Ruth World Series bid with hot bats
Watson credits a swing change for a home run binge as 1B nine runs per game. Watson says he isn’t a home run hitter yet. Martin praises his power and discipline while Tournament Director Gilbert Moreno calls the A's the team to beat. If they play up to capabilities, four straight wins are possible.
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West Odessa All-Stars Eye Babe Ruth World Series Bid
West Odessa Babe Ruth district all stars, led by assistant coach Tom Aguilar, are among favorites in a regional tournament with Oklahoma seven other teams. Ruben Segovia leads a staff of seven pitchers as the squad, posting a .415 season team batting average, opens Saturday against East Texas region champs, aiming for Jamestown World Series in August.
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Cowboys face injuries hit receiving corps in preseason
Cowboys suffer hamstring and wrist injuries with Ray Alexander and rookie Everett Gay sidelined, as coach Landry defends brutal two a day practices. Banks earns wide receiver battle role amid Sherrard and Banks contention, with Blue-White scrimmage set and a preseason date versus San Diego on August 15.
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Howes career near end led to league suspensions and returns
Steve Howe, once a bright Dodgers pitcher, faced multiple suspensions for drug use from 1983 onward. Despite strong on field play, his off field issues continued to drive teams to suspend and reassign him, including stints with the Rangers Oklahoma City farm club and a drug related suspension in the minor leagues.
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Heat rises at Memphis as golfers battle stifling afternoon
PGA players faced brutal humidity in Memphis Tennessee with Watson calling it the hottest round yet while Azinger finished at 82 and defending champ Tway shot 78. Masters winner Larry Mize led afternoon scores with 75 alongside Crenshaw Kite and Ballesteros at 72. Norman and Faldo carded 73 in the same session.
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