Yankees owner anger sparks off day practice clash
Reggie Jackson urges George Steinbrenner not to mess with Willie Randolph after the star second baseman misses an off day workout amid ownership criticism of the club. Randolph defends his mental health commitment and says a fine would be worth it for his cause. Tommy John excused due to family tragedy, Steinbrenner commends his courage while faulting teammates for defense.
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Eckersley Delivers as Red Sox Beat A's 6 4
Dennis Eckersley overcame a painful memory of last year by scattering eight hits in seven innings to earn a 6 4 victory for Boston over Oakland. Dwight Evans broke an 0 for 7 slump with a two run single in the eighth, lifting the Red Sox from a 4 3 deficit. Evans and Eckersley provided key late offense and pitching to halt Boston's skid while Oakland saw its five game win streak end. California beat Baltimore 6 2 and Cleveland edged Seattle 6 5 in 14 innings. Braves 6 Mets 4.
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MVC Boss Returns to Pac-10 as Assistant Director
Walnut Creek California AP report says David Price 39 returns to the Pacific-10 Conference as assistant to Wiles Hallock executive director Price left the job two years ago to lead the Missouri Valley Conference He replaces Mike Slive who was named athletic director at Cornell the conference announced Thursday.
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Thoroughbred Futurity trials set at Ruidoso Downs
A 54 horse field competes in six 6 furlong Futurity trials at Ruidoso Downs led by Jones Time Machine. Winners advance to the Futurity final and a draw selects four more from second-place finishers. The Sept. 6 final offers 56,005 to the winner from a 112,010 purse.
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