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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1990

Page

18

East Germany dominates second day at Track and Field meet

East Germany led by Katrin Krabbe and Heike Drechsler swept events on day two as Britain's Linford Christie and Steve Buckley won two golds each. East German women claimed their first gold with Astrid Kumbernuss upsetting Natalya Lisovskaya as the nations near unification under one team name.

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Expos president confident of sale by Friday deadline

Montreal observer Claude Brochu expressed optimism he can present an offer by Friday as owner Bronfman sets a Sept 1 deadline for local bids. Local buyers are sought with Petty cash and Budweiser broadcast deals inked to boost interest while out-of-town offers remain possible.

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Arkansas SEC move sparks interest in eastern independents

The SEC shift by Arkansas and Penn State joining the Big Ten spurs several Eastern independent programs to consider league affiliations. Temple athletic director Charlie Theokas and peers from Rutgers Syracuse Virginia plan talks in New Jersey to weigh invitation prospects, TV networks, and bowl links. Lyle Alzado ends NFL return bid at 41 as Raiders retire him after a career with Denver and Cleveland.

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Red Sox edge Indians in ninth for fifth straight win

Mike Greenwell collected three hits including a two run triple in the ninth as Boston held off Cleveland 6-5 to extend their AL East lead. The win culminated a five game streak that included three shutouts on the road, the team’s longest run since 1986.

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Leibrandt shines as Braves blank Pirates 9-0

Braves left-hander Charlie Leibrandt pitched five plus innings of no-hit relief, and Greg Olson drove in four with a double and homer as Atlanta crushed Pittsburgh 9-0. Olson homered again later, and the Braves extended the Pirates fifth straight loss amid a chaotic recap of late innings.

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All star Fielder to lead U S tour of Japan with Tigers

The Detroit Tigers star will join a 13-man major league all star squad touring Japan for an eight game series. Other selections include Sandy and Roberto Alomar, Randy Johnson, Rob Dibble, Chuck Finley, Mike Scioscia, Greg Olson, Shawon Dunston, Ozzie Guillen, Andre Dawson, Barry Bonds, and Ken Griffey Jr. The Americans arrive Oct 31 for games through Nov 11 at Tokyo Dome and other venues.

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