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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1986
Page
14
Former Falcons receiver Miller recalls joining Dan Henning’s offense in 1983, moving to Hback and not getting targets. Traded to New Orleans in 1984 after camp, he adapted in eight weeks, started eight games, finishing with eight catches for 81 yards and one TD while battling weight and drinking issues.
Former Saint Miller reflects on missing the 1985 season after teammates doubted his condition. He says the delay led him to accept the Lord, pursue public speaking, and share his testimony, reshaping his life and career path.
James Randall hit a two run homer in the bottom of the ninth to lift Midland over the San Antonio Dodgers 8 to 7 in a Texas League game. Midland rallied from a 7-4 deficit in the sixth. Jeff Schaefer singled off Hector Heredia before Jeff Torres came on and struck out the first batter he faced. Beaumont defeated EF Paso 14-7. Rain caused postponements for the Jackson Mets at Shreveport and the Tulsa Drillers at Arkansas.
After nine minor-league seasons Rick Anderson showed big league talent. He held the Phillies to one unearned run in seven innings, leaving ahead 2-1, but Jesse Orosco could not preserve the lead as Philadelphia won 3-2 in 10. Glenn Wilson supplied the decisive RBI single.
The Seattle Mariners defeated the Kansas City Royals 5 3 in Royals Stadium extending their road success with seven straight wins there. Bob Kearney drove in two runs with his first homer of the year as Mark Langston earned the win before finishing with elbow tightness.
Arizona pitcher and designated hitter tied a .263 Series average yet went 0 for in a key moment. The junior right-hander, Alexander, 82, said the goal was to match the hits of the opposition but praised the team for the national championship win. Florida State rallied with four ninth-inning hits to score twice, as Senne was named the tournament's most outstanding player.
Arizona rallied from deficits to beat Florida State 6 0 in the College World Series final. Gar Millay and player hit two run homers off Richie Lewis in the sixth. Tommy Hinzo stole home in the seventh and scored on Hale's triple in the eighth as Arizona claimed its 49 19 record and added a third title to 1976 and 1980. Seminoles coach Mike Martin called it an old fashioned whipping.
Ken Hawk Harrelson promoted former major league catcher Tom Haller to general manager of the Chicago White Sox. Haller, 48, had been managing Birmingham’s AA affiliate and previously served as executive vice president of the San Francisco Giants. Harrelson, veep of baseball operations, calls Haller a logical choice and says they will work together.
Baseball today notes two pivotal moments. Babe Ruth hit his 120th career homer off Jim Bagby to become baseball's all time home run leader. Also, in 1944 Joe Nuxhall at 15 years 10 months and 11 days became the youngest MLB player, pitching three innings in a Reds 18 0 defeat to the Cardinals.
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