Colorful Veeck Dead At 71
Chicago., Bill Veeck the flamboyant former White Sox owner who popularized the exploding scoreboard and stunts died at 71 early today at Illinois Masonic Medical Center after a heart attack. Born Feb 9 1914 his career spanned the Cubs Browns Indians and White Sox with innovations including morning baseball and acts by clowns and midgets.
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Browns' Eddie Brown Wins AP Offensive Rookie Honors
Cincinnati receiver Eddie Brown, a rookie, won AP offensive rookie of the year honors. He started as a first round pick, posted 53 receptions for 942 yards and eight touchdowns, and contributed as a rusher with 14 carries for 129 yards. Coach Sam Wyche praised his quick learning and poise.
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Bickett Claims Defensive Honor
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Duane Bickett was named the NFL defensive rookie of the year by the Associated Press. The USC product tallied six sacks and started every game, edging out Reggie White and Ray Childress in the voting.
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Cyclones Debut in 1986 Basketball Schedule
Ottawa High teams prepare to open the 1986 portion of the season with road games at Paola. The girls sit at 2-3 and the boys 1-4, both plagued by poor shooting as they seek to boost offense and confidence. DeeDee Lewis leads the girls with strong averages, while Keith McLain tops the boys at 7.6 points.
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Crenshaw Returns to Form After Health Woes
Paradise Island Bahamas AP Crenshaw shows progress from thyroid illness and stress related weight loss after Masters win declines. Now remarried, on medication a week, he enters the Bahamas Classic amid a 44 man field chasing a 72000 first prize with ESPN coverage planned.
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