Hurryin Hurlers Star in 47th All Star Tilt
Two young pitchers blaze a fast track in the 47th All Star Game as Mark Fidrych of Detroit and Randy Jones of San Diego start for the teams before 61 000 fans at Veterans Stadium. Jones carries a 16 win record at the break while Fidrych blends energy and chatter with mound hustle and a 1-1 mark.
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Detroit Tigers
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Peace Sought as Baseball Players Reach Pact in Philadelphia
After 13 months of bargaining, the Major League Players Association and the Player Relations Committee announced a four year agreement. Key terms include trade rights after six MLB seasons with veto power over six clubs, free agency with limits on signings, arbitration for salary disputes with mutual consent for free agents, and a five year stay with a new team. Pension contributions rise 29 percent. Remaining issues include the Messersmith McNally free-agent dilemma and unsigned players still in limbo.
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Major League Players Association
Andy Messersmith
Dave McNally
Great Horse Race Stalled in Kansas City Race stalls near Sacramento TBD
The Great American Horse Race, began May 21 in Frankfort New York, stalls in Kansas City due to financial and administrative issues. About 50 riders from 82 states and seven foreign countries must raise roughly $50,000 to continue toward Sacramento where a $25,000 first prize remains in escrow.
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Sisco to Boycott Nashville Speedway Except Grand National Races
Veteran Grand National driver David Sisco of Nashville says he will boycott the Nashville Speedway except for Grand National races after his Late Model Sportsman car failed a routine inspection for being three quarters of an inch too near the ground. He praises prior checks that had approved the car amid harassment claims.
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Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
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Nashville Speedway
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Nashville
Carner Captures Second U S Women's Open Title
JoAnne Carner won the U S Women's Open with an 8 over on 76 to beat Sandra Palmer by two strokes in an 18 hole playoff. It earns her $9,000 and secures Carner as the fourth player to win two or more Opens. Palmer shot 78, and both finished eight over par 292 for the four day event.
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