USFL Wins Antitrust Ruling But Faces Possible Death
USFL owners meet in New York to decide the league's fate after a verdict found the NFL violated antitrust law but awarded USFL only $1 to $3 in trebled damages. USFL vows appeal while pondering a fall season and potential network deals. NFL figures call the ruling modest but significant as the league eyes survival or collapse.
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NFL
Harvey Myerson
Myerson
Espn Cable
Fred Bullard
Jacksonville Bulls
Harry Usher
ABC
CBS
NBC
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USFL Loss Brings Mixed Reactions On Antitrust Win
Jim Kelly calls the NFL antitrust verdict a loss for the USFL with $1 award, saying it hamstrings competition that boosted salaries. Players and coaches weigh fallout for fall play, contracts, and potential NFL shifts as teams eye new rosters and opportunities.
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Associated Press
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National Football League
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New Jersey Generals
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NFL
Los Angeles Rams
Johnnie Johnson
Stieb Recaptures Form in 5-2 Royals Win
Dave Stieb recovered his best stuff in Kansas City as the Blue Jays beat the Royals 5-2. Stieb allowed four hits through six plus innings with three walks and two strikeouts, earning his first victory since June. Tom Henke and Mark Eichhorn closed out the win.
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Hall of Fame
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Williams
Blue Jays
Damaso Garcia
George Bell
Jesse Barfield
Bell
Ernie Whitt
Lloyd Moseby
Whitt
Scott
Williamsburg girl Gragg wins two national track titles
Jamie Gragg of Williamsburg captured two TAC National Track and Field Championships titles in Lincoln. She won the 3000-meter run in 10:23.94, a personal best, and the 1500-meter finals in 4:52. Despite not yet turning 13, she competes in the 13-14 division for the event.
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Jamie Gragg
Williamsburg
Athletic Congress
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Howser In Good Spirits As Treatment Begins
Kansas City Royals manager Dick Howser starts out patient radiation for brain cancer after a major operation. Doctors plan five weekly treatments for five weeks as Howser remains upbeat and accessible to teammates and fans.
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Kansas City, Mo
Kansas City Royals
Dick Howser
Dean Vogelaar
Vogelaar
St. Luke’s Hospital
Mickey Cobb
Detroit
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