Ueberroth Pushes Mandatory Drug Testing In Baseball
In Pittsburgh the grand jury probe into drug trafficking heats up with indictments expected soon. In New York Commissioner Peter Ueberroth orders mandatory drug testing for all baseball personnel except players, while the players union cites constitutional privacy and argues the agreement remains voluntary and reviewable. Fehr maintains the drug pact is flexible and not static.
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Ueberroth
Don Fehr
Fehr
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Daly Returns to Indy 500 Pace After Severe Injuries
Indy 500 hopeful Derek Daly eases back into top competition after months of rehab from a Michigan International Speedway crash. Daly, 32, weighs 168 pounds and has trained at home, aiming to qualify a Cosworth Lola. He notes lingering foot issues but remains focused on track time and a positive team effort with Kapsreiter Racing.
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Mancini Announces Retirement From Boxing
Ray Mancini says he is retiring from boxing at age 24 after a 54 year pro career and two year WBA lightweight title reign. He cites not wanting to train or take more punishment and reflects on his title win, Bramble injuries, and a high knockout rate in 29 of 32 wins.
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Chiefs Sign Second Wave Of Rookies
The Kansas City Chiefs announced 13 free agent signings after rookie minicamp began at Arrowhead Stadium. The group includes Andy Hill at wide receiver and 12 others: Kevin Russell Frank Robinson Charles Robinson William Purse Willie Green Charles Merritt Carson Newman Scott Polk Bennie Thompson Jeff Williams Bernard Young David Pryor and Steve Tobin.
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Jayhawk Gridders Put On Probation
Lawrence Kansas AP three University of Kansas football players pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery in a parking lot incident. Jay Hager Jeff Anderson and Mike Norseth received 30 days jail time then probation with community service letters of apology costs and shared restitution. Guy O Gara was dropped from charges.
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Los Angeles Lakers Tie Series in Western Playoff Glance
In a Western Conference playoff snippet the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets headline a tense chase as the series advances. Details mention matches around May with Denver at Los Angeles and Los Angeles at Denver, highlighting the ongoing series rhythm and remaining schedule amid the postseason push.
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Legion Alumni Game Opens 1985 Season at Orls Cox Field
The American Legion baseball program starts 1985 with its annual Alumni Game at Orls Cox Field Sunday. Two five inning games unfold with a 4 p.m. first pitch and a chance to win 100 gallons of gasoline between games. Former coaches Jim Allen Pete Dear foss and Marshall Allen will lead the Alumni squad.
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Cardinals win 5 4 after Brock errors in 10th
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 in 10 innings as Greg Brock made two crucial errors at first base. Willie McGee scored the winning run after Brock failed to handle a pickoff throw, with Ken Dayley getting the save. Padres and Giants also won while Pirates and Cubs lost in NL action.
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