A's ride Stewart past Blue Jays 7 3 in opener
Dave Stewart escaped early trouble to earn the win for Oakland in a 7-3 playoff opener over Toronto. He allowed five hits and three runs in 7 13 innings, then Brayden Eckersley finished. Rickey Henderson sparked a decisive sixth with a takeout slide that broke the game open as Oakland tied the score and pulled ahead. Henderson, McGwire, and Parker supplied the offense with a mix of power and timely hits to back Stewart’s steady performance.
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Mets Fire Johnson In New York Shake-Up
New York Mets move to replace manager Davey Johnson who guided them to the 1986 World Series title and two division crowns. General Manager Frank Cashen confirms a decision but awaits Johnson’s reaction. Carter and Hernandez, co captains, are released as free agents.
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Raiders appoint Art Shell as first black NFL head coach
The Los Angeles Raiders promote Art Shell to head coach, marking a historic moment in major American sports. Al Davis stresses results over color while experts note past MLB and NBA precedents and discuss the pace of acceptance and accountability in football.
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Cubs Fans Prove Wizards Of Baseball Pundits Wrong
Chicago sports columnist roasts national and local experts for predicting the Cubs would falter. A contest drew 1,000 entries offering dinner at Harry Caray’s. seven Cubs fans correctly foresaw the Cubs not being eliminated. Winners include Tom Danz, Frances Jamen, Pam Piljac, John Dietz, with Rich Gonzalez, Nancy Brekke, and Joe Patrick hard to reach. Event to celebrate at Harry Caray’s amid mixed reactions to season.
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Hays ex-coach suspended amid football plays leak
Tom Cross, former Hays High School football coach, was suspended for one week after a rival coach reported receiving information about Hays plays in the mail. Hays stands 0-5 this season while Ulysses defeated Hays 26-12. Cross denies comment through his attorney.
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