Big Names Face Cocaine Ties In MLB Drug Trial
AP reports Mets star Keith Hernandez and Dodgers infielder Enos Cabell implicated several major leaguers in cocaine use during a federal trial of dealer Curtis Strong. Hernandez admitted cocaine use from 1980 to 1983, Cabell from 1978 to 1984, with others named including Parker Leonard Sorensen and Holland. Hernandez testified under immunity about purchases from Strong, while the Mets issued a cautious statement.
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New York Mets
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Enos Cabell
Hernandez
Dave Parker
Cincinnati
Jeff Leonard
San Francisco
Lary Sorensen
Chicago Cubs
al Holland
California Angels
J.R. Richard
Bernie Carbo Holland
Leonard
Cabell
Parker
Pirates
Houston
Richard
Holland
Giants
Strong
New York
Lonnie Smith
Joaquin Andujar
Sorensen
Carbo
Philadelphia
Mets
Frank Cashen
Tight Rein Doesn't Hide Cyclones' Grit
Ottawa High football held a limited intrasquad scrimmage Friday at OHS stadium with a strong crowd. Coach Ron Mann praised effort and defense as the Cyclones prepare for next Friday’s season opener versus Olathe South and face Brad Hinkle, a top state quarterback.
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OHS Stadium
Cyclones
Olathe South
OHL
Ron Mann
Ottawa
Mann
South
Brad Hinkle
Burns 2-Up on BBC Field
Veteran George Burns shot a bogey-free 66 to run 36 holes at 133 and hold a two stroke lead in the Bank of Boston Classic at Pleasant Valley Country Club. Rain and fog shortened the event as Burns birdied three of the last four holes to seize the halfway lead over John Mahaffey Buddy Gardner and Greg Norman.
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Sutton
Mass
George Burns
Burns
Pleasant Valley Country Club
Pleasant Valley
John Mahaffey
Buddy Gardner
Greg Norman
Mahaffey
PGA
Steve Elkington
Brad Fabel
K State Wichita Clash Opens 1985 Football Season
Kansas State coach Jim Dickey begins his eighth year as the Wildcats host Wichita State coach Ron Chismar in the 1985 season opener. Dickey calls the year critical after a 3-7-1 record last season. The Wildcats rely on experienced players and anchor Barton Hundley on defense. Chismar aims to improve a 2-9 mark as the Shockers seek a strong opening against the cross-state rival.
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Saints Name Dave Wilson for Opening Versus Chiefs
New Orleans Saints will start Dave Wilson at quarterback in their season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. Wilson, who started the last two games of the previous season and all three preseason games, faces a Chiefs team coach John Mackovic says is much improved. Wilson and teammates express confidence, while Chiefs praise his delivery and playmaking.
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Dickey
New Orleans
Dave Wilson
Archie Manning
Ken Stabler
Richard Todd
New Orleans Saints
Saints
Kansas City Chiefs
Wilson
Phillips
Todd
Chiefs
John Mackovic
Mackovic
Royals Sweep Nets First Place
Kansas City routs Milwaukee 7-1 and completes a doubleheader sweep to move into first in the AL. Daryl Motley homered, Omar Moreno tripled, Steve Farr won in relief, and Dennis Leonard returned to pitch the ninth. Balboni homer twice, including one in the 11th, as Lonnie Smith and John Wathan drive in key runs.
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Omar Moreno
Milwaukee
Royals
Baltimore
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Angels
Steve Farr
Ray Burris
Dennis Leonard
Leonard
Cal Ripken
Steve Balboni
Balboni
Rollie Fingers
Ted Higuera
Motley
Earnest Riles
John Wathan
Moreno
Lonnie Smith
Pittsburgh
Smith
Hal McRae
Jamie Quirk
Buddy Biancalana
Quirk
Biancalana
George Brett
Ted Simmons
Riles
Rose Tops Cubs With Two Hits and Two-Run Homer
Pete Rose powered the Reds to a 7-5 win over Chicago as he collected two hits, including a two-run homer, leaving him three away from Ty Cobb's 4,191 record. Mario Soto pitched a complete game, fanning 10, allowing seven hits, while Derek Botelho took the loss for the Cubs.
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Chicago
Pete Rose
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago Cubs
Mario Soto
Derek Botelho
Cubs
OU Kickers Bop Baker In Opener
Ottawa University Braves opened soccer season with a 3-0 victory over Baker University in the A B Martin Tournament opener. John Pace and Steve Christian added goals, with Buddy Gunn assisting on both, while Jeff Richards set up the final strike as OU dominated with 30 shots to Baker's three.
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A.B. Martin
St. John’s
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Mid-America
Baker
St. ‘John’ S
Ottawa
Buddy Gunn
Braves
John Pace
Gunn
Steve Christian
Jeff Richards
St. John's
Martin
Tabor College
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Phil Geist
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Botelho
Dave Concepcion
Bo Diaz
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Reggie Patterson
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Liz Moherman
Bye
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Mary Hepner
Pat Wiggins
Dolores South
Mary Lou Sheldon
June Foulks
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Kye
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Melda Cutting
Frances Warnock
Anne Crawford
Virginia Gilroy
Betty Hill
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