Steinbrenner rattles sabers at labor talks with Miller
George Steinbrenner challenged Major League Players Association chief Marvin Miller at an AP sports editors event in Dallas. He warned of hard negotiations next year, citing past battles and free agent contracts while Miller defended the settlement as in the best interests of all parties.
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Macbeth
Baseball Draft Stakes High For Blue Chip Athletes
A promotional pamphlet from Major League Baseball argues the sport offers the best route to long careers for top high school and college talent. Michigan State star Kirk Gibson, a two-sport standout famed for speed and power, is highlighted as a prime example of athletic value. Braves and Padres executives discuss drafting multi sport stars and the differing injury risks and career lengths between baseball and football or basketball. Gibson’s football prowess and love of football may limit baseball appeal, while analysts emphasize baseball’s longer careers and skill development as selling points.
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Sonics Eye Home Court Edge in Final Playoff Game
Seattle faces critical Game 5 fallout after a 117 82 loss to Washington in which the Bullets exploited new lineup tactics. Coach Lenny Wilkens says the team will rebound at home, while Paul Silas and Elvin Hayes weigh in on the must win scenario and lingering effects.
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Students honored for Special Olympics at Barstow School
Barstow Elementary held an awards assembly with multiple students earning top honors in the Special Olympics. Alfonso Vasquez Prissy Ornelas Rosa Valles Manuel Rodriguez Yolanda Villalobos Issac Wright Socorro Machuca Maria Magallanes Rosa Valles Prissy Ornelas Jody Freeman Anecito Avenivas Aaron Carrasco and others received local and district ribbons and medals across first second and third place categories in Austin and at the local meet.
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Socorro Machuca
Maria Magallanes
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Jody Freeman
Anecito Avenivas
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Vilas and Connors Lead Singles Wins at Major Tennis Events
In Paris Vilas crushed Ashe 6-2 6-2 6-2 to reach the French Open quarterfinals while Dick Stockton topped Gehring 7-5 6-1 6-3. Orantes beat Gullikson 6-3 7-6 7-6. Guildermeister edged Alexander 7-5 6-4 3-6 4-6 6-3. Connors opened in Beckenham with 6-2 6-1 win over Peter Pearson.
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England
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4-H Invites Youth to State Tennis Tournament in Orange
4-H members statewide are invited to compete at the Texas 4-H Invitational Tennis Tournament set for June 28 to 30 at Little Cypress Mauriceville High School courts in Orange. Dr. John Pelham of the Texas Extension Service notes the event offers competition and fun while highlighting growing local interest in 4-H tennis projects. Local clubs and leaders join county Extension staff to host and promote the event and tennis programs.
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