Riggins says he will play in 1985 NFL season
Veteran running back John Riggins told the Redskins he is fit to participate in the 1985 NFL season. At 35 he will turn 36 before the opener and notes a hip bursitis diagnosis rather than a back problem. He discussed a near contract agreement with owner Jack Kent Cooke after a meeting at Redskins mini camp.
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Cubs Top Dodgers as Sanderson, Cey Lift Cubs
Cubs win 3-2 over Dodgers behind Scott Sanderson eight innings and Ron Cey homering. Sanderson improves to 2-1, Smith seals with two outs for his ninth save after a Cey error spoiled a potential shutout. Dodgers drop to .500 for first time since April 20.
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Commissioner outlines private drug testing plan for baseball
New York AP reports Commissioner Peter Ueberroth sent a memo to major league clubs detailing a new drug-testing program promising privacy and counseling for offenders with no penalties for a first offense. The Times notes details of the plan were not disclosed in the memo.
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Walker's 3 run homer gives White Sox 5 2 win over Orioles
Greg Walker hit a three run homer in the bottom of the eighth off Don Aase to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Tom Seaver allowed four hits in eight innings for his 292nd win as Chicago extended its win streak to five. Tim Hulett homered for Chicago while Cal Ripken tied the game for Baltimore in the sixth.
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Tate signs basketball scholarship with Laramie County JC
Tate, a 6-3 guard from Carbondale, will attend Laramie County Junior College in Wyoming this fall on a basketball scholarship. He averaged 17.3 points and 8.4 rebounds last season and will join former teammate Joe Hamilton at Laramie, where Hamilton led the team in scoring and rebounding. Tate played with Steve Bardo to help the Terriers post a 23-6 record.
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