Dodgers Yankee World Series Clash Sparks Former Dodger
Tommy John, 38, now with the Yankees, faces his old Dodgers in the World Series opener at Yankee Stadium. He notes no edge from past ties, praises both teams as national icons, and predicts the series will heal season tensions while offering big TV and sponsor appeal. John contrasts Dodgers easygoing locker room with Yankees austere image. The matchup pits two storied franchises with immense fan bases and cross coast prestige.
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May be last chance for baseball's oldest infield
By George Vecsey The Dodgers four man infield Garvey Lopes Cey Russell formed the game’s enduring unit from 1970s. Garvey 1B Lopes 2B Cey 3B Russell SS faced possible breakup as spring approached with decisions by Alston and Lasorda and concerns over Lopes age and contract.
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World Series curtain call may hinge on Monday decision
Montreal AP: Rick Monday weighs retirement after his game winning homer that sent the Dodgers to the World Series against the Yankees. Monday contemplates broadcasting work amid a long career finishing with a tense 2 1 victory clinching the NL pennant. Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda hails belief in beating New York as they aim for three straight wins.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers list manager Tom Lasorda and a large coaching staff including Monty Basgall Mark Cresse Manny Mota Danny Ozark Ron Perranski and players such as Burt Hooton Steve Howe Tom Niedenfuer Fernando Valenzuela Bob Welch Mike Scioscia Steve Yeager Ron Cey Steve Garvey Davey Lopes Bill Russell Steve Sax Derrel Thomas Dusty Baker Pedro Guerrero Ken Landreaux Rick Monday Reggie Smith Jay Johnstone and more on a full-season roster.
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